Jamshedpur FC Secures Late Equalizer Against Sporting Club Delhi in ISL Clash

Match Overview

In a thrilling encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, Jamshedpur FC managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi during the Indian Super League 2025-26 on Thursday. Nikola Stojanovic's late equalizer came after Joseph Sunny had initially given the home team the lead.

Current Standings

Following this match, Jamshedpur FC holds the second position in the league standings with 13 points, while SC Delhi finds itself in 12th place with just two points. Stojanovic was named Player of the Match for his crucial goal.

First Half Highlights

SC Delhi's head coach, Tomasz Tchorz, made two strategic changes, introducing midfielder Ousmane Fane and forward Ramhlunchhunga. Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC's Owen Coyle opted for Manvir Singh in place of Rosenberg Gabriel.

The match kicked off with Delhi's goalkeeper, Nora Fernandes, making an early save by punching away a long free-kick from Stojanovic. Both teams exchanged attempts, with Fane testing Albino Gomes from a distance and Tachikawa's shot being comfortably saved by Fernandes.

In the 11th minute, Manvir Singh's shot was blocked inside the box, and shortly after, Augustine Lalrochana forced Gomes into a routine save. Stojanovic continued to pose a threat, narrowly missing a direct free-kick in the 18th minute and assisting Pronay Halder, whose header was deflected for a corner.

Joseph Sunny's Goal

The breakthrough came in the 21st minute when SC Delhi captain Lamgoulen Semkholun delivered a cross that Gomes failed to clear effectively. After some confusion, Joseph Sunny capitalized on the opportunity, firing a left-footed shot into the top-left corner, putting Delhi ahead.

Delhi aimed to extend their lead, but Babovic missed a chance from a tight angle in the 27th minute. Jamshedpur responded with Mohammed Sanan testing Fernandes from distance in the 33rd minute, followed by a missed close-range opportunity.

Just before halftime, Raphael Messi Bouli missed a chance from inside the box, and Tachikawa's long-range effort went over the bar, leaving Jamshedpur trailing 0-1 at the break.

Second Half Action

The second half commenced with heavy rain, making it challenging for both teams to create clear chances. Bouli attempted a long-range shot in the 55th minute but failed to find the target.

Delhi nearly doubled their lead in the 74th minute when Augustine's low strike was saved by Gomes, keeping Jamshedpur in the game. Jamshedpur ramped up their efforts for an equalizer, with Stojanovic forcing a save from Fernandes in the 81st minute.

Dramatic Equalizer

In a dramatic finish, Stojanovic found the net in the dying moments of the match. With just 90 seconds remaining, he struck from outside the box, and his shot took a slight deflection before hitting the near post, leveling the score at 1-1.

Both teams sought a late winner, with Jamshedpur attacking down the right through substitute Ritwik Das, while Delhi attempted to counter. However, neither side could secure the decisive goal.

The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, with Stojanovic's late goal earning Jamshedpur FC a valuable point.