ISL 2026/27: Mohun Bagan Win, Punjab FC Beat Odisha

Mohun Bagan secured their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 season with an impressive 2-1 comeback victory over SC Delhi. After falling behind to Lalrinliana Hnamte’s first-half goal, the Kolkata giants responded through Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira, who scored twice in a five-minute spell to turn the match around.

Meanwhile, Punjab FC began their ISL campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Raphael Messi Bouli scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to secure all three points for Punjab.

With matchweek 2 underway following an exciting opening set of fixtures, here is a recap of the latest action from ISL 2026/27.

SC Delhi 1-2 Mohun Bagan: Erwin and Miguel Complete Second-Half Comeback

Goals: Lalrinliana Hnamte 23′ – Lee Erwin 56′, Miguel Figueira 60′

Mohun Bagan registered their first victory of the ISL 2026/27 season after coming from behind to defeat SC Delhi 2-1 away from home. Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored in the second half, helping the visitors recover from a frustrating first-half performance in front of goal.

SC Delhi Take the Lead Through Hnamte

Mohun Bagan started the contest strongly, with Miguel Figueira causing problems for the SC Delhi defence. The Brazilian delivered a dangerous low cross early in the game, but striker Lee Erwin could not reach the ball to turn it into a scoring opportunity.

SC Delhi gradually found their rhythm and began creating chances of their own. Juan Pena and Rodriguinho tested Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, who was called into action to keep the hosts from taking an early lead.

The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 23rd minute. Manoj Mohammed played an excellent clipped pass forward, allowing Lalrinliana Hnamte to beat the offside trap. Hnamte controlled the ball with his chest before calmly finishing past the advancing Kaith to put SC Delhi 1-0 ahead.

Delhi continued to threaten as the first half progressed, taking shots whenever opportunities arose. However, Mohun Bagan had a golden chance to restore parity just before the break. Erwin connected with a volley but sent his effort over the crossbar, leaving the visitors trailing at half-time.

Mohun Bagan Respond With Two Quick Goals

Mohun Bagan continued searching for an equaliser after the restart. Anirudh Thapa came close after Dejan Drazic played him through on goal, but the midfielder failed to hit the target.

SC Delhi then had an opportunity to extend their advantage. Mohammed Aimen produced an impressive driving run through the middle before unleashing a shot, but Kaith made an excellent save to keep Mohun Bagan in the contest.

The visitors finally found their breakthrough in the 56th minute. Thapa delivered a low cross from the right, and Rahul Bheke helped direct the ball into Erwin’s path. The Scottish forward made no mistake from close range, finishing from just two yards to bring Mohun Bagan level at 1-1.

Four minutes later, Mohun Bagan completed the turnaround. Apuia collected the ball and produced a skilful run through the centre of the pitch before slipping a pass into Miguel Figueira’s path. The Brazilian finished confidently, curling the ball into the opposite bottom corner to give the visitors a 2-1 lead in the 60th minute.

SC Delhi Push for an Equaliser, but Bagan Hold On

Having taken the lead, Mohun Bagan focused on protecting their advantage while looking for opportunities to put the match beyond reach. SC Delhi pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but the visitors defended resolutely during the closing stages.

Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh all came close to adding another goal for Mohun Bagan late in the game. However, none of the opportunities resulted in a third goal.

SC Delhi could not find a way through before the final whistle, allowing Mohun Bagan to secure a valuable three points. The second-half contributions from Erwin and Miguel proved decisive as the Kolkata side turned a one-goal deficit into a 2-1 victory.

Punjab FC 2-1 Odisha FC: Messi Bouli Strikes Twice in Dramatic Win

Goals: Raphael Messi Bouli 1′, 90+5′ – Thoiba Singh 15′

Punjab FC opened their ISL 2026/27 campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Raphael Messi Bouli scored in the opening minute and then struck again deep into stoppage time to give Punjab all three points.

The match looked destined to end in a draw before Messi Bouli delivered the decisive goal with virtually the last kick of the game. His late strike rewarded Punjab for their attacking efforts, particularly during the second half.

Punjab FC Score After Just 42 Seconds

Punjab FC made an explosive start, taking the lead just 42 seconds after kick-off. A flowing team move carried the ball from defence to attack before Muhammad Uvais delivered a precise low cross towards the back post.

Messi Bouli was perfectly positioned to meet the delivery and calmly rolled the ball into an open goal from close range. The early finish gave Punjab a 1-0 advantage and immediately put Odisha FC under pressure.

Punjab looked to build on their fast start and continued pushing forward. Alfred Planas had a couple of opportunities as the hosts attempted to extend their lead, but Odisha gradually worked their way back into the contest.

Thoiba Singh Equalises for Odisha FC

Odisha FC found their equaliser in the 15th minute through Thoiba Singh. The goal came from a corner delivered by Puitea, with Thoiba left unmarked inside the penalty area.

The midfielder connected with the set-piece and headed the ball into the bottom-left corner. Punjab goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh could do little to prevent the effort, and Odisha were back on level terms at 1-1.

The equaliser gave Odisha renewed confidence, and both sides continued to compete for control of the game. Despite their efforts, neither team managed to find another goal before the interval.

Punjab Miss Chances Before Messi Bouli’s Late Winner

Punjab FC started the second half with attacking intent and missed two significant opportunities to regain the lead. Planas was unable to convert a close-range volley after receiving a cross from Muhammad Suhail.

Diego Raposo also came close after Ricky Shabong sent him through on goal. However, Odisha goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari produced an outstanding save to deny him and keep his team in the contest.

Odisha FC had a major opportunity from a set-piece in the 80th minute. Rahim Ali glanced Puitea’s corner towards Stephen Eze, whose header was blocked by Messi Bouli, helping Punjab avoid conceding a late goal.

With the match approaching its conclusion, Punjab continued searching for a winner. Their persistence finally paid off in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Messi Bouli struck again, scoring in the 90+5th minute to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory.

The late goal completed a memorable performance from the forward, whose brace secured Punjab FC’s first three points of the ISL 2026/27 campaign. Given the chances they created after the break, Punjab could take encouragement from both their attacking play and their ability to find a decisive moment late in the contest.

ISL 2026/27: Key Takeaways From the Latest Matches

• Mohun Bagan secure their first win: Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored four minutes apart to complete a 2-1 comeback victory against SC Delhi.
• SC Delhi start strongly but fall short: Lalrinliana Hnamte gave the hosts the lead in the first half, but they could not hold on after the break.
• Messi Bouli delivers for Punjab FC: The forward scored in the opening minute and netted a stoppage-time winner against Odisha FC.
• Odisha FC fight back: Thoiba Singh’s 15th-minute header brought Odisha level, but the team conceded a late goal and left empty-handed.
• Late goals make the difference: Both matches featured decisive attacking moments, with Mohun Bagan scoring twice in quick succession and Punjab finding the winner in stoppage time.

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Conclusion

The latest ISL 2026/27 action delivered two entertaining encounters, with Mohun Bagan and Punjab FC both earning important victories. Mohun Bagan showed resilience by recovering from a first-half deficit against SC Delhi, while Erwin and Miguel’s second-half goals ensured a 2-1 win.

Punjab FC, meanwhile, produced a dramatic finish against Odisha FC, with Raphael Messi Bouli scoring twice to secure a 2-1 result. His stoppage-time strike proved the difference after Thoiba Singh had equalised for Odisha in the first half.

Both results provided early talking points in the Indian Super League season, with comeback football and late drama taking centre stage in the latest round of matches.