Sporting Club Delhi’s Joseph Sunny celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match against NorthEast United FC. | Photo Credit: AIFF Media

A clinical second-half display led by Joseph Sunny helped Sporting Club Delhi secure a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.

The win marks SCD’s second consecutive victory of the season, lifting it to eighth in the standings with eight points, while NEUFC slips to tenth with six points.

The contest began at a brisk pace, with NEUFC creating early pressure. Jithin MS tested Nora Fernandes inside the opening minute, while Bekey Oram’s curling cross nearly caught the goalkeeper off guard, forcing a sharp intervention. Its opponent responded with attempts of its own, as Mohammed Aimen and Devendra Murgaokar both tried their luck from distance.

Despite promising build-up play from both sides, neither team was able to find the cutting edge in the final third, and the teams went into the break locked at 0-0.

The tempo picked up after the restart, with both sides showing greater attacking intent. Jairo Samperio, introduced at half time, tested Fernandes from distance, while Aimen came close at the other end after a surging run into the box.

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The breakthrough arrived in the 65th minute through a well-crafted move. Aimen’s vision unlocked the host’s defence with a perfectly timed through ball to Joseph Sunny. The winger kept his composure to guide a precise finish into the far corner, giving the visitor a 1-0 lead.

SCD doubled its advantage just four minutes later with a moment of individual brilliance. Midfielder Abdul-Halik Hudu initiated the move with a lofted pass from deep, and Sunny timed his run to perfection, controlling the ball past his marker Dinesh before lifting a composed finish over the advancing Gurmeet Singh to make it 2-0.

It continued to dominate, and nearly added a third in the 73rd minute when Sunny turned provider, setting up Sourav K, whose powerful strike was denied by Gurmeet.

The third goal arrived in the 80th minute following a flowing team move. Ousmane Fane drove forward from midfield before combining with Sunny, who squared the ball to Aimen. The forward showed great composure, weaving past defenders before unleashing a powerful right-footed strike into the top corner to seal the result.

NEUFC continued to push for a response in the closing stages, with Lalrinzuala Hauhnar forcing a save from Fernandes, but the host was unable to find a breakthrough.

Published on Apr 10, 2026