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2 days ago
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Confident Jamshedpur FC face fearless Diamond Harbour for a place in the semis
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], August 17 (ANI): As the knockout wagon shifts to Jamshedpur, a confident home side, Jamshedpur FC, will face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the third quarterfinal of the 134th Durand Cup, which will kick off on Sunday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, according to an official statement from the Durand Cup. Jamshedpur FC qualified for the quarterfinals as winners of Group C, while Diamond Harbour FC squeezed through as one of the best second-placed interim head coach Steven Dias, who stepped up following Khalid Jamil's elevation to the national team, Jamshedpur are not just tactically sharp but also deeply motivated. Dias lauds the seamless transition and credits the roaring home crowd for fuelling the team's Dias is clear about the team's approach, saying, 'Tomorrow we face Diamond Harbour FC for the first time, and we know they are a strong side, unbeaten in their last 23 matches. We must stay cautious and focused. My boys are ready. We have trained well and prepared for this challenge. Playing at our home ground is always special, and I request all our fans to come and support us. We will give everything on the pitch to win this match and secure our place in the next round."While Jamshedpur enter the contest on the back of a flawless group stage campaign, with a 3-2 win over Tribhuvan Army FC, a 1-0 win over the Indian Army Football Team and a 2-0 victory over 1 Ladakh FC, Diamond Harbour FC started the group stage campaign with a 2-1 victory over Kolkata giant Mohammedan SC before running riot over Border Security Force with an 8-1 victory but suffered a 1-5 defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant. In the end, a goal difference of +4 was enough for the debutants to occupy their place in this knockout team from Diamond Harbour have been a revelation this season, arriving at the Durand Cup with an unbeaten run that stretched to 23 consecutive matches across head coach, Kibu Vicuna, exuded confidence ahead of the contest, 'We didn't get the desired result in our last match, but that is part of football. What matters is that we learn from our mistakes, stay focused, and give our full concentration to the next game. We know it will be a tough challenge against JFC, who are an ISL team with quality players. However, we are determined not to let our journey end in the quarter-finals. The boys have trained hard and prepared well, and we will give everything to achieve the result we want tomorrow."For Steven Dias' Jamshedpur FC, the challenge is twofold: sustaining their own winning rhythm while finding ways to break down a side that thrives on collective grit and determination. Jamshedpur will count on their home advantage, tactical discipline, and fan support, but they know they cannot afford to underestimate a Diamond Harbour outfit that has shown remarkable fearlessness and hunger on the big FC will rely on their balanced Indian group, which consists of their experienced captain Pronay Haldar and Ashutosh Mehta, youngsters like Praful Kumar Y.V, Vincy Baretto, Nikhil Barla, Ritwik Das and Mohammad Sanan, and with Japanese attacker Rei Tachikawa also joining the squad, they look to finish the job in front of their home crowd and make their way into the Harbour start striker Clayton Silva is doubtful for this important match due to injury, but they have an able backup in the experienced Luka Majcen, who has already scored four goals in the tournament and will be ably supported by Jobby Justin and Girik Khosla, and they also have the experienced Halicharan Narzary and Naro Hari Shrestha, who can be called up when needed. The defence led by Spaniard Mikel Kortazar and Melroy Assisi, who are up for the task against Jamshedpur, will be aware of the set-piece-heavy attacking of the home side. This clash promises to be a battle of intent, with the steel of Jamshedpur tested against the relentless tide of Diamond Harbour, with a coveted semi-final spot on the line. (ANI)
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3 days ago
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Confident Jamshedpur FC face fearless Diamond Harbour in battle for semifinal
Jamshedpur, Aug 16 (PTI) A confident home side Jamshedpur FC will face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the third quarterfinal of the Durand Cup here on Sunday. Jamshedpur FC qualified for the quarterfinals as winners of Group C while Diamond Harbour FC squeezed through as one of the best second-placed teams. Under interim head coach Steven Dias, who stepped up following Khalid Jamil's elevation to the national team, Jamshedpur are not just tactically sharp but also deeply motivated. 'We face Diamond Harbour FC for the first time, and we know they are a strong side and were unbeaten in 23 matches. We must stay cautious and focused," Dias said. Jamshedpur enter the contest on the back of a flawless group stage campaign, with a 3-2 win over Tribhuvan Army FC, 1-0 win over Indian Army Football Team and a 2-0 victory over 1 Ladakh FC. Diamond Harbour FC started the group stage campaign with a 2-1 victory over Kolkata giants Mohammedan SC before running riot against Border Security Force with a 8-1 victory but suffered a 1-5 defeat to Mohun Bagan. In the end, a goal difference of +4 was enough for the debutants to occupy their place in this knockout fixture. The team from Diamond Harbour have been a revelation this season, arriving at the Durand Cup with an unbeaten run that stretched to 23 consecutive matches across competitions. 'We didn't get the desired result in our last match, but that is part of football. What matters is that we learn from our mistakes, stay focused, and give our full concentration to the next game," head coach Kibu Vicuna said. 'We know it will be a tough challenge against JFC, who are an ISL team with quality players. However, we are determined not to let our journey end in the quarter-finals." Jamshedpur FC will rely on their balanced Indian group which consists of their experienced captain Pronay Haldar and Ashutosh Mehta, youngsters like Praful Kumar Y V, Vincy Baretto, Nikhil Barla, Ritwik Das and Mohammad Sanan. With Japanese attacker Rei Tachikawa also joining the squad, they look to finish the job in style. Diamond Harbour start striker Clayton Silva is doubtful for this important match due to injury. But they have an able backup in the experienced Luka Majcen, who has already scored four goals in the tournament and will be ably supported by Jobby Justin and Girik Khosla and also have the experienced Halicharan Narzary and Naro Hari Shrestha, who can be called up when needed. The defence, led by Spaniard Mikel Kortazar and Melroy Assisi, will be up for the task against Jamshedpur and will be aware of the setpiece-heavy attacking of the home side. Kickoff: 4pm IST. PTI TAP AM TAP AM AM view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 15:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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5 days ago
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Steven Dias Appointed Interim Head Coach of Jamshedpur FC
Steven Dias is the interim head coach of Jamshedpur FC after Khalid Jamil left to coach India. Dias, formerly an assistant coach, aims for the Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinals.
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5 days ago
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Steven Dias appointed Jamshedpur FC head coach on interim basis
Jamshedpur, Aug 13 (PTI) Jamshedpur Football Club has confirmed that Steven Dias will take over as head coach of the first team in the interim following the departure of Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed India head coach. Steven, who has been serving as assistant coach, has been working closely with the first team and has played a key role in its progress across both the Indian Super League and the Super Cup. His familiarity with the squad, coaching philosophy, and ongoing projects makes him the ideal choice to lead the team into the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup 2025. Steven Dias shared his excitement,"Following Coach Khalid's remarkable achievements, I'm committed to giving my best and driving success for the club. It's a huge responsibility, and we'll need to stay focused and work hard to meet the upcoming challenges." Jamshedpur FC stands at a critical juncture in the tournament, heading into the knockout stage after a flawless group phase where the team won all three matches. Before joining Jamshedpur FC he was the head coach of Ambernath United where he guided the team to the final round of the I-League Second Division, narrowly missing out on the title after needing just a draw against Delhi FC. Under his leadership, the club lifted back-to-back undefeated Mumbai FA Elite Division titles in 2022 and 2023, as well as consecutive Mumbai Women's League titles. Steven also helmed the Maharashtra Santosh Trophy team, leading them to the final round of the 2022-23 season while recording the most goals scored in the tournament. PTI BS BS BS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 21:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
