ISL 2017/18, Match 66: NorthEast United FC vs FC Pune City, Player Ratings

FC Pune City

Marko Stankovic provided the assist for Marcelinho's goal (Image Credits: ISL Media)

Vishal Kaith (6.5/10) - The Pune keeper had a busy night as the NorthEast side created a lot of chances throughout the match. Kaith was brave in the goal and did well to keep out the efforts from the home side with great reflex saves.

Baljit Sahni (5.5/10) - The makeshift right-back for tonight had a busy night as the home side pressed with intention. Sahni resorted majorly to defensive duties and did well to provide a challenge to Ralte and Reagan on his flank.

Gurtej Singh (5/10) - The central defender had a poor night in defence as Cezario got better of him on most occasions in the match. He did well with aerial clearances inside the box from the crosses put in by the NorthEast wingers.

Rafael Lopez (5/10) - The Spaniard defender had a tough time tonight as the NorthEast attackers pressed with intent. He did well to win headers inside the box and was strong in his tackles.

Sahil Panwar (5/10) - The young left-back was kept busy throughout the game by Seminlel Doungel on his flank. He did well against the winger but did not do much in attack.

Adil Khan (7/10) - Adil Khan was superb as the defensive midfielder for the Pune side. He won headers and tackles in the midfield as he proved the first cover for the away defence against a marauding NorthEast attack.

Marcos Tebar (6/10) - The former Real Madrid man played in the midfield and did a great job at controlling the tempo of the game for the Pune side with his ball distribution.

Isaac Vanmalsawma (5/10) - The youngster played just behind the attackers in the Pune midfield and did well to keep the ball moving in the centre of the park.

Marcelo Pereira (7.5/10) - The FC Pune City skipper was the major creative influence in the midfield for the away side. He had a couple of efforts on the goal and was the setpiece taker for Pune. He got the winning goal for the away side when he scored in the 85th minute past Rehenesh with a great run and finish.

Diego Carlos (5/10) - The Brazilian winger had a quiet outing compared to his usual standards as he struggled to get past the Pune defenders. He was substituted in the 62nd minute when Stankovic came on in his place.

Emiliano Alfaro (6/10) - The striker who was playing against his former side had a great chance in the first half to put Pune ahead when he latched onto a loose backpass but failed to hit the target. He kept the NorthEast United defenders busy with his movement and shots but was unable to get his name on the scoresheet.

Substitutes:

Marko Stankovic (5.5/10) - The midfielder came on after the hour mark to replace Diego Carlos as FC Pune City introduced fresh legs in hopes of getting the elusive goal. He proved to be the creator of the goal when a sublime pass into the path of Marcelinho was finished by the Brazilian for the winning goal.

Kean Lewis (4/10) - The former Delhi Dynamos attacker came on as FC Pune City stepped up their attack in hopes of the winning goal.

Jonatan Lucca (4/10) - The Brazilian came on to replace Alfaro for the final ten minutes of the match as Pune introduced more creative presence in the midfield.