Sporting Club Delhi vs Mohun Bagan SG: Mariners Come From Behind to Win 2-1

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to beat Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in their MG Indian Super League 2026-27 encounter on Friday.

Lalrinliana Hnamte gave SC Delhi the lead in the first half, but Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored within four minutes of each other after the break to complete the comeback for the Mariners.

SC Delhi started well and created the first opening in the fourth minute when Juan Peña tested Vishal Kaith from distance. Lamgoulen Hangshing then sent an effort over the crossbar from a corner four minutes later.

Mohun Bagan gradually settled into the game. Lee Erwin tried his luck from outside the box, while Rahul Bheke came close after meeting Lallianzuala Chhangte’s cross, but SC Delhi goalkeeper Nora Fernandes made the save.

The hosts took the lead in the 23rd minute.

Manoj Mohammad found Lalrinliana Hnamte, who finished with his left foot into the bottom-left corner to make it 1-0.

Both teams continued to create chances before half-time. Rodriguinho tested Kaith from long range, while Miguel Figueira forced Nora into a save from outside the box.

Erwin also went close twice before the break. He forced another save in the 39th minute and then narrowly missed the target in first-half stoppage time.

SC Delhi went into half-time with their one-goal lead intact.

Mohun Bagan returned for the second half with greater urgency and found the equaliser in the 56th minute.

Rahul Bheke played the ball into Erwin inside the box, and the forward calmly finished with his right foot into the bottom-left corner to make it 1-1.

The Mariners completed the turnaround only four minutes later.

Lalengmawia Ralte set up Miguel Figueira, who finished with his left foot into the bottom-left corner to give Mohun Bagan a 2-1 lead in the 60th minute.

SC Delhi tried to respond, with Rodriguinho shooting over from outside the box in the 72nd minute.

Mohun Bagan continued to create chances in the closing stages. Samir Zeljković tested Nora from inside the area, while Alberto Rodríguez headed over from a corner.

Manvir Singh also forced a late save as the Mariners looked for a third goal.

SC Delhi pushed forward in search of an equaliser and Hnamte had one final opportunity in the 90+6th minute, but his effort went over the crossbar.

Mohun Bagan held on through the final moments to complete a 2-1 victory and take all three points after a strong second-half comeback.