3 weeks ago
SC Delhi rout Indian Air Force, reach Durand Cup quarter-finals
A football team called SC Delhi played an important game in a big tournament called the Durand Cup.
They played against a team named Indian Air Force FT in the city of Ranchi.
SC Delhi scored seven goals, and their opponents scored just one, so they won 7-1.
One player, Juan Sebastián Peña, scored two goals all by himself.
Because of this big win, SC Delhi will keep playing in the tournament's next round, called the quarter-finals.
They also finished at the top of their group after winning all three of their group games.
The Indian Air Force team needs to win their last group game to keep their chances alive.
That game is against Jamshedpur FC on August 13.
Football fans will be excited to see what happens next.
SC Delhi defeated Indian Air Force FT 7-1 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
The victory sealed SC Delhi's place in the quarter-finals as Group C winners of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup.
Juan Sebastián Peña scored twice, while Rodriguinho, Duvan Mina, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Clarence Savio Fernandes and Richard Ndayishimiye also scored for SC Delhi.
Samuel K. Vanlalpeka scored the consolation goal for Indian Air Force.
SC Delhi completed their group stage with a perfect record of three wins from three matches, while Indian Air Force face Jamshedpur FC on August 13.
- Who
- SC Delhi and Indian Air Force FT, competing in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup
- What
- SC Delhi defeated Indian Air Force FT 7-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals as Group C winners
- Where
- Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi
- When
- Monday, during the group stage of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup
- Why
- To secure top spot in Group C and advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament
Key facts
- Tournament
- 135th IndianOil Durand Cup
- Match Result
- SC Delhi 7-1 Indian Air Force FT
- Venue
- Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi
- Group
- C
- SC Delhi Group Record
- 3 wins from 3 matches, 9 points
- Indian Air Force Standing
- 3rd in Group C with 3 points from 2 matches
- Indian Air Force Next Match
- vs Jamshedpur FC on August 13
- SC Delhi Scorers
- Juan Sebastián Peña (2), Rodriguinho, Duvan Mina, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Clarence Savio Fernandes, Richard Ndayishimiye
Sources
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