By the report’s account, FC Raengdai were the sharper side early on and took the lead through Chongtham Kishan Singh. Raengdai reportedly looked comfortable on the ball, pressed high and made life awkward for SC Delhi’s first phase of build-up.
That control did not last.
Once the game opened up, SC Delhi found space and speed. The report credits Sunny with driving the turnaround, while Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Pena and Augustine Lalrochana were also said to be on the scoresheet as the margin widened dramatically.
Knockout ties often turn on one substitution, one change of rhythm, one player willing to attack a tiring defence. If this account holds, Sunny delivered all of that.
His impact appears to have been less about structure and more about force:
That is often the difference between a side chasing a game and a side taking control of it. SC Delhi reportedly went from reacting to dictating.
The comeback is the headline, but the first half should still serve as a warning. Conceding early and struggling for control can be costly against stronger opposition later in the tournament. At the same time, scoring five in a quarter-final - even with careful attribution - points to depth, resilience and real attacking punch.
SC Delhi now head toward the semi-finals with momentum, while the next storyline to watch is clear: can they start the next tie with the same authority they finished this one?