SC Delhi Stuns Mumbai City FC with Late Comeback in ISL Clash

Mumbai, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : SC Delhi pulled off a thrilling comeback against Mumbai City FC, winning 3-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) matchup on November 1, 2026. The match, held at the Football Arena, saw SC Delhi score three goals in the last 20 minutes, turning the tide after being down 2-0 at halftime.

Mumbai City started strong, with Akash Mishra’s through ball reaching Muhammad Ajmal in the first four minutes. Although Ajmal’s shot was saved, Jonathanpuia capitalized on the rebound but was blocked. The home team took the lead just two minutes later. Ajmal executed a clever one-two pass with Noufal, exploiting a defensive error by Lamgolen Hangshing to score their first goal of the season from open play.

SC Delhi attempted to respond, with Duan Viafara striking a powerful shot in the 12th minute that sailed just over the crossbar. In the 23rd minute, young player Hriday Jain missed a chance set up by Ajmal, sending his shot over the bar.

Mumbai City doubled their lead in the 27th minute. Noufal made a quick run down the left flank, delivering a cross to Jonathanpuia, who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. SC Delhi fought back with a chance in the 35th minute, but Mohammad Azhar’s curling shot hit the crossbar. By halftime, Mumbai City was comfortably ahead at 2-0.

The second half began with both teams displaying aggressive play. SC Delhi pushed forward, trying to break through Mumbai City’s defense, which held firm. At halftime, SC Delhi made two substitutions, bringing on Richard Ndayishimiye for Mohammad Azhar and Ashutosh Mehta for Lamgolen.

In the 58th minute, Jain had another opportunity when Noufal’s ball reached him in the box. However, Clarence Fernandes thwarted his shot with a sliding tackle. Shortly after, winger Farukh Chaudhary was substituted in. A long-range shot from Juan Pena in the 60th minute was tipped over the bar by TP Rehenesh, intensifying the match’s aggression, which led to several player confrontations.

SC Delhi made further changes in the 71st minute, replacing Saurav with Augustin Lalrochan and bringing Carlos Fortes on for Rodriginho. Fortes made an immediate impact, scoring in the 73rd minute after a corner kick led to a defensive error. He received the ball from Ashutosh Mehta and found the back of the net, narrowing the score to 2-1.

In the 88th minute, SC Delhi substituted Mohammad Aimen for Akshat Mehra. Mumbai City also made two substitutions, bringing on Yuvraj Kadam and Nathan Rodrigues for Noufal and Ajmal, respectively. Mehra quickly made his mark, scoring in the 90th minute after receiving a pass from Ndayishimiye. His shot slipped past Rehenesh, leveling the score at 2-2.

Just moments later, in the 94th minute, Pena clinched the victory with a brilliant solo effort, outmaneuvering two defenders and securing a stunning 3-2 win for SC Delhi.

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