Jamshedpur, August 11: Urban Services delivered a dominant performance at the Tinplate Sports Complex, defeating Sidhu Kanhu Memorial Club 4–0 in their A Division Group B fixture of the JSA League.
Gaji Murmu opened the scoring in the 26th minute, setting the tone for the match. Daso Murmu then struck twice in quick succession — first in the 35th minute and again in first-half stoppage time — to put Urban Services firmly in control at the break. In the second half, Samir Soren sealed the victory with goals in the 59th and 63rd minutes. Urban Services maintained discipline throughout, avoiding any bookings or send-offs, while the Memorial Club struggled to create meaningful chances.
Meanwhile, at the Armoury Ground in a Group A clash, Smile Club edged past Sidhu Kanhu Festival Association 1–0 in a hard-fought contest. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when Santosh Murmu found the net, securing three valuable points for his side.
Smile Club’s Marshal Birua received the only caution of the game in the 45th minute. Both teams maintained composure, with no further disciplinary issues recorded.
Match Officials:
- Armoury Ground: Bhuglu Hansdah, Amrit Dang, Bijoo Murmu, Lakhay Hembrom
- Tinplate Sports Complex: Prodipto Sarkar, Sangram Murmu, Rani Ravidas, Deepak Ch. Baskey
The results keep Urban Services firmly in contention in Group B, while Smile Club’s narrow win strengthens their position in Group A. Both matches showcased competitive football, highlighting the intensity of the JSA A Division League.
