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ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC win over East Bengal; Kerala Blasters lose first place

Fatorda Stadium, First Published Jan 11, 2022, 9:56 PM IST

Fatorda: Jamshedpur FC topped the Indian Super League (ISL 2021-22) ahead of Kerala Blasters. The team came out on top today with a win over East Bengal. The victory was for an unbeaten goal. Ishan Pandit scored the goal. This is East Bengal’s fifth defeat. East Bengal are in last place with just six points from 11 matches. Jamshedpur has 19 points from as many matches. The Bastards, who have played less than a game, have 17 points.

Jamshedpur was the frontrunner in terms of ball possession and shots. Jamshedpur shot 14 shots throughout the match. Four of these tested the goalkeeper. East Bengal managed just seven shots. The ball was aimed only once. That saved the goalkeeper. Jamshedpur held the ball for 63% of the match.

Jamshedpur beat East Bengal by 88 runs in the 88th minute. Ishaan, who scored the winning goal in extra time in the last match, is still the savior. The player shook the net with his head on a corner kick.

The Kerala Blasters will play their 11th match tomorrow. Odisha FC is the rival of the Yellow Army. If they win, the Blasters can regain the top spot. Odisha are eighth with 13 points from nine matches. The Blazers are second with 17 points.

Last Updated Jan 11, 2022 9:56 PM IS

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