SC Delhi beat Inter Kashi 3-0 in the Indian Super League in Pune on SaturdayCarlos Fortes scored early, Juan Pena doubled the lead, and Rodriguinho added a third late goal as Delhi secured all three points.
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ISL 2026-27: Carlos Fortes, Juan Pena and Rodriguinho fire SC Delhi to 3-0 win over Inter Kashi
ISL 2026-27: SC Delhi put up a brilliant show in the Indian Super League on SaturdayThe visitors beat Inter Kashi 3-0 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune and took home all three points.
It was a proper team performance from DelhiCarlos Fortes gave them an early lead, Juan Pena made it 2-0 late in the second half, and Rodriguinho finished the job with a third goal in the final minutesInter Kashi tried hard to come back into the game, but they just could not find a goal.
Delhi started the match on the front foot and got the reward very quicklyIn just the sixth minute, Rodriguinho found Fortes inside the box with a smart passFortes did not make any mistakeHe finished from close range with his left foot and put the ball right in the centre of the goalDelhi were 1-0 up.
After going behind, Inter Kashi tried to hit backThey got a few chances from set-piecesPratik Chaudhari and Leewan Castanha both went close with headers, but the ball did not go in.
At the other end, Delhi kept pushingRodriguinho tested Shubham Dhas with a strong shot from outside the boxMohammed Aimen and Carlos Fortes were also involved in a few good attacking movesDelhi looked sharp on the ball.
Just before half-time, Inter Kashi had their best chance to equalisePratik Chaudhari rose high to meet a cross and his header hit the postIt was so close, but the luck was not with the home sideThe first half ended with Delhi leading 1-0.
In the second half, Inter Kashi came out with more energy“They wanted to score an early goal and get back into the gameThey created a few half-chances, but Delhi’s defence stayed strong.
Delhi, on the other hand, kept threatening on the counter-attackJuan Pena missed a big chance from inside the boxIt looked like Delhi would regret that miss.
But the visitors did not have to wait for longIn the 74th minute, Delhi finally doubled their leadManoj Mohammed put in a lovely cross into the boxPena was in the right place at the right timeHe met the cross with a header from the centre of the box and made it 2-0.
Inter Kashi were now fully under pressureThey pushed more men forward, but that left space at the backDelhi took full advantage of it.
In the 88th minute, Rodriguinho put the final nail in the coffinHe made it 3-0 with a finish from his left footRodriguinho played a great game throughout and it was a deserved goal for him.
In the end, it was a comfortable and convincing win for SC DelhiThe Phoenixes played smart football, took their chances, and kept a clean sheetInter Kashi will be disappointed, especially after that header that hit the postBut on the day, Delhi were simply the better team.
