ISL 2017/18, Match 86: Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC, Player Ratings

Kerala Blasters FC

Paul Rachubka was unfortunate to concede two goals at the death (Photo: ISL Media)

Paul Rachubka (5/10): The Kerala keeper had a couple of shots to save in the first half and was brave between the sticks. He was unfortunate to concede twice in the end as Miku and Udanta slotted in the added time of the match.

Rino Anto (6/10): The right-back for the Kerala side was highly active on the right flank with his runs on the flank. He was a stable force in the defence as well, having to deal with the dual threat of Nishu Kumar and Sunil Chhetri on his flank.

Wes Brown (6/10): The Englishman organized the Kerala defence from the back as Bengaluru FC found it tough to break them in the first half. The Kerala defenders managed to hold Bengaluru for the most part of the match but conceded twice late in the match.

Sandesh Jhingan (6/10): The Kerala skipper was up against the deadly Miku and did well to keep the threat of the Venezuelan in check. He won a lot of headers in the box but was unfortunate in the end as the Kerala resolve was broken.

Lalruatthara (6/10): The left-back of the Kerala side was his usual gritty self as he went into tackles with intent and did well to defend his flank.

Arata Izumi (6.5/10) - The former FC Pune City man was given a start by David James and did well in the midfield to not allow Bengaluru FC to take control of the game. He spread the ball around well from the centre with good diagonal balls for his wingers and also helped out in the defence.

Milan Singh (5.5/10): The defensive midfielder played the sweeping role for the away side as he broke up a lot of plays and tough in his tackles.

Deependra Negi (5.5/10): The youngster Negi played behind the strikers in the midfield and was looking for the runs ahead and moved the ball well in attack.

Jackichand Singh (4/10): The Indian international made good runs into the box cutting in from the left flank. He had to be stretchered off the pitch when a groin stretch meant he couldn't continue any further in the match.

CK Vineeth (6/10): The Kerala man played against his former side and was an active force in the attack for the Blasters with his movement around the box.

Gudjon Baldvinsson (6.5/10): The Icelandic striker was the target man for Kerala ahead in attack and did well to keep the Bengaluru defence on their toes. He had a couple of shots at the Bengaluru goal but did not manage to keep any of them on target in the first half.

Substitutes

Prasanth K (5/10) - The youngster came on to replace Jackichand Singh on the left flank in the first half after Singh's groin injury. He was a burst of energy for Kerala as he

Sahal Samad (4/10) - The young midfielder came on to replace Arata for the final five minutes of the game as Kerala looked for the goal.