Jamshedpur FC Vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Javi Hernandez, Jordan Murray Help The Red Miners In Second Straight Win

Here are the highlights of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture between Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC. The match was played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.

Mumbai City FC Coach Petr Kratky ahead of the game -

“Character is one of the important things we want in the changing room because there will be hard times during the season. But we have to keep working hard, and our quality will show in the end because I believe we have some quality in the team, which we showed it again,” Kratky said.

“I wouldn’t say that playing away from home is a pressure. It’s a challenge that every footballer has to face. At the end of the day, we want fans to enjoy the game tomorrow, but hopefully we win the match,” Kratky added.

The starting XIs are out.

The action started with Mumbai City FC dominating from the word go. They are playing like defending champions and the Jamshedpur FC players are also giving their best to avoid an early lead.

7' - JFC 0-0 MCFC

Mumbai City FC goalkeeper collided with Ashutosh and he was unable to get up from his place. Physio came and after some treatment, he looked fit enough to continue. The game is on.

15' - JFC 0-0 MCFC

Nikos Karelis scored the first goal of the game in the 18th minute when he found the ball in front of the JFC goalkeeper. He shifted his position and with a straight and powerful kick, he put Mumbai City FC in the lead.

18' - JFC 0-1 MCFC

Mumbai City FC have taken an early lead in the game thanks to Nikos Karelis. The Red Miners are trying to level the lead but it is not an easy task.

27' - JFC 0-1 MCFC

Bipin Singh missed a chance to double MCFC's lead in the game when a brilliant pass by Nikos Karelis left him with no choice but to kick that towards his teammate, who pushed the ball back to him and he missed the net.

34' - JFC 0-1 MCFC

Imran Khan kept the ball moving and took that to the offside area where a Mumbai player tried to tackle him but he took his time and passed it to Jordan Murray. Murray finished with a perfect header to score the equaliser.

36' - JFC 1-1 MCFC

Javi Hernandez came to the rescue just before the half time when a free-kick disturbed no one and went silently into the goalpost putting the hosts in the lead. Four minutes are added in the first half and Jamshedpur FC are leading in the game.

44' - JFC 2-1 MCFC

It's Half Time and Jamshedpur FC were on the verge of increasing their lead when the ball curled from the goalpost in the last few seconds of play in the first half.

Half Time - JFC 2-1 MCFC

Jordan Murray was denied his second goal of the evening as the game resumed after the halftime. Mumbai City FC tried to get control of the ball for most of the time but the hosts are also giving their best.

48' - JFC 2-1 MCFC

Javi Hernandez scored again and that too within five minutes of the second half. He got a cross from his teammate and found the net empty. His drag kick went inside the net and increased the lead of the hosts.

50' - JFC 3-1 MCFC

Mumbai City FC are doing their best to make a comeback in the game. Chhangte kicked the ball but it found the chest of the keeper. He again tried but an ugly tackle from JFC players failed his efforts.

59' - JFC 3-1 MCFC

Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper Albino Gomes was given a yellow card for wasting time and Siviero was shown another yellow card for complaining. Players of both teams are doing their best on the field to score.

68' - JFC 3-1 MCFC

"Mumbai City FC will only score bangers tonight", said Robin Singh on air. Yoell Van Nieff scored a left-foot goal in the 77th minute which hit the corner of the goalpost and left no chance for Albino Gomes to react. Mumbai City are back in the game.

77' - JFC 3-2 MCFC

Both teams are pushing hard in the last few minutes left in the game. The Mumbai players are trying extra and the hosts are trying to avoid and more goal in the game.

88' - JFC 3-2 MCFC

Jamshedpur FC are wasting time by doing substitutions when a few minutes of play is left. Earlier, it was the goalpost issue and now the substitution. The Islanders are furious but they need to be focused.

90 + 7' - JFC 3-2 MCFC

It's full-time! Jamshedpur FC have earned their third straight win in the new ISL season after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mumbai City FC. The islanders tried in the stoppage time but the hosts stood on their grounds and kept them away.

Full Time - JFC 3-2 MCFC

Jamshedpur FC defeated the defending champions Mumbai City FC in their second ISL match of the new season. FC Goa are facing Mohammedan SC. join us there. Goodbye and goodnight!