Delhi FC register their first win of the ongoing I-League season as they edge past Rajasthan United 4-3 in a thrilling match at Namdhari Stadium in Punjab on Thursday.

Delhi FC got a chance to heal an old wound, inflicted by Rajasthan United in the 2021 I-League Qualifiers, where they beat Delhi, 1-0.

The first half of the game was a thrilling one as it started with two back to back goals from both teams. Aroldo da Silva Arruda, known to fans as Aroldinho, found the back of the net in the third minute of the game to give Delhi FC the lead. However, Rajasthan United responded swiftly, and made the equaliser within 10 minutes of the goal when Dario Da’silva Junior ran into the Delhi FC box, and set up Yash Tripathi for a composed finish.

Delhi FC regained the lead in the 34th minute, with an unmarked Gurtej Singh heading the ball into the net with the assistance of M. T. Lugun. Aroldinho, sent Delhi FC into halftime with a 3-1 lead as he managed to secure his second goal of the match in the 44th minute of the game.

Delhi FC firmly maintained their offensive in the second half and extended their lead in the 52nd minute. Captain Sergio Barboza Junior converted a penalty from the spot and secured the winning goal for Delhi FC. Rajasthan United displayed resilience and determination as they reduced the gap in the scoreline in the 65th minute. With the help of Lalchungnunga's corner Tripathi made a header and picked his second goal of the match. In the next three minute Tripathi completed his hat-trick, taking the chance to put the ball in after Delhi FC goalkeeper Pawan Kumar blocked a shot from Richard Gadze.

Ibrahim Moro received a second yellow card from referee Surojit Das in the 82nd minute which doused the hopes of Rajasthan United. Delhi FC successfully held on to their lead and secured a hard-fought victory in a thrilling match.