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Jamshedpur FC defeat Gokulam Kerala FC 3-2 to enter Super Cup semifinals with perfect record!

Jamshedpur FC kept their 100% record intact as they picked up a 3-2 victory over Gokulam Kerala in their final Group C match at the Super Cup.

Jamshedpur FC boss Aidy Boothroyd chose a new-look team for this one with most regular starters being rested for the semifinals against Bengaluru FC.

As the game reached the half hour mark, Gokulam Kerala broke the deadlock as a play down the middle was netted in comfortably by Samuel Konney.

Jamshedpur FC were quick to respond with the equaliser just 6 minutes after the opening goal. A precise through ball from Germanpreet Singh into the box was slotted in with a smooth finish by Harry Sawyer.

The first period ended on equal terms with both sides hungry for the advantage in the second half.

In the 60th minute, Farukh Choudhary gave Jamshedpur FC the lead with a beautiful touch to beat his marker and a composed finish from a tight angle at the end of a set-piece.

The goalscorer for the Kerala-side, Samuel Konney found the back of the net once more to bring his team back into the mix.

The Men of Steel fought back however, and took the lead again as Ishan Pandita scored from a low-driven shot down the middle.

The thrilling clash came to an end with all three points in the bag for JFC and a semifinal clash to come.

Jamshedpur FC wrapped up their group stage with a perfect record as they registered 3 consecutive wins in Group C and are now ready to take on Bengaluru FC in the semifinals of the Super Cup on Friday, April 21 at 7pm IST. You can catch the action live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Fancode.

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