New Delhi, October 16: Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their comeback trail in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored in quick succession in the second half after Lalrinliana Hnamte had put the hosts ahead.

SC Delhi started on the front foot, with Juan Peña testing Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with a long-range effort in the fourth minute. Lamgoulen Hangshing also threatened from a corner shortly afterwards, sending his attempt over the crossbar.

The Mariners gradually found their rhythm, with Lee Erwin shooting wide from outside the box. Rahul Bheke came close to opening the scoring after connecting with Lallianzuala Chhangte’s cross, but SC Delhi goalkeeper Nora Fernandes produced a save to deny him. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Manoj Mohammad delivered a pass to Hnamte, who finished with his left foot into the bottom-left corner to hand SC Delhi a 1-0 lead.

Both teams created opportunities before the interval, but Kaith and Fernandes kept the opposition at bay. Despite late attempts from Erwin, Mohun Bagan went into half-time trailing by a goal.

Lee Erwin, Miguel Figueira Complete Mohun Bagan Comeback

Mohun Bagan returned with greater attacking intent after the break and found the equaliser in the 56th minute. Bheke picked out Erwin inside the penalty area, and the forward calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner to make it 1-1.

The visitors completed the turnaround just four minutes later. Lalengmawia Ralte set up Figueira, who finished with his left foot to put Mohun Bagan ahead 2-1 in the 60th minute.
SC Delhi attempted to restore parity, but Rodriguinho’s effort in the 72nd minute sailed over the crossbar.

The Mariners continued to threaten through Samir Zeljković, Alberto Rodríguez and Manvir Singh, with Fernandes making important saves to keep the hosts in contention.

SC Delhi mounted a late push for an equaliser, but Hnamte sent his effort over the crossbar in stoppage time. Mohun Bagan held firm to secure all three points, completing an impressive second-half comeback away from home.