Jamshedpur, Aug 16
As the knockout wagon shifts to Jamshedpur, a confident home side Jamshedpur FC will face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the third quarterfinal of the Durand Cup which will kick off in the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Jamshedpur FC qualified for the quarterfinals as winners of Group C while Diamond Harbour FC squeezed through as one of the best second placed teams.
Under interim head coach Steven Dias, who stepped up following Khalid Jamil’s elevation to the national team, Jamshedpur are not just tactically sharp but also deeply motivated. Dias lauds the seamless transition and credits the roaring home crowd for fuelling the team’s momentum.
Coach Dias is clear about the team’s approach, saying, “Tomorrow we face Diamond Harbour FC for the first time, and we know they are a strong side, unbeaten in their last 23 matches. We must stay cautious and focused. My boys are ready. We have trained well and prepared for this challenge. Playing at our home ground is always special, and I request all our fans to come and support us. We will give everything on the pitch to win this match and secure our place in the next round.”