Durand Cup | Rodriguinho nets five in SC Delhi’s runaway victory over Defenders FC
SC Delhi secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Defenders FC in the Durand Cup, led by a five-goal performance from Brazilian forward Rodriguinho. The win places SC Delhi at the top of Group C, moving them closer to a quarterfinal berth.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive landscape of the Durand Cup, one of India's oldest and most prestigious football tournaments.
Brazilian forward Rodriguinho struck five goals on his Durand Cup debut as SC Delhi steamrollered Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC 7-0 to record its second straight win in Group ‘C’ at the Birsa Munda Stadium (Morabadi) in Ranchi on Friday.
Mohammed Aimen and substitute Juan Sebastian Peña also contributed in Delhi’s dominating performance, which helped the side sit atop its group with six points and move closer to a quarterfinal spot.
Delhi made a sensational start as Rodriguinho outwitted Defenders to achieve his hat-trick quickly. He brought down a pass, turned and unleashed a left-footer to open the account in the sixth minute and struck two more in the next six minutes.
After taking a 4-0 lead at the half-time, the Tomasz Tchórz-coached side pumped in three goals in the closing minutes with Rodriguinho scoring two of those.
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