Football, Super Cup 2024: Jamshedpur FC qualify for semis after thrilling win over Kerala Blasters

Daniel Chima Chukwu scored a brace to pave the way for a 10-man Jamshedpur FC’s thrilling 3-2 win over Kerala Blasters in a Group B match of the Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium Main Pitch on Monday.

With this win, Jamshedpur FC became the first team in the ongoing competition to qualify for the semi-finals, as they have an unassailable lead in Group B.

In what turned out to be a see-saw battle, Jeremy Manzorro scored the winner for Jamshedpur from the spot. For Kerala Blasters, Diamantakos Dimitrios scored a brace from two penalty kicks earned by Kerala Blasters. Chukwu was shown a red card in the added minutes of the match.

There was also a captivating individual contest unfolding between Chukwu of Jamshedpur and Dimitrios of Kerala Blasters. Both strikers have been in excellent form and have consistently found the back of the net throughout the season. And this duel did not disappoint, as both Chukwu and Dimitrios scored a brace each.

It was Dimitrios who gave Kerala Blasters the lead in the 28th minute. Jamshedpur’s Imran Khan brought down Daisuke Sakai inside the box and the referee, Venkatesh R, pointed to the spot immediately. Dimitrios stepped up and converted the penalty.

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