Borja Martínez and Ryan Williams stand out as Bengaluru beat SC Delhi 3-2 in ISL 2026-27 opener
Bengaluru FC defeated SC Delhi 3-2 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru in the ISL 2026-27 season opener on October 10, 2026, with a late winner in the 89th minute securing the victory. The match produced five goals and was described as a thriller as both teams showed attacking intent throughout.
Both sides traded blows in a contest that saw SC Delhi mount a first-half response before Bengaluru recovered in the second half; Bengaluru ultimately clinched the result with a decisive score in the 89th minute. The game featured a mixture of open play goals, an own goal, and contributions from substitutes as coaches on both benches altered tactics in the second period.
Bengaluru’s forward line included Borja Martínez, who scored twice—once in the 22nd minute and again in the 75th minute—and Ryan Williams, who was prominent in stretching SC Delhi’s shape and creating a focal point for the hosts. The match report notes a Rodriguinho strike for SC Delhi and records that goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu conceded twice: one was an own goal and the other came from Rodriguinho slotting home past a clean goal. The fixture was settled late when substitute Soham provided the assist for the winning goal.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was given a 7/10 rating after a night in which he conceded twice but was credited with steadying the defence while Bengaluru recovered; the report specifies that one of the goals against him was an own goal he could not influence. Roshan Singh Naorem received a 6.5/10 and was noted for defensive struggles when the defence was tested, including being bypassed on the ball that resulted in Koch’s own goal. Suresh Singh Wangjam earned a 7/10 for his holding work in a congested midfield and for feeding the flanks during Bengaluru’s recovery.
Defensive and wide contributions from Bengaluru were highlighted: Chinglensana was described as part of a defence that improved after half-time, Mihailo supplied the assist for Borja Martínez’s equaliser, and Manuel de Iriondo, who came on to help control an overloaded midfield, was rated 7/10. Bench impact was noted as Soham came on to add energy, assist the winning goal, and Nikhil made a late appearance with limited impact.
For SC Delhi, goalkeeper Nora Fernandes was said to have a mixed outing, conceding three but making important saves and showing composure in distribution. Defenders Manoj Mohammad, Viáfara and Nduka Junior were credited with tackles and clearances while Lamgoulen Gou Hangshing (Gogou) received a 6/10 for his committed shift at the back. Hnamte was singled out as one of SC Delhi’s encouraging performers for his dribbling and creative intent in the final third.
Other SC Delhi midfield and attacking contributions included Azhar’s intensity but frequent loss of possession, Sanatomba Singh’s dependable defensive work on the right flank, and Juan Peña’s forward runs; the report states that the ball played by Peña resulted in Koch’s own goal. Substitute appearances saw Sourav introduced in the 64th minute with limited attacking impact, Ndayishimiye come on in the 67th minute register a shot on target and receive a yellow card, Thokchom Diamond Singh given a 6/10 for his second-half introduction, and Akshat Mehra having little time to influence the match.
Bengaluru’s late winner secured all three points in the ISL 2026-27 opener at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, leaving SC Delhi to rue missed opportunities in a five-goal contest.
