New Delhi [Indai], April 25 (ANI): Relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC will hope to safe their first win of the season as they face Sporting Club Delhi in Match 69 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.
Sporting Club Delhi are unbeaten at their house and can look to bounce again from a slender 0-1 away defeat in opposition to Chennaiyin FC. Despite a defensive masterclass anchored by Alex Saji, who stood as an absolute wall for SC Delhi by producing a spectacular goal-line block and a number of other well timed sliding tackles, the capital facet couldn’t recuperate from an early Eleventh-minute aim, in line with a launch.
Currently sitting eleventh within the standings with eight factors from eight matches, a victory on Sunday would take Sporting Club Delhi to 11 factors and virtually guarantee security from the relegation battle.
Anticipating a tactical contest, Sporting Club Delhi head coach Tomasz Tchorz outlined his strategy.
‘Excluding their matches in opposition to Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, they’ve conceded solely 9 targets in seven video games and infrequently lose by slender margins,’ Tchorz acknowledged. ‘They are harmful on counter-attacks, so we should cease transitions rapidly, transfer the ball quick, and be disciplined in our defensive construction to earn factors,’ Tchorz stated.
Sporting Club Delhi ahead Matija Babovic highlighted the significance of their house help.
‘Tomorrow we can have an additional participant, our followers. We are unbeaten at house, and we hope that provides us confidence,’ Babovic famous. ‘It will not be simple, however we’re able to win,’ he stated.
Mohammedan SC, in the meantime, journey to New Delhi trying to construct on the defensive resilience proven of their most up-to-date outing, the place they held Chennaiyin FC to a goalless draw.
The Kolkata facet produced a compact and disciplined show, backed by important saves from goalkeeper Padam Chettri and an influential, Player of the Match efficiency from full-back Hira Mondol. Jewel Ahmed Mazumder was additionally a standout performer on the again, executing an important goal-line clearance to protect the clear sheet.
Heading into this vital conflict, Mondol and Mazumder would be the main threats for MDSC, essential for shutting down Delhi’s assaults and sparking fast transitions. Remaining on the backside of the desk with two factors, the guests face a tightening equation for league survival. Despite displaying promise on the counter-attack by way of the likes of Makan Chothe and Mahitosh Roy, they need to sharpen their ending within the remaining third.
For Mohammedan SC, head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo emphasised the workforce’s perception and the tight margins within the league standings.
‘We are on the backside of the desk, however the hole between groups will not be very massive, and a single win can considerably enhance our place,’ Wadoo defined. ‘The gamers are displaying nice combating spirit, and regardless of no matter is occurring off the sector, we aren’t letting it have an effect on our efficiency,’ he stated.
Mohammedan SC defender Hira Mondol famous the squad’s unity heading into the fixture. ‘We are sticking to our fundamentals, enjoying as a unit, and dealing like a household,’ Mondol added. ‘Hopefully, we are able to proceed this and carry out higher within the subsequent match,’ he stated.
Sunday’s conflict presents alternatives for either side. For Sporting Club Delhi, securing a house victory is vital to ascertain momentum and push upwards. Meanwhile, Mohammedan SC will look to orchestrate an away upset to ignite their survival bid.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 IST. The match can be streamed reside on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2. (ANI)