ISL 2026-27: Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) are set to face yet another tough test in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday. Their opponents are Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Delhi lost to Bengaluru FC last week with a last-minute goal. This time, the goal of the young team is to overcome the disappointment at home and return to victory.
Delhi lost against Bengaluru
Thomas Torch’s team put up quite a fight against Bengaluru FC in the last match. SC Delhi was ahead at the end of the first half of the match. But in the end they had to lose 3-2. Bengaluru snatched Delhi’s victory by scoring in the 89th minute of the match. After handling the last minute shock, the challenge of turning around again is in front of Delhi.
Mohun Bagan is also in shock of loss
On the other hand, Mohun Bagan Super Giants are also coming into this match with the shock of defeat. The green and maroon dropped points against North East United FC after conceding a last minute goal. As a result, Panagiotis Dilamperis’ team will also aim to return to victory against Delhi. Both teams will want to bounce back from the disappointment of the previous match. That’s why Friday’s clash is likely to see attacking football from the start.
No Tangri, but think less of Mohun Bagan
Mohun Bagan midfielder Deepak Tangri will not be able to play in this match. He has to stay out of the field due to suspension. However, there is no shortage of alternative footballers in Mohun Bagan’s squad. As a result, coach Dilmperis should not be too worried about Tangri’s absence. The green and maroon have the power to keep the opposition under pressure despite the changes in the first eleven, using the depth of the team.
Delhi’s reliance on aggressive pressing
In the first match of the season, SC Delhi’s style of play caught the eye with their consistency and fast-paced pressing. Torch’s team was successful in the strategy of not allowing the opponent to play comfortably with the ball. Delhi will look to create pressure from the start of the match by taking advantage of possible changes in Mohun Bagan’s defence. Their agility can be crucial, particularly in midfield when it comes to quickly gaining possession and attacking.
Memories of the last match of last season
The dramatic memories of the last season are also connected with this fight between the two teams. Mohun Bagan won 2-1 in added extra time on the final day of the league. That last-minute win is memorable for green-and-maroon fans. But in the end, East Bengal won the league title on goal difference. That dramatic finish added extra emotion to the fight between the two teams.
Whose face smile on Friday?
On the one hand, SC Delhi is eager to get back to victory after the defeat at home, while on the other hand, Mohun Bagan is aiming to forget the disappointment of the previous match and get three points. It remains to be seen how the maroon’s experience and depth in the squad fare against the pace and pressing of Delhi’s young footballers. Delhi can cause havoc if they play attacking football from the start. However, it can be said that Mohun Bagan will not give up points easily.