Last-minute drama sees Jamshedpur FC Reserves defeat Tata Steel 2-1 in thrilling final
In a nail-biting finish, Jamshedpur FC Reserves secured the JSA League Premier Division championship with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tata Steel at JRD Tata Sports Complex.
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur FC Reserves emerged victorious in the JSA League Premier Division final, defeating Tata Steel 2-1 with two injury-time goals at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
The match remained goalless throughout the first half, with both teams displaying tactical prowess and defensive strength.
Tata Steel broke the deadlock in the 74th minute when Vikas Nayak found the back of the net, igniting celebrations among their supporters.
The game took an unexpected turn in injury time as Jamshedpur FC Reserves mounted a remarkable comeback.
Amzard Khan equalized for Jamshedpur FC Reserves in the 90+1 minute, breathing new life into their title hopes.
Just three minutes later, Bivan Jyoti Laskar scored the winning goal for Jamshedpur FC Reserves, securing their championship victory in dramatic fashion.
The post-match ceremony saw several awards presented, including the S Zubair Alam Memorial Trophy for Fair Play to Gramin Football Academy.
Vikas Nayak of Tata Steel and Amzard Khan of Jamshedpur FC Reserves shared the P Vijay Kumar Memorial Trophy for highest goalscorer.
Ankit Kujur of Tata Steel was named Best Goalkeeper, receiving the Ramesh Mehta Memorial Trophy.
Bivan Jyoti Laskar of Jamshedpur FC Reserves was honored as Man of the Final with the KC Murmu Memorial Trophy.
Distinguished guests at the ceremony included Shailesh Kumar Singh, Deputy President of Tata Workers Union, and Mukul Vinayak Choudhari, Chief of Sports and CEO of Jamshedpur FC.
The event was further graced by the presence of Vibhuti Dhand Adesara, Head of Sports – Events & Training Centres, Hemant Gupta, Head of Adventure Sports & Academies, and Sanjay Singh, Chairman of the Sports Advisory Committee and Vice President of Tata Workers Union.
