Shillong, February 26: Jamshedpur FC Reserves will conclude their Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) Zonal Round campaign with a clash against Shillong Lajong FC on February 27 at Wahiajer Stadium in Shillong. Having already secured qualification for the National Leg, Jamshedpur FC will aim to finish their group stage on a high and build momentum for the next phase.
Jamshedpur FC head into the match on the back of a thrilling 2-1 victory over Aizawl FC, where Bivan Jyoti Laskar’s dramatic stoppage-time goal sealed a historic qualification for the club. With 13 points from nine matches, they currently sit in third place behind NorthEast United FC and Classic FA. Meanwhile, Shillong Lajong FC will look to end their campaign on a positive note and pose a challenge to Jamshedpur FC in their home territory.
When these two teams met earlier in the competition, Jamshedpur FC emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, thanks to a brace from Remson. This time, with qualification secured, head coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla may look to rotate his squad and provide opportunities to younger players while maintaining their attacking intensity.
With Lawmsangzuala and Bivan leading the scoring charts for Jamshedpur FC with six goals each, the team will look to continue their free-flowing attacking style. Fans can catch the action live on the RF Youth Sports YouTube page as Jamshedpur FC aims to sign off their Zonal Round campaign with a strong performance.