SC Delhi Stages Dramatic Comeback Win, Putting Mumbai City FC Coach's Job at Risk

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SC Delhi secured a remarkable 3-2 victory against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 opener. Trailing 0-3 until the 72nd minute, SC Delhi scored three goals in the final 20 minutes, including two in stoppage time, to snatch the win. Carlos Fortes initiated the comeback, followed by late equalizers from Akshat Mehra and Juan Pena. This dramatic turnaround lifts SC Delhi from the bottom to eighth place, while Mumbai City, with two points from four games, remains near the bottom, intensifying pressure on coach Manolo Marquez.