Intercontinental Cup 2018: India vs New Zealand, Player Ratings

New Zealand

Sarpreet Singh was the most dangerous player on the pitch for New Zealand

Michael Woud (5/10) - The third keeper to start in the goal for the All Whites in the Intercontinental Cup had a quiet first half as India did not manage to trouble the Kiwi goal. However, he conceded early in the second half when Chhetri got the better of him.

Justin Gulley (6.5/10) - The right back of the visitors was strong on the flank and made a lot of runs up and down attacking the Indian defense on many occasions.

Nikko Boxall (7/10) - The young defender was calm and composed on the ball as New Zealand dominated proceedings in the first half of the match. He was strong in the air winning long balls put out by India.

Sam Brotherton (6.5/10) - The other central defender for the Kiwis was also strong inside the box and made a lot of interceptions as India attacked on the counter. He started plays from the back with good long balls for the attackers up ahead.

Liberato Cacace (6/10) - The youngster who had debuted in the last match was a strong force on the left flank making incisive runs on the flank. He was on point with his defensive duties as well falling back whenever the side needed.

Tim Payne (7/10) - The defensive midfielder operated just ahead of the defenders and was confident on the ball. He made crucial interceptions shutting out a lot of Indian counter-attacks.

Jai Ingham (6/10) - The midfielder had an eventful evening as he was involved in a clash with Ashique Kuruniyan early on that saw him get booked. He was subbed off in the second half when Cameron replaced him.

Cameron Howieson (6.5/10) - The skipper of the Kiwi side was strong on the ball in the middle of the park and controlled the tempo of the game well. He had a couple of long-range efforts on the goalkeeping Amrinder Singh on his toes.

Sarpreet Singh (7.5/10) - The most dangerous player on the pitch for the Kiwi side was brilliant with his ball control and pace creating chances.

He had a couple of chances on the goal in the first half and created the goal in the second half when he played De Jong through on the goal.

Andre De Jong (8/10) - The attacker was a thorn for India's defence throughout the game with his movement inside the box getting the better of the defenders on many occasions.

He got his goal eventually equalizing for the Kiwis with a well-taken chance one-on-one against Amrinder Singh.

Myer Bevan (7/10) - The striker had a productive game inside the box as he got on the end of a lot of inviting balls inside the Indian box but was unable to get one on target in the first half. He did well in the second half as well keeping the Indian defenders alert at all times.

Substitutes:

Adam Mitchell (4.5/10) - The first change of the match for the Kiwis, Mitchell came on to freshen up the defence replacing Nikko Boxall.

Henry Cameron (4.5/10) - Cameron came on to replace Ingham just before the hour mark and played in the midfield and did well with his passing in the centre.

Tae Hudson-Wihongi (4/10) - Wihongi replaced Payne for the final half-hour and did well to keep India in check as they looked for the winner.

Noah Billingsley (3/10) - The young striker came on to replace Bevan in the attack as the Kiwi coach injected fresh pace in the side.

Moses Dyer (5/10) - The substitution that proved to be the most effective as Dyer got the winning goal for the New Zealand side when he scored four minutes from time.

Matthew Ridenton (1.5/10) - The final change of the match as Ridenton replaced Sarpreet Singh in the dying minutes of the match.

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