Jamshedpur, January 7: Jamshedpur FC U-18 will look to round off their Reliance Foundation Youth League ROI-2 group campaign on a positive note when they take on Football 4 Change in their final group match.

Having already secured qualification to the zonal round, Jamshedpur FC head into the fixture with confidence and momentum after a composed victory over Zinc Football Academy that took them to the top of the table. With nine points from four matches, the Young Men of Steel have shown consistency and maturity throughout the group stage.

However, head coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla has made it clear that there will be no easing off despite qualification being confirmed. “Every match is an opportunity to improve. This is our last group game and we want to maintain our standards, stay disciplined and finish the league phase strongly,” he said.

Football 4 Change have proven to be a competitive side in the group, as highlighted by their recent high-scoring draw against table contenders Bidhannagar Municipal Sports Academy. Their attacking intent and energy will demand focus and intensity from the Jamshedpur players.

For Jamshedpur, the match will also be an opportunity to rotate the squad, manage workloads and fine-tune combinations ahead of the zonal round, while keeping the team’s playing principles intact.

As the group stage draws to a close, the encounter promises to be a valuable test for Jamshedpur FC U-18 as they continue their progression in one of the country’s most competitive youth tournaments.