Bartholomew Ogbeche came on as a substitute and scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute as the Mariners went three successive games without a win for the first time this season, and are now only one point ahead of seventh-placed Odisha FC
Following a 3-1 defeat to Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the reigning ISL champions, who are currently positioned second in the league standings, are yet to secure their second place in the table.
The Mariners were placed relatively comfortably in the playoff spots for most of the season, but have managed only one win in their last five games. They have managed to hold on to a spot in the top four but were equalled on points by Bengaluru FC this past weekend. However, they do have a g
Both teams are coming into the match after dropping points in the previous matches. ATK Mohun Bagan are currently in fourth place in the ISL points table and with a victory, the Mariners can climb to third place. Meanwhile, Manolo Marquez's men are sitting comfortably in second place.
Having set up their longest winning streak in ISL history, Bengaluru FC will play the newly crowned league winners Mumbai City FC next on February 15 to try and solidify their playoff chances. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters are yet to confirm their playoff qualification this season and will have
FC Goa will be looking to capitalise on ATK Mohun Bagan's drop in form by taking their place in the top four. But for that, the Gaurs will have to do something that no team has done this season - beat the Islanders
Both teams created plenty lot of chances, but could not apply the decisive touch to break the deadlock. The Mariners were the better of the two sides in the opening half, but couldn't find a way past Jamshedpur FC keeper TP Rehenesh.
The game ended in a stalemate, in what was the third goalless draw of the season. The result meant ATK Mohun Bagan stayed in the fourth spot with 28 points from 17 games, while Jamshedpur FC lay in the tenth spot with 13 points from 18 games.
The first half saw plenty of opportunities coming ATK Mohun Bagan's way, but TP Rehenesh was on his toes to keep the deadlock intact at the break. Kiyan Nassiri was lively on the pitch and his pull-back created the first chance of the match, which Carl McHugh could not keep on target.
The Kolkata-based side have not made the most of their position on the table and have slipped below in the standings in fifth place after mixed results in the last five games that included two wins, two draws, and one loss. Boumous wants his side to move on from their defeat against Bengalur
Jamshedpur FC are currently at the 10th position in the ISL table with just 12 points and host ATK Mohun Bagan at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, in Jamshedpur, on Thursday. After a slow start to the season, Jamshedpur FC have been performing well in recent fixtures.
Jamshedpur FC are not in the reckoning for the playoffs this season now, but they will be looking at learnings to build on for the next season. The Red Miners are expected to use every arrow in their quiver in this match, which will be their final home game of the season.