SC Delhi storm into Durand Cup semifinal with 5-1 win
SC Delhi crushed FC Raengdai 5-1 to reach the Durand Cup semifinals, with Joseph Sunny scoring twice as the comeback sparked after an early Raengdai lead. The other quarterfinal saw East Bengal defeat Indian Army 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium, sending SC Delhi to face the IAFT-East Bengal winner in Kolka
Key takeaways
- SC Delhi defeated FC Raengdai 5-1 to reach the Durand Cup semifinals, with a double by Joseph Sunny
- Raengdai led early through Kishan Singh; SC Delhi struck back after halftime
- East Bengal beat Indian Army 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium to reach the semifinals and set semifinal matchups against SC Delhi
What Happened
The Durand Cup quarterfinals produced a dramatic shift as SC Delhi overturned an early deficit to beat FC Raengdai 5-1 at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, advancing to the semifinals. Raengdai took the lead in the ninth minute through Chongtham Kishan Singh, but SC Delhi replied after the restart with substitute Joseph Sunny scoring twice (57th and 67th minutes) to kickstart the turnaround. Subsequent goals by Rodriguinho (82nd), Juan Sebastian Pena (90+3), and Augustine Lalrochana (90+8) sealed the result and sent SC Delhi into the last four. The early breakthrough and the late onslaught defined a remarkable second half for SC Delhi.
In the other Durand Cup quarterfinal, East Bengal defeated Indian Army Football Team 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium. PV Vishnu headed home the decisive goal mid-way through the first half, giving East Bengal a lead they protected to reach the semifinals. The match confirmed that SC Delhi would face the winner of the IAFT vs East Bengal tie in the Durand Cup semifinals, scheduled for August 19 in Kolkata.
Why It Matters
The results push SC Delhi deeper into the Durand Cup knockout stage, highlighting a five-goal performance that completed a decisive comeback against debutants Raengdai. The win also creates a semifinal path where SC Delhi could meet the winner of Indian Army vs East Bengal, shaping the remaining phase of the tournament in Kolkata.
Background
The Durand Cup’s 2026 edition features quarterfinals where conventional powers and upstart teams collide. SC Delhi’s 5-1 verdict follows their earlier competition trajectory, while Raengdai fielded a Manipur-based side pushing to upset more established clubs. East Bengal’s 1-0 win over Indian Army set the stage for SC Delhi to face the winner of that tie in the semis, with the next round scheduled at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Key Facts
- SC Delhi beat FC Raengdai 5-1 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal at Birsa Munda Football Stadium; Kishan Singh scored Raengdai’s opening goal in the 9th minute.
- Joseph Sunny scored twice for SC Delhi, in the 57th and 67th minutes, turning the match around.
- Other SC Delhi goals came from Rodriguinho (82nd), Juan Sebastian Pena (90+3), and Augustine Lalrochana (90+8).
- SC Delhi advances to face the winner of Indian Army Football Team vs East Bengal FC in the semifinals, on August 19 in Kolkata.
- East Bengal beat Indian Army 1-0 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal at Salt Lake Stadium, with Vishnu scoring the 39th-minute header.
- Venue for the East Bengal vs IAFT quarterfinal was Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata; kickoff was 7:00 p.m. IST.
What Happens Next
The Durand Cup semifinals will feature SC Delhi against the winner of the IAFT versus East Bengal quarterfinal, with that match slated for August 19 at the same Kolkata venue. The other semifinal pairing remains to be determined based on the IAFT-EEast Bengal result, setting the stage for a decisive end to the tournament.
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