Thu Apr 03 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Jamshedpur FC Faces Tough Test Against Mohun Bagan in ISL Semifinal
**JAMSHEDPUR, Jharkhand (Sportstar) —** Jamshedpur FC (JFC) kicked off their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal clash against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Thursday. The first leg of the two-legged tie saw a tightly contested match, with both teams exhibiting strong defensive strategies.
JFC, playing in their home red and blue kit, employed a low block, frustrating MBSG’s attacks. While MBSG, in their white away kit, enjoyed periods of possession, JFC’s resolute defense, spearheaded by Eze, repeatedly thwarted their advances. JFC also had their chances, with Jordan Murray testing the MBSG goalkeeper. A contentious moment saw a possible penalty for JFC waved away by the referee, instead awarding a corner.
The match remained scoreless throughout the first half, leaving the tie evenly poised heading into the second leg. The two teams have a history of close encounters, with their previous 10 matches resulting in 5 wins for MBSG, 3 for JFC and 2 draws. MBSG secured their semifinal berth by winning the League Shield, while JFC advanced after defeating NorthEast United FC in the eliminator. This marks the first-ever ISL semifinal meeting between these two teams. The full match report is available to subscribers.
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