FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in tense ISL clash

In a closely contested Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , FC Goa secured a 1–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi , continuing their strong start to the 2025–26 season.

The match’s decisive moment came just before halftime when Dejan Drazic fired home in the 43rd minute , giving Goa the lead. Despite several attempts, Sporting Delhi failed to break through the Goan defence , leaving them still searching for their first point of the campaign.

FC Goa dominated possession and created multiple opportunities, including a second-half penalty . However, Drazic missed the chance, shooting over the bar, leaving the scoreline at a narrow 1-0 until the final whistle. The match showcased Goa’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing in crucial moments.

The win reinforces Goa’s early momentum , having previously drawn 1-1 with Inter Kashi and beaten Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 . This result temporarily places them near the top of the ISL standings , highlighting their ambitions in the opening weeks of the league.

Sporting Club Delhi , meanwhile, remain without a win, having lost their earlier matches against Bengaluru FC and East Bengal . The team struggled to find rhythm against a compact Goan defence, and the defeat emphasizes the work they need to do to climb the table.

The match was broadcast live on FanCode and Sony Sports TEN 2 , allowing fans across the country to follow the action. With FC Goa asserting themselves early in the season and Sporting Delhi seeking their first points, Thursday’s clash set the tone for an exciting week of ISL football , combining tactical intensity with moments of individual brilliance.