What happened
Mohun Bagan overturned a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1, with Erwin and Figueira scoring after halftime.
Why it matters
The victory gives Mohun Bagan their first points of the season and a morale boost.
Remember this
A disciplined second-half response turned the game for Mohun Bagan.
More context & who is affected
Mohun Bagan Super Giants staged a stunning comeback to defeat Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in their ISL 2026/27 encounter at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on Friday. The win marked Mohun Bagan's first victory of the season after a opening loss to NorthEast United.
Lalrinliana Hnamte had given Delhi the lead in the 23rd minute, but Lee Erwin's 56th-minute equalizer and Miguel Figueira's 60th-minute winner completed the turnaround. Figueira's decisive strike came via an assist from Lalengmawia Ralte.
The three points lifted Mohun Bagan in the league standings, with the manner of the victory highlighting their resilience and tactical adjustments made at halftime.
- Final Score
- 2-1 (Mohun Bagan Super Giants) Mohun Bagan Super Giants won 2-1 against Sporting Club DelhiETV BharatRediff
- Venue and Date
- Oct 16, 2026 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New DelhiETV BharatHindustan Times
Match Overview
Mohun Bagan rallied from 1-0 down at halftime to claim a 2-1 comeback victory over Delhi.
- 23' - Lalrinliana Hnamte opens scoring for Delhi
- 56' - Lee Erwin equalizes for Mohun Bagan
- 60' - Miguel Figueira nets the winner after assist
Football Fans
Mohun Bagan secured their first win of the ISL 2026/27 season, boosting their league position.
Football Fans
The comeback victory demonstrated Mohun Bagan's resilience and tactical adjustments after halftime.
Reporting fromETV Bharat ↗Rediff ↗Hindustan Times ↗
Sources & verification3 sources · 4 claims
These are the records behind this briefing. Linked reporting is not the same as independent confirmation.
- ETV BharatReportingPublished Oct 17, 2026 · Accessed Oct 17, 2026
- RediffReportingPublished Oct 17, 2026 · Accessed Oct 17, 2026
- Hindustan TimesReporting
ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant come from behind to register win over Sporting Club Delhi ↗
Published Oct 16, 2026 · Accessed Oct 17, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Mohun Bagan Super Giants defeated Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in their ISL match on October 16, 2026.
Lalrinliana Hnamte scored Sporting Club Delhi's first goal in the 23rd minute.
Lee Erwin levelled for Mohun Bagan in the 56th minute.
Miguel Figueira scored the winner in the 60th minute, assisted by Lalengmawia Ralte.
