I-League 2017/18: Gokulam Kerala FC vs Mohun Bagan, Player Ratings

Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan

Shilton Paul (6/10): Shilton was not challenged for most of the first half. Shilton showed his quality in the second half in which he was dominated in the Mohun Bagan box. He was also confident about coming front in one-on-one situation to clear the ball.

Kingsley Eze (6/10): Eze was a solid presence in the defense for Bagan. Eze kept Arjun quiet for most of the game and neutralized the aerial threats created by Gokulam crosses.

Dipanda Dicka (7.5/10): With 13 goals in the season, Dicka was one of the most prolific strikers in the league. He lived up to his reputation as he opened the scoring for Bagan. Dicka was a constant threat to Gokulam, although he could have improved the finishing as he got some good chances late in the game.

Yuta Kinowaki (6/10): Kinowaki was a strong presence in the midfield. Dominating the midfield with good control over the ball and accurate passing, he was a strong contributor for Bagan in midfield.

Akram Moghrabi (5.5/10): Failed to become a threat in the attack and was silent for most of the game. His good passing and ball control helped Bagan to control the midfield.

Arijit Bagui (6/10): Struggled to keep up with Gokulam attack for most of the game but came back with some strong defensive contributions late in the game to deny Gokulam a win.

Rana Gharami (5.5/10): A mistake from Rana helped Gokulam equalize the game. With mistimed tackles and failure to clear aerial threats, he had a poor game.

Cameron Watson (6.5/10): Watson's long ranger outside the box was only denied by the woodwork. The chance he created was the reason for Bagan's goal. With good control of the ball as well as good passing, he was a strong presence in the Bagan midfield.

Nikhil Kadam (6.5/10): Kadam was always an attacking threat to Gokulam on their right side. With good crosses and a couple of good shots, Kadam kept the Gokulam defense always on alert.

Gurjinder Kumar (6/10): Defensively Gurjinder was effective today. His goal-line clearance in the dying minutes of the game to deny Kisekka a goal was what kept Bagan alive in the game. He was rough on tackles as he conceded some freekicks.

Azharuddin Mallick (5/10): Mallick failed to make an impact in the game with some poor crosses and bad ball control. Mallick was pulled back in the 32nd minute.