Rodriguinho's five-goal debut propels SC Delhi to Group C lead in Durand Cup

Brazilian forward Rodriguinho scored five goals in his first match for SC Delhi, leading the team to a 7‑0 victory over Defenders FC in the 135th Durand Cup. The win, achieved at the Birsa Munda Stadium, placed SC Delhi at the top of Group C with six points from two games, moving them closer to a quarter‑final berth. Defenders FC finished the group stage without a point after three consecutive defeats. SC Delhi’s head coach Tomasz Tchorz introduced Rodriguinho and Colombian forward Duvan Mina in the starting lineup, while teammates Mohammed Aimen and Juan Sebastián Peña also contributed to the scoring tally.