SC Delhi stage late comeback to beat Mumbai City 3-2
Sporting Club Delhi scored three goals in the final 20 minutes to secure their first win of the season.
Sporting Club Delhi secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Mumbai City FC in an Indian Super League match at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday, according to reports by ThePrint, Hindustan Times and The Tribune.
Mumbai City took a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Muhammad Ajsal in the 6th minute and Zothanpuia in the 27th minute. Ajsal scored following a defensive error by Lamgoulen Hangshing, while Zothanpuia finished a cross from Noufal.
SC Delhi began their comeback in the 73rd minute when Carlos Fortes scored after being set up by Ashutosh Mehta. Akshat Mehra, who entered the match in the 88th minute, equalised in the 90+2nd minute when his effort was pushed into the net by goalkeeper TP Rehenesh.
Juan Pena completed the turnaround in the 90+4th minute with a solo effort, dribbling past two defenders before scoring. This result marks the first win of the season for SC Delhi, while Mumbai City continues to search for its first three points of the campaign.
Mumbai City head coach Manolo Marquez expressed disappointment after the match, stating it was not normal to concede such goals in the final minutes. He described the final goal conceded as a joke.
