SC Delhi secured a spot within the semi-finals of the one hundred and thirty fifth IndianOil Durand Cup by overturning a first-half deficit to defeat debutants FC Raengdai 5-1 within the opening quarter-final on the Birsa Munda Soccer Stadium on August 16.
Chongtham Kishan Singh put FC Raengdai forward with a spectacular long-range strike within the first half. Nevertheless, substitutes Joseph Sunny, who scored twice, Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Pena, and Augustine Lalrochana contributed targets that propelled SC Delhi to the following stage, in line with a press launch.
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FC Raengdai managed possession and pressed excessive from the outset, however SC Delhi threatened by means of counter-attacks. Captain Lamgoulen Semkholun delivered a promising cross early on, and Juan Sebastian Pena’s header narrowly missed the goal. FC Raengdai’s defence, led by Rojen Meetei, Lanchungrei Pamei, and Amitkumar Singh, remained disciplined regardless of strain. Khaidem Amarjit Singh was a vigorous presence for Raengdai as the sport advanced into an end-to-end contest.
Mohammed Aimen’s run and go to Rodriguinho posed threats to Raengdai’s defence, although clear probabilities remained restricted. SC Delhi’s Lalrinliana Hnamte struck the submit from a header within the first half, however Raengdai took a 1-0 lead into the break.
After halftime, Joseph Sunny’s introduction reworked SC Delhi’s play. Within the 57th minute, Sunny scored the equaliser with a exact low end. Ten minutes later, a no-look go from Pena set Sunny as much as full the turnaround. Regardless of makes an attempt from Midul Doley, together with a shot into the facet netting, Raengdai couldn’t regain momentum.
Sunny’s mixture with Pena once more created scoring alternatives. Rodriguinho’s close-range effort was saved a number of occasions till he lastly scored within the 82nd minute with a composed left-footed end. In stoppage time, Pena added a fourth objective with a deft no-look end, and Augustine Lalrochana sealed the 5-1 victory with a trendy objective within the eighth minute of added time.
Defensively, SC Delhi, anchored by Manoj Mohammad Ashutosh Mehta and Sanatomba Singh, maintained management as Raengdai pushed ahead unsuccessfully. Midfielder Mohammed Azhar was instrumental in ball retention and offensive threats from distance.
The win advances SC Delhi to face the winner of the second quarter-final between Indian Military Soccer Staff and East Bengal FC on August 19 on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
As a part of the match, the Durand Cup Event Society awarded a money prize of ₹1 lakh to at least one excellent rising participant from every group to encourage promising expertise. Samuel Ok. Vanlalpeka and Naorem Somananda Singh, each from the Indian Air Power Soccer Staff, acquired the Rising Participant Award from Group C.
