RFDL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC Claim Victories in National Group Stage
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Synopsis
On March 26, Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC achieved back-to-back victories in the Reliance Foundation Development League 2024-25 National Group Stage held at Reliance Corporate Park. Jamshedpur FC overcame Kickstart FC Karnataka 4-0, while East Bengal triumphed over Diamond Harbour FC 2-0.
Key Takeaways
- Jamshedpur FC secured a 4-0 victory against Kickstart FC Karnataka.
- Bivan Jyoti Laskar scored a hat-trick for Jamshedpur.
- East Bengal FC won 2-0 against Diamond Harbour FC.
- Naseeb Rahman was instrumental in East Bengal's victory.
- Both teams are competing strongly in the NFL.
Mumbai, March 26 (NationPress) Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC both achieved consecutive victories against Kickstart FC Karnataka and Diamond Harbour FC respectively, in their Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 National Group Stage at the Reliance Corporate Park here on Wednesday.
Jamshedpur FC dominated Kickstart FC Karnataka with a score of 4-0 in their second match of the RFDL National Group Stage.
The Red Miners took an early lead, just five minutes into the match and maintained their advantage. Lawmsangzuala was fouled inside the box by Kickstart goalkeeper Shijin S., leading the referee to award a penalty.
Shijin also received a yellow card for his reckless challenge on the Jamshedpur FC forward. Amzard Khan confidently converted the penalty, scoring to make it 1-0.
Lawmsangzuala continued to put pressure on the Kickstart FC defense, assisting in his team's second goal. He made a precise pass to a sprinting Bivan Jyoti Laskar, who deftly slotted it past the goalkeeper in the 30th minute, doubling Jamshedpur FC’s lead.
To further extend their lead, Bivan Jyoti Laskar netted another goal in the 42nd minute. His attempted cross inside the box surprised Kickstart goalkeeper, finding the top left corner and increasing the score to 3-0.
In the 45th minute, Saikhom Borish Singh missed a crucial chance to score for Kickstart as both teams headed into halftime with Jamshedpur FC in the lead. After an hour, Bivan Jyoti Laskar dribbled through the Kickstart FC defense and completed his hat-trick, sealing a significant win.
Meanwhile, East Bengal delivered a commanding performance against their Kolkata rivals Diamond Harbour, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the current season.
The Red & Gold Brigade showcased solid defensive skills and took control in midfield, particularly during the second half. In the 57th minute, substitute Andrews A. skillfully evaded a defender and made a precise cross into the box where Naseeb Rahman headed it past the goalkeeper to score.
East Bengal maintained possession in the attacking half, leading to another goal. Naseeb Rahman, who was instrumental in the first goal, intercepted the ball and set up substitute Aman CK.
Aman CK struck first-time into the bottom right corner, further extending their lead. With this victory, East Bengal now stands second in Group A, tied on points with league leaders Jamshedpur FC, who hold a better goal difference.
Results:
Kickstart FC Karnataka 0 – Jamshedpur FC 4 (5’ Amzard Khan, 30’, 42’, 60’ Bivan Jyoti Laskar)
Diamond Harbour FC 0 – East Bengal FC 2 (58’ Naseeb Rahman, 65’ Aman CK).
