Mumbai, April 1: Jamshedpur FC endured a tough evening at the Reliance Corporate Park, falling 4-0 to FC Goa in their penultimate Group A fixture of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 National Group Stage. Despite the setback, the team's semifinal hopes remain alive, with a crucial final match against Diamond Harbour FC set to decide their fate.
FC Goa, needing a win to stay in contention, started strong and took the lead through Likson Rebelo in the 13th minute. Lalthangliana doubled the advantage before halftime, while Likson added his second to put Jamshedpur FC on the back foot. A late goal from Vellington Fernandes sealed the result for the Gaurs.
Jamshedpur FC, who had been unbeaten before this match, now need at least a point against Diamond Harbour FC in their final group-stage match to confirm their place in the semifinals. The team will be eager to put this defeat behind them and deliver a strong performance in their must-win encounter.
The decisive match against Diamond Harbour FC is set to take place on April 4th.