ISL 2026/27: Erwin, Figueira fire Mohun Bagan to 2-1 comeback win over SC Delhi
Synopsis
Mohun Bagan Super Giant trailed SC Delhi at half-time in New Delhi but flipped the match in just four second-half minutes — Lee Erwin equalised in the 56th and Miguel Figueira put the Mariners ahead in the 60th. The 2-1 win is a statement comeback that keeps Bagan firmly in the ISL 2026/27 picture.
Key Takeaways
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in the ISL 2026/27 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on 16 October .
Lalrinliana Hnamte gave SC Delhi the lead with a left-footed finish in the 23rd minute .
Lee Erwin equalised for Bagan in the 56th minute , slotting home from a Rahul Bheke assist.
Miguel Figueira completed the comeback in the 60th minute , set up by Lalengmawia Ralte .
SC Delhi's best late chance — Hnamte in the 90+6th minute — went over the bar as Bagan held on for all three points.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced a clinical second-half turnaround to defeat Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) 2-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, 16 October. Lalrinliana Hnamte had given the Phoenixes a first-half lead, but goals from Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira within four minutes of each other after the break sealed all three points for the Mariners.
SC Delhi Draw First Blood
The hosts started on the front foot, with Juan Peña testing Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with a long-range effort as early as the 4th minute. Lamgoulen Hangshing then headed over following a corner in the 8th minute, signalling SC Delhi's intent. The Mariners attempted to respond — Lee Erwin fired wide from outside the box, while Rahul Bheke connected with a Lallianzuala Chhangte cross only to be denied by goalkeeper Nora Fernandes.
The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute, when Manoj Mohammad picked out Hnamte in space. The winger finished coolly with his left foot into the bottom-left corner to give SC Delhi a 1-0 lead. The Phoenixes held firm through a competitive closing half-hour — Rodriguinho tested Kaith from range and Fernandes kept out Figueira's attempt — to take their advantage into the break.
Bagan's Second-Half Blitz
Mohun Bagan returned with renewed urgency and drew level in the 56th minute. Rahul Bheke delivered a precise ball into the box for Erwin, who slotted home with his right foot into the bottom-left corner to make it 1-1. The Mariners did not stop there. Just four minutes later, in the 60th minute, Lalengmawia Ralte set up Miguel Figueira, who placed a left-footed finish into the bottom-left corner to complete the turnaround at 2-1.
SC Delhi Push Late, Bagan Hold On
The Phoenixes attempted to find a way back. Rodriguinho tried his luck from outside the box in the 72nd minute, but his effort sailed over. Bagan continued to threaten on the counter — Samir Zeljković tested Fernandes from inside the box, Alberto Rodríguez headed over from a corner, and Manvir Singh forced another save late in the game.
SC Delhi's best late chance came in the 90+6th minute, when Hnamte's effort again went over the crossbar. The Mariners held on to complete a 2-1 win and bank three crucial ISL points on the road.
Key Performers
Lee Erwin was a constant threat, testing Fernandes repeatedly before his equaliser. Miguel Figueira provided the decisive goal, rewarding Bagan's second-half pressure. For SC Delhi, Lalrinliana Hnamte was lively throughout — scoring the opener and going close again late on — while goalkeeper Nora Fernandes kept the Phoenixes in contention with several important saves in the first half.
Point of View
Conceding first and then hitting back in a compressed burst — has become a recurring theme for the Mariners in recent seasons. Scoring twice in four minutes to overturn a deficit on the road is not luck; it reflects tactical flexibility and squad depth that most ISL rivals cannot match. For SC Delhi, however, the failure to convert first-half pressure into a cushion, and the inability to hold a one-goal lead at home, will raise serious questions about their defensive resilience. Hnamte's individual quality was evident, but without a stronger collective backline, the Phoenixes will keep dropping points from winning positions.
NationPress
17 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Mohun Bagan and SC Delhi in ISL 2026/27?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won 2-1 against Sporting Club Delhi on 16 October 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. SC Delhi led 1-0 at half-time before the Mariners scored twice in four second-half minutes.
Who scored the goals in the Mohun Bagan vs SC Delhi ISL match?
Lalrinliana Hnamte opened the scoring for SC Delhi in the 23rd minute. Lee Erwin equalised for Mohun Bagan in the 56th minute, and Miguel Figueira scored the winner in the 60th minute.
Where was the ISL 2026/27 match between Mohun Bagan and SC Delhi played?
The match was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, 16 October 2026, with SC Delhi as the home side.
Who assisted Miguel Figueira's winning goal for Mohun Bagan?
Lalengmawia Ralte provided the assist for Figueira's 60th-minute winner, which Figueira finished with his left foot into the bottom-left corner.
How did SC Delhi perform despite the defeat?
SC Delhi were competitive throughout, particularly in the first half, with goalkeeper Nora Fernandes making several important saves. Lalrinliana Hnamte was SC Delhi's most threatening player, scoring the opener and going close again in injury time, but the Phoenixes could not hold their lead.
