Diamond Harbour FC overcame Jamshedpur FC by 2-0 thanks to a brace from Ruatkima. They will play the winners of the Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
The goalie blocks Sanan's shot after he dribbles his way into the box. Praful jumps for the rebound, but the goalie makes another incredible save to deny.
JFC player Pronay Halder with a low header off Jayesh Rane’s free-kick, but it rolls agonisingly past the post.
The second half gets underway at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
It is half time at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur and Diamond Harbour FC lead Jamshedpur FC by 2-0.
Samuel loops the ball in from the right flank after a Diamond Harbour FC counter. Ruatkima scores his second goal of the day with a volley after the ball deflects nicely.
JFC player Jayesh Rane wins it in midfield and fires a low strike from the edge of the box, missing the post by inches.
Unmarked within the box, Ruatkima gives Diamond Harbour FC the lead early on by pushing the ball inside the net.
The match gets underway at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
Here's the playing XI of both the teams.
The match will kick off at 4:00 PM IST and shall be live streamed on Sony LIV App in India. The telecast of the same will be in Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels.
The stage is set for an exciting Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinal as Jamshedpur FC take on Diamond Harbour FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on August 17 at 4:00 PM.
Jamshedpur FC have looked strong throughout the tournament. They won all their group stage matches against Tribhuvan Army FC, Indian Army FT, and 1 Ladakh FC.
On the other side, Diamond Harbour FC are playing in their first-ever Durand Cup but have already made a mark. They thrashed BSF 8-1 and defeated Mohammedan SC but lost heavily to Mohun Bagan. Still, they qualified for the quarterfinals as one of the best second-placed teams and are coming in with great confidence.
Jamshedpur FC are the favorites, especially with home support, but Diamond Harbour FC have shown they can surprise bigger teams. With a place in the semifinals on the line, fans can expect an intense and entertaining clash.
