Javi Siverio’s brace secures late win for Jamshedpur FC at home
Key Points:
- Javi Siverio scores twice to clinch 2-1 victory
- Punjab FC equalize early in the second half
- Jamshedpur FC dominate with 52.3% possession and 14 shots
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur FC clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, thanks to a late goal from Javi Siverio.
The home side dominated possession and attacking play but faced stiff resistance. The first half saw Jamshedpur FC edge ahead in stoppage time. A long throw-in by Shubham Sarangi set up Stephen Eze, whose header found Javi Hernandez. Hernandez directed the ball to Siverio, who delivered a clinical finish into the bottom corner.
However, Punjab FC responded immediately after halftime. Luka Majcen combined with Asmir Suljic, who set up Ezequiel Vidal for a simple tap-in to make it 1-1 in the 46th minute.
Siverio’s Late Heroics
Jamshedpur FC continued to press Punjab FC’s defence with swift counterattacks. In the 84th minute, Nikhil Barla’s precise cross found Siverio, who nodded the ball into the net to seal the win. Jamshedpur maintained strong stats with 70% pass completion and 19 crosses compared to Punjab’s 13.
First Half Action
Despite holding 52.3% possession, the Men of Steel had to wait for chances. Mohammed Sanan’s impressive solo run in the 41st minute nearly opened the scoring but missed the target.
The deadlock was finally broken through Siverio’s first goal, a product of training-ground precision. The crowd erupted as Jamshedpur took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Punjab’s Fightback and Missed Opportunities
Punjab FC’s equalizer injected intensity into the game. Majcen’s pace and vision were crucial in setting up Vidal’s goal. Jamshedpur almost reclaimed the lead in the 52nd minute when Javi Hernandez’s powerful volley forced an acrobatic save from Muheet Shabir.
In the final moments, Siverio’s second goal proved decisive. The Khalid Jamil-coached side secured their fifth home win of the ISL season, showcasing clinical finishing and tactical discipline.
