SC Delhi vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant Ratings : Miguel,Hnamte shine; Viafara, Vishal disappoint
The first home game for SC Delhi ended in a 2-1 defeat against the Mariners
Sporting Club Delhi hosted Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter on 16th October 2026, 7:30 PM IST, with both teams looking to bounce back from defeats in their opening matches of the season. SC Delhi were hoping to make the most of home advantage, while Mohun Bagan arrived determined to get their campaign back on track.
SC Delhi made a promising start and took the lead in the 24th minute through Lalrinliana Hnamte, who finished off a move assisted by Manoj Mohammad. The home side went into the break with a 1–0 advantage, giving their supporters reason to believe they could secure their first points of the campaign.
However, the second half brought a turnaround. Mohun Bagan equalised in the 56th minute through Lee Erwin before Miguel Figueira scored four minutes later to put the visitors ahead. Despite SC Delhi’s efforts to respond, Mohun Bagan held on to their lead, leaving the hosts with a narrow 2–1 defeat.
Let us take a look at the Player Ratings from the match.
SC Delhi Player Ratings
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Nora Fernandes – 6.5/10
Nora Fernandes had a demanding game between the posts for SC Delhi against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, conceding two goals while making an impressive eight saves. His eight saves demonstrated good reflexes, sharp shot-stopping ability, and determination to keep his team in the contest. He showed resilience under pressure and made several important interventions to prevent MBSG from extending their lead. Despite conceding twice, he remained active throughout the match
Manoj Mohammad – 7/10
Manoj Mohammad had a very good game contributing both in attack and defence. He provided 1 assist and created 2 chances, helping his team going forward. Defensively, he made 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 8 clearances, showing good awareness and positioning. He worked hard throughout the match and did a good job of dealing with MBSG’s attacks. Overall, Manoj put in a strong all-round performance, making an impact at both ends of the pitch.
Duvan Viafara – 6/10
Viafara had a mixed performance for SC Delhi against MBSG. He made 7 clearances and did a decent job of dealing with the opposition’s attacks. However, he struggled to keep possession and gave the ball away too often, putting his team under pressure. He also received a yellow card, which added to his difficulties. Overall, he was useful defensively
Nduka Junior – 6.5/10
Nduka Junior had a solid defensive performance for SC Delhi against MBSG. He made 6 clearances and 3 tackles, showing good strength and awareness at the back. He did well to stop attacks and help his team defensively throughout the match. Overall, he was reliable at the back and put in a good shift to help SC Delhi deal with MBSG’s attacking threats.
Lamgoulen Gogou Hangshing – 6.5/10
Gogou had a decent game for SC Delhi and showed good leadership as captain. He worked hard defensively, making 4 tackles and 1 clearance to help his team. He also created a chance going forward, although the attempt was off target. Overall, he showed good effort, helped defensively, and led the team well throughout the match.
Mohammad Azhar – 6/10
Mohammad Azhar had an average game for SC Delhi today. His passing was decent, and he did well to keep the ball moving, but he lacked sharpness in other areas. He made 1 tackle and 1 interception, though his overall defensive contribution could have been better. He seemed a little off his usual level and could have done more to help the team
Yanglem Sanatomba Singh – 6/10
Yanglem Sanatomba Singh had a decent game for SC Delhi, contributing both in attack and defence. He created 1 chance and made 1 tackle, 1 clearance, and 1 interception. He put in a good effort and helped the team when needed, but could have done more to make a bigger impact on the game.
Lalrinliana Hnamte – 8/10
Hnamte had a good game for SC Delhi and was one of the key players, scoring the team’s goal. He had 1 shot on target and 2 shots off target, showing that he was willing to take his chances. Defensively, he also worked hard, making 3 tackles, 1 clearance, and 1 interception.
He contributed at both ends of the pitch and showed good effort throughout the match. Overall, his goal and defensive work made him the most important player for SC Delhi today.
Mohammed Aimen – 7/10
Aimen had a good attacking performance for SC Delhi, creating 2 chances and taking 4 shots, with 1 on target, 1 off target, and 2 blocked. He looked active going forward and tried to make things happen for his team. Although he couldn’t get on the scoresheet, he showed good attacking intent and helped create opportunities.
Rodriguinho – 6.5/10
Rodriguinho didn’t look as sharp as he has in previous games for SC Delhi. He managed 2 shots, with 1 on target, but didn’t have his usual impact going forward. He tried to create opportunities but struggled to make a real difference in the attack. Overall, it was a quiet performance from him.
Juan Pena – 7/10
Juan Pena had a decent game for SC Delhi, taking 3 shots, with 1 on target, 1 off target, and 1 blocked. He also did well with his corners, delivering good balls and helping create attacking opportunities. He showed good effort going forward and tried to make things happen for the team. Overall, a solid performance, especially with his delivery from set pieces.
Substitutions
Clarence Fernandes – 6/10
Clarence came on in the 65th minute and had a limited impact on the game. He made 1 clearance and 1 interception, contributing a little defensively. However, he received a yellow card for an unnecessary foul and dissent, which was avoidable and showed poor discipline.
Augustine Lalrochana – 6/10
Augustine had limited time on the pitch and didn’t get many chances to make an impact for SC Delhi.
Mohun Bagan Player Ratings
Vishal Kaith – 6.5/10
There were questions about Kaith’s positioning after Hnamte scored the first goal of the game. Kaith was often seen out of his line, and SC Delhi strikers kept testing him from distance. He made a crucial save to deny Aimen the second goal of the night. Overall, Kaith was not at his best tonight against SC Delhi.
Rahul Bheke – 8/10
A centre back like Bheke made a forward run and gave the assist to Lee Erwin. A brilliant cross from Thapa was well deflected towards Erwin by Bheke inside the box. He was also solid defensively and was one of the finest defenders for Mohun Bagan tonight.
Mehtab Singh – 7.5/10
He failed to tackle Aimen, who went all in to score the second goal, before Kaith made a save. He had five defensive contributions tonight, including three clearances and had a great game tonight.
Alberto Rodriguez – 6.5/10
Alberto failed to track the late run of Hnamte, who missed an easy chance to score. He was shown a yellow card after an unnecessary physical brawl with Hnamte. Rodriguez was not at his peak performance tonight and made too many silly errors too.
Tekcham Abhishek – 7/10
Abhishek got a yellow card in the early minutes after a dangerous high boot challenge on Gogou. There were too many openings for SC Delhi tonight from his flank after Carlos Pena kept making those late accelerated runs.
Anirudh Thapa – 7/10
Thapa was a creative engine tonight, and his link-up play with Lee and Miguel was brilliant. He was also the architect behind Mohun Bagan’s first goal after giving a brilliant cross to Bheke.
Apuia – 8.5/10
Apuia made a brilliant run that set up the second goal for Mohun Bagan. He gave a brilliant pass that served as an assist as Miguel scored his first ISL goal in Mohun Bagan colours. He was arguably one of the best players on the field for the Mariners tonight.
Lallianzuala Chhangte – 8/10
The former Mumbai City FC winger had the joint most touches in the opposition box and also completed the most dribbles tonight against the Phoenix. He was subbed off in the 87th minute to make way for Subhasish Bose, who came in as a defensive change.
Miguel Figueira – 9/10
The Brazilian forward, who crossed one of the biggest divides in Indian football, scored his first ever ISL goal in a Mohun Bagan jersey after a brilliant cross from Apuia was beautifully put behind the net as Miguel gave the Mariners a 2-1 lead near the hour mark.
Dezan Drazic – 7.5/10
Drazic created five chances to score, especially in the first half. The Serbian winger was brilliant tonight before being subbed off to make way for Liston. His passing accuracy and successful dribbles were a talking point tonight.
Lee Erwin – 8/10
The former Leeds United striker came very close from scoring in a lot of occasions, but failed to convert those chances into goals. In the second half, he scored the equaliser after a brilliant assist from Rahul Bheke inside the D box, and the Scottish striker just had to tap it in.
Substitutions –
Manvir Singh – 6.5/10
He came in the 73rd minute and had some great chances. He took a brilliant curler that hit the bar and missed the goal narrowly by centimeters.
Samir Zelkovic – 6.5/10
Zelkovic lost his place in the starting eleven and was brought in and had a decent outing tonigh against the Phoenix after coming on in the last fifteen minutes.
Liston Colaco – 6/10
Colaco was brought in to replace Drazic and couldn’t impress much as Delhi kept finding the equaliser.
Sahal Abdul Samad – 7/10
Sahal came in for the last few minutes and was a brilliant addition on the field, providing the much-needed defensive stability in the midfield.
Subhasish Bose – 6/10
Bose was brought in the last few minutes of the game as a defensive change in place of Chhangte.
What happened in the ISL match between SC Delhi vs Mohun Bagan SG?
Sporting Club Delhi lost 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 16th October 2026.
What position are SC Delhi in the ISL points table after this match?
SC Delhi fall to the second last position (12th place), with 0 points and a goal difference of -2.
What position are Mohun Bagan SG in the ISL points table after this match?
Mohun Bagan move all the way to the 6th position with 3 points and a 0 goal difference.
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