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Kalinga Super Cup Roundup: Jamshedpur FC Edges NorthEast United, Mumbai City Outlasts Inter Kashi
Bhubaneswar, April 28 – The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 quarter-finals delivered high-stakes drama as Jamshedpur FC advanced past NorthEast United FC in a penalty shootout, while Mumbai City FC survived a gritty Inter Kashi challenge. Here’s the breakdown of Sunday’s action.
Match 1: Jamshedpur FC 0-0 NorthEast United FC (JFC wins 5-4 on penalties)
Key Moments
- Stalemate: No goals after 90 minutes, with Jamshedpur’s Stephen Eze and Ashutosh Mehta neutralizing NEUFC’s Alaeddine Ajaraie (web:10, post:4).
- Penalty Heroics: Jamshedpur clinched a 5-4 sudden-death win, with Albino Gomes saving a crucial shot (post:6).
- Missed Chances: NEUFC’s Jithin Madathil Subran fired over in the 65th (web:10).
Tactical Takeaways
- Jamshedpur’s Steel: Khalid Jamil’s side absorbed 12 crosses in the final 15 minutes (web:10).
- NEUFC’s Waste: Despite 58% possession, the Highlanders managed only one shot on target (web:8).
Match 2: Mumbai City FC 1-0 Inter Kashi
Deciding Factor
- Chhangte’s Magic: Lallianzuala Chhangte’s 70th-minute solo strike, weaving past three defenders, sealed the win (post:0,1,5).
- Lachenpa’s Wall: Phurba Lachenpa made three point-blank saves to deny Inter Kashi (post:3).
Stats That Mattered
| Metric | Mumbai City | Inter Kashi |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
Tournament Standings (Quarter-Finals Completed)
- Advancing to Semi-Finals: Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (web:21).
- Eliminated: NorthEast United FC, Inter Kashi, Kerala Blasters, FC Goa (web:21).
What’s Next?
- Semi-Finals (April 30):
- Punjab FC vs Mohun Bagan SG (4:30 PM IST).
- Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC (8:00 PM IST) (web:21).
- Final (May 3): Winner earns AFC Champions League 2 Playoff spot (web:7).
Jamshedpur’s grit and Mumbai’s flair keep their title hopes alive. Tune in for Wednesday’s semi-finals at Kalinga Stadium.
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