Delhi FC made a blistering start and took control of the game within minutes. Himanshu Jangra opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a composed finish inside the box, before Keisham Meetei doubled the lead shortly after, capitalising on a rebound from a saved free-kick.

The hosts continued their relentless attacking display, with Wungshung adding a third from long range in the 14th minute. Akash Tirkey then made it 4-0 in the 25th minute with a clinical finish, as MYJ struggled to contain the early onslaught.

Jangra further extended the lead in the 32nd minute with a well-taken header to complete his brace, sending Delhi FC into halftime with a commanding 5-0 advantage.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Delhi FC maintaining control in possession and continuing to press forward. Although they missed a penalty in the 59th minute, the pressure remained constant.

Jangra completed his hat-trick in the 62nd minute, finishing confidently in a one-on-one situation to make it 6-0 and cap off a standout individual performance.

MYJ managed to pull one back in the 79th minute through Kean Lewis, who finished calmly after a well-worked move, but it proved to be only a consolation.

The result sees Delhi FC continue their strong run at the top of the standings, while MYJ face a setback as they look to regroup in the matches ahead.

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The Dwarka based team recently lifted the first-ever AIFF organized Futsal League and the Delhi Senior Division League. Delhi FC were also the frontrunners in this year’s I-League qualification and had a decent outing in the Durand Cup.

In this team, Karandeep Singh has been one of the chief architects in defence. In an exclusive chat with FootballCounter, he opened about his personal development, the year that went by and adjusting to the new normal.

EXCERPTS:

Q: Delhi FC has been in good form lately; what is the next step from here?

A: We have done well in the last season, winning the Futsal League and Delhi League. We also reached the finals of I-League qualifiers and had a decent pre-season in Durand Cup. Hopefully, we will continue the rich form in the coming seasons.

Q: How are you feeling at a personal level about your preparation?

A: I feel I’m settling here. Our defence is getting stronger and has stayed robust. I also feel confident about my game.

Q: Football action has been reduced due to the COVID pandemic. How are you dealing with it?

A: I am trying my best to stay fit and be match ready. I am participating in all practice sessions.

Q: Do you draw inspiration from other footballers?

A: Yes, I watch positional football of late. I follow players like Jordi Alba, Lucas Hernandez and learn from them.

Q: Do you have any personal aim for the rest of the season?

A: I want to put my best foot forward. I am closely analyzing my attributes and working on enhancing them. The motive is to improve my game and keep proving my mettle.

The 22-year-old defender is gearing up for the upcoming season in full vigour.

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With the other two sides in the group being Indian Super League (ISL) heavyweights Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC, the onus will be on both Delhi and Indian Navy to get full three points – if they are to cause an upset and stand a chance to book a knock-out berth ahead of the two ISL favourites.

With the amount of young players in the current Delhi FC squad, their game against the Indian Navy will make for an exciting youth versus discipline encounter.

The match is scheduled for a 3 pm kick-off and will be broadcast LIVE on the Addatimes app and website.

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1st match- Delhi FC vs Royal Rangers FC

The first clash of the day was between Delhi FC and Royal Rangers FC, where Delhi FC clearly dominated the first half where they scored four goals in which Delhi FC’s striker Ekom Philips scored an incredible hattrick which helped his team; to win the game by 5-3!

In the second half, Royal Rangers decided to fight back and scored three goals in the first 30 mins of the second half, but a late goal by Dawda Ceesay in the 75th minute ensured Delhi FC’s triumph over Rangers.

2nd match- Indian Air Force vs Garhwal FC

One of the most exciting and tight games of the tournament, where both the teams were at par and scored two goals. The game was abandoned yesterday due to heavy rain and was resumed today with Air Force leading 2-0. Garhwal started today’s game with a penalty goal in the 68th minute.

Garhwal looked the better side today, but it wasn’t enough to score 3 goals against a solid Indian Air Force defence. The game ended as a draw and went into penalties. In penalties, goalkeeper Shibinraj  Kunniyil saved the day for Indian Air Force, and they won the penalties by 7-6. Hard luck for Garhwal!

FULL-TIME SCORES-

Delhi FC ( Ekom Philips 9’ 21’ 31’, Barboza Jr 38’, Dawda Ceesay 75’) 5-3 Royal Rangers FC (Delly JP 58’ 59’, Aman 70’)

Indian Air Force (Shahbaz 25’, Prabhjot 53’) 2-2 Garhwal FC (Liberia 68’ [P] 73’) – Penalties 7-6

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1st match- City Football Club vs Friends United Football Club

The first encounter was between City Football Club and Friends United Football Club, where Friends United didn’t allow City Football to enter their half. The opening goal was scored by Nitesh Sharma in the 7th minute itself, after which he went on to complete his hat-trick in the 70th minute and helped his team to win the game by 4-0. Friends United Captain Kamal Singh also showed his class and scored a cracking 4th goal.

2nd match- Delhi Football Club vs Garhwal Football Club

The second game was a cut-to-cut encounter, where both the teams scored two goals in the given 90 minutes. In the first half, Delhi FC managed to score a goal after a rough challenge by Narayan led to a penalty. Sergio Barboza made no mistake and scored from the spot.

Then came the jaw-dropping second half, where Delhi FC continued their attacking gameplay and opened the scoring line in the 58th minute. Samuel Shadap scored an outstanding goal and helped the team take a two-goal lead. But, Garhwal FC decided not to sit back and aimed for a comeback. All thanks to Carlos’ dribbling and Deependra’s sharpshooting, which resulted in Garhwal’s first goal in the 73rd minute. With just 8 minutes left to finish, Carlos intercepted to win a ball from a DFC defender and shot the ball onto the right bottom corner to equalise against Delhi FC. The game ended 2-2!

All the Group A games are done, and Delhi FC have edged over Garhwal by goal difference. These two teams will play the semis on 29th against the top two teams from Group B.

FULL TIME SCORES-

City FC 0-4 Friends United FC (Nitesh Sharma 7’ 35’ 70’, Kamal Singh 19’)

Delhi FC (Sergio Barboza 39’ (P), Samuel Shadap 58’) 2-2 Garhwal FC (Deependra Singh 73’, Carlos 82’)

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