Mumbai City began the match in dominant fashion and quickly took the lead within the opening minutes. A long throw-in from Akash Mishra caused confusion in the Delhi defence, and Jorge Pereyra Díaz reacted quickest to head the loose ball into the bottom corner in the third minute.

The Islanders continued their attacking momentum and doubled their lead in the 17th minute. Brandon Fernandes delivered a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Noufal, who calmly finished into the top corner to give Mumbai City a comfortable two-goal advantage.

Despite trailing, Sporting Club Delhi looked eager to respond and created a few attempts from distance. Their persistence paid off just before half-time when a free-kick was not cleared properly by the Mumbai defence. Rafael Ribeiro set the ball up for Manoj Mohammad, who struck a powerful effort into the bottom corner to pull one back for the visitors in stoppage time.

Delhi carried that momentum into the second half, enjoying more possession and putting pressure on the Mumbai defence. While a few opportunities went begging, the equaliser finally arrived in the 73rd minute through an impressive individual effort from Matija Babović. The midfielder surged through the defence before finishing calmly from close range to level the score at 2-2.

Both teams pushed forward in search of a late winner in the closing stages. Mumbai City created a few attempts from distance, while Delhi nearly completed the turnaround when Devendra Murgaokar headed narrowly wide in stoppage time.

However, neither side could find the decisive goal as the match ended in a 2-2 draw. The result earned Sporting Club Delhi their first point of the season, while Mumbai City FC had to settle for a share of the spoils despite their strong start.

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Head coach Manolo Márquez made a single change to his starting XI, bringing in Ishan Pandita up front, while SC Delhi reshuffled their side with three alterations, including Nora Fernandes starting in goal.

The contest began with both teams enjoying phases of possession, but clear chances were limited. Sandesh Jhingan came closest early on for Goa with a header that drifted just wide. At the other end, Matija Babović forced a sharp save from Hrithik Tiwari, and Abdul Hudu also tested the Goa custodian from distance.

The breakthrough arrived just before half-time. Akash Sangwan delivered a teasing cross from the left flank, and Dejan Dražić timed his run perfectly at the far post before finishing clinically past the goalkeeper. It was his third goal of the season and enough to give the hosts a slender lead heading into the interval.

FC Goa had a golden opportunity to double their advantage around the hour mark when they were awarded a penalty for a handball inside the box. Dražić stepped up but sent his effort over the bar, missing his third penalty attempt of the campaign.

Despite the miss, the Gaurs continued to push forward. Ayush Chhetri saw a promising effort cleared off the line, while Rafael Ribeiro went close from a set-piece for the visitors. As the game entered its final stages, Goa controlled possession intelligently and limited SC Delhi’s attacking opportunities.

Tomasz Tchórz made changes in search of an equaliser, but Sporting Club Delhi struggled to carve out any clear openings. FC Goa remained composed at the back and held on to secure another hard-fought three points, with Dražić’s decisive strike proving the difference once again.

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Rajasthan started strongly, taking the lead in the 22nd minute when Pedro Astray headed home from a corner. The I-League side doubled their advantage in the 35th minute through Robinson Blandón, who calmly tapped in from close range after a neat assist inside the box.

However, the game turned after the break as Sporting Club Delhi came out with renewed energy. In the 61st minute, Sourav pulled one back with a superb finish from a through ball, cutting the deficit to one. The drama continued till the very end when Alan Saji scored a stunning equaliser in the 90+4th minute, chesting the ball down and slotting it past the keeper to make it 2-2.

The result means Rajasthan United finish second in Group D with 4 points if Mumbai City FC do not win or draw in the last match of the group stage against Kerala Blasters, missing out on qualification to the semifinals. A victory would have taken them level on points with group leaders Kerala Blasters, but the late goal ended their hopes.

Still, it was an impressive campaign for Rajasthan United, who earned praise for their fearless football — highlighted by their memorable 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC, a narrow loss to Kerala, and this hard-fought draw. Meanwhile, Sporting Club Delhi, in their debut Super Cup season, finish at the bottom with 1 point, showing signs of promise and fighting spirit despite tough opposition.

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The Blasters began with intent, dictating possession and pressing high from the opening whistle. Their early dominance paid off in the 18th minute, when Koldo Obieta Alberdi opened the scoring with a composed finish after a smart attacking move down the right flank. Just five minutes later, Koldo struck again, this time capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to double Kerala’s lead and put them firmly in control.

Before halftime, Korou Singh added a third in the 35th minute, finishing off a quick counter-attack to make it 3-0. Kerala’s attack looked relentless, while their defense stood firm, giving Delhi little room to threaten. The second half saw the Blasters slow the tempo, comfortably managing the game to seal three well-deserved points.

With this victory, Kerala Blasters move to the top of Group D, strengthening their chances of reaching the semifinals and showcasing the confidence and cohesion of a team in peak form.

For Sporting Club Delhi, the result confirmed the end of their Super Cup journey. After two consecutive defeats, the tournament newcomers are now mathematically out of contention. Despite flashes of promise, their inexperience showed against a superior Kerala side.

As the group stage nears its end, the Blasters look well on course for the knockout rounds, while Delhi’s campaign comes to a close with a match left to play, a tough learning experience in their debut Super Cup appearance.

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Mumbai wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. In the sixth minute, Lallianzuala Chhangte delivered a teasing free-kick from the right, which was flicked on by Tiri and calmly finished by Jorge Pereyra Díaz to give Mumbai an early lead. Soon after, Vikram Partap Singh made it 2-0 with a superb curling effort after being played through by Jon Toral.

The pressure kept mounting on SC Delhi, and in the 32nd minute, Jorge Ortiz added Mumbai’s third. Vikram raced down the flank and crossed the ball in, and though goalkeeper Karanjit Singh parried it, Ortiz reacted quickest to tap home and make it 3-0 before half-time.

To their credit, SC Delhi showed more fight after the break. They pushed forward with purpose and earned a penalty in the 75th minute when Dhruv Alva fouled Ayush Adhikari inside the box. Andrei Alba stepped up and converted confidently to score SC Delhi’s first goal in the competition.

However, Mumbai City had the final say. Deep into stoppage time, Vikram struck again — smashing Brandon Fernandes’ pass off the underside of the crossbar to complete his brace and seal a comfortable 4-1 victory for the Islanders.

It was a confident and composed performance from Mumbai City FC, who showcased their attacking depth and control, while Sporting Club Delhi can take heart from their spirited second-half showing in their debut Super Cup appearance.

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