I-League 2017: East Bengal vs Gokulam Kerala FC, Player Ratings

Gokulam Kerala FC

Kamo had an average game.

Bilal Hussein (5.5/10): Bilal did make two good saves one from Charles and another from Plaza, but his positioning was poor.

Emmanuel Chigozie (7/10): Chigozie did a good job to keep the East Bengal attackers at bay especially after they were reduced to 10 men.

Daniel Addo (7/10): Addo was brilliant in the first half, and he kept Plaza quiet for most parts of the first half. He also helped Gokulam win a lot loose balls.

Provat Lakra (6/10): The Gokulam right back worked really hard to keep the likes of Katsumi quiet but wasn’t very effective. It was actually Salam Ranjan who troubled him the most.

Santu Singh (7/10): Santu was probably one of the best defenders on the pitch. He was the main reason why Danmawia had such a quiet game.

Md. Rashid (5.5/10): Even though the Kerala midfielders had a bright start to the game, Rashid was guilty of gifting away possession to East Bengal on multiple occasions.

Arun Jayaraj (6/10): Arun did a good job to cover a lot of ground in the midfield and his distribution was also quite good. He also did a good job to keep a tight check on Amna

Khaidem Meitei (6/10): Meitei did a good job of running down the left wing for Gokulam. He was one of those players who ventured forward at every chance he got, but his link up and final delivery into the box was left wanting.

Rohit Mirza (4.5/10): Rohit Mirza was rightly sent off as he blatantly kicked Katsumi Yusa from behind, a tackle which could have ended a player’s career, had he connected it an inch lower. Before being sent off though Mirza was lively down the right wing for Gokulam and his sending off came as a big blow given he was one of the better players in the Gokulam side.

Bayi Kamo Stephane (6.5/10): Bayi, before being subbed off, had a good game, as he troubled the East Bengal defence with his touches and turns and also tested Barreto with some good snapshots. Bayi passing and movement was something that kept the East Bengal defenders on their heels.

Francis Idriss (6.5/10): Francis was unlucky to not score from the freekick which hit the bar. Francis was also really good with his passes and set-piece delivery. The one thing that Francis needs to work on is his movement.