Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC produced a spirited performance to trounce Sporting Club Delhi FC 3–1 in the Reliance Foundation Development League, in a morning fixture played under foggy and mist-laden conditions at the Sudeva FC Ground, with kick-off at 9 am.Despite limited visibility and challenging weather, Rajasthan United FC started on the front foot and opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Rajkumar Lichenba. The Jaipur-based team maintained its momentum after the break, extending the lead in the 65th minute when Naoba Meitei found the net following sustained attacking pressure. Sporting Club Delhi managed to pull one goal back, but Rajasthan United FC ensured all three points as Lachenba completed his brace in the 87th minute, sealing a deserved 3-1 victory.
The match highlighted the squad’s composure and resilience, with the players adapting effectively to the foggy conditions and executing the game plan with maturity. Dharminder Singh, coach of Rajasthan United FC said: “Playing early morning in fog is never easy, but the boys showed great focus and discipline. Their intensity from the first minute made the difference, it’s a brilliant way to start off the new year, 2026.”KK Tak,chairman of Rajasthan United FC, stated: “This win in difficult conditions is a proud moment for the club. It reflects our commitment to developing young players who are not only technically sound but also mentally strong. We will continue to support our academy and development programmes to take Rajasthan football forward.”Rajasthan United FC will now turn their attention to the upcoming fixtures in the Reliance Foundation Development League as they look to maintain their positive momentum against Inter Kashi.
