Mohammedan Sporting Club Battles to Draw Against Sporting Club Delhi in ISL Clash

Match Overview

In an exciting encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on April 26, 2026, Mohammedan Sporting Club managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025-26. This result marks Mohammedan's third consecutive point, bringing their total to three from ten matches, although they remain at the bottom of the league table. Sporting Club Delhi, on the other hand, climbed to 10th place with nine points from the same number of matches.

Sporting Club Delhi started strong, dominating possession and pushing Mohammedan back into their half early on. Their efforts paid off in the 17th minute when Mohammed Aimen was fouled in the penalty area by Mohammedan goalkeeper Padam Chhetri. Matija Babovic stepped up to convert the penalty, giving the home team an early lead. The hosts maintained their control, with Aimen and Augustine Lalrochana leading the charge, while Mohammedan struggled to find their rhythm.

However, after a drinks break, Mohammedan began to find their footing. Their persistence was rewarded in the 40th minute when forward Thokchom Adison Singh capitalized on a long ball from Makan Chothe. As goalkeeper Nora Fernandes rushed out, Adison skillfully maneuvered around him and finished into an empty net, leveling the score.

The second half saw a more competitive match, with Mohammedan showing increased attacking intent. Yet, it was Sporting Club Delhi who regained the lead in the 52nd minute. A shot from Lalrochana was parried by Chhetri, and the rebound fell to Babovic, who quickly slotted home his second goal of the match.

Unfazed, Mohammedan pressed on and found the equalizer again in the 65th minute. Following a short corner, Lalngaihsaka delivered a cross that found Hira Mondal unmarked at the far post, allowing him to power a header into the top corner.

In the final stages, both teams sought a winner, creating chances at both ends. Mohammedan's Lalthankima came close, but his shot was expertly saved by Fernandes. Sporting Delhi also threatened through Sourav K and Rafael Ribeiro, both of whom were denied by Chhetri. Despite the attacking efforts from both sides, the match ended in a draw, with both defenses holding firm.

Dempo SC and Shillong Lajong Share Points in Goalless Draw

In another match on the same day, Shillong Lajong FC faced Dempo SC in a goalless draw during their Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong. This result keeps Shillong in second place with 18 points, trailing leaders Diamond Harbour FC by seven points, while Dempo remains sixth with 10 points.

Shillong retained the same starting lineup from their previous match, while Dempo made two changes, bringing in Sebastián Gutiérrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco for Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu. From the outset, Shillong applied pressure on Dempo, creating an early chance in the first minute when Phrangki Buam attempted to score from a long ball, but the defense managed to clear.

Shillong maintained a high tempo, unsettling Dempo's defense, but the visitors eventually slowed the game down and tried to build from the back. Both teams focused on utilizing the flanks, with Buam and Ephraim Lalremtluanga stretching the play for Shillong, while Saiesh Bagkar and Kapil Hoble aimed to support Gutiérrez and Marcus Leric Jr Joseph in the center.

In stoppage time, Shillong nearly clinched a late winner. Substitute Abelson Jachi forced a mistake from Dempo's goalkeeper Sibi, and Kenstar Kharshong's follow-up shot hit the crossbar. Despite dominating possession and registering 20 shots, including five on target, Shillong's inability to convert chances into goals proved crucial, as they were unable to break through Dempo's disciplined defense.