Spanish playmaker scores brace as Men of Steel overcome Mumbai City FC
Key Points:
• Jamshedpur FC defeats Mumbai City FC 3-2 in dramatic comeback
• Javi Hernandez scores two goals, including crucial free-kick before halftime
• Team spirit and fan support praised as key factors in victory
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur FC staged another remarkable comeback, defeating Mumbai City FC 3-2 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, with Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez leading the charge.
Hernandez scored a brace, including a clever free-kick.
His goals were instrumental in overturning an early deficit.
Moreover, Jordan Murray also scored for Jamshedpur, equalizing in the 36th minute.
Nikolaos Karelis had initially given Mumbai City the lead.
Hernandez emphasized the importance of team spirit in the comeback.
"This team has a great spirit. We always stay in the game," he stated.
Furthermore, the playmaker praised the partnership between foreign and Indian players.
He likened the team to a family, highlighting their strong on-field and off-field relationships.
Additionally, Hernandez commended the impact of substitutes in securing the victory.
The nearly 20,000 fans at "The Furnace" received special praise from the Spanish player.
"We feel them like they’re one more player on the pitch," Hernandez remarked.
On the other hand, he remained grounded despite Jamshedpur’s perfect start to the season.
Hernandez acknowledged the long road ahead in the 24-game Indian Super League campaign.
Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC’s next challenge is an away match against Odisha FC.
The game is scheduled for September 28th at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
This victory cements Jamshedpur’s strong start, with two wins from two matches.
The team’s ability to fight back from behind has become a hallmark of their season.
Jamshedpur’s defensive efforts in the closing stages were also praised by Hernandez.
The win sets a positive tone for the Men of Steel’s upcoming fixtures.
