ISL 2017, Match 1: Kerala Blasters vs ATK, Player Ratings

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ATK had the attacking impetus, but failed to break the Kerala defence. (Image Credits: ISL)

Debjit 7: The Kolkata keeper looked solid during the game and made some crucial saves to keep the scores 0-0. He also made some crucial punches during the game and his anticipations played a big role in ensuring that the Kerala crosses all landed safely in his hands.

Keegan 7.5: The Kolkata left-back had a solid game tonight and played a huge role in keeping CK Vineeth quiet for most of the game.

Thorpe 8.5: Probably one of the other contenders of the Man of the Match award, Thorpe was brilliant throughout the 90 mins. He played a brilliant game to keep the likes of Hume and Berbatov quiet.

Figueras 8: He made one crucial last-ditch tackle to keep the game tied and played the role of a leader.

Prabir Das 6.5: Defensively, Prabir was good but, his passing and attacking moves let him down tonight.

Zequinha 8: One of the stand-out performers for the night, Zequinha hit the post and came closet to scoring. He was also one the reasons Rino and CK Vineeth couldn't play their natural game.

Thomas 7: Thomas helped ATK keep a tight and compact midfield and his forward passing was also something that helped the forwards get some lovely through balls.

Eugenson 7: Eugenson was one of those players, who wasn’t seen on action much during the game, but went about doing his job in silence. He had a big role in keeping the likes of Arata and Milan quiet.

Rupert 6.5: Rupert didn't have an ISL debut to remember, he had a lot of chances to run at the defences but his final product was poor.

Hitesh 7.5: The player who probably surprised everyone tonight was Hitesh Sharma. He had the first proper chance to score tonight, only to be denied by the Kerala keeper. Hitesh played well throughout the game, making some fine runs and getting into scoring positions.

Kuqi 6: The ATK frontman really failed to impress, and he was rarely seen with the ball. His passes and link-up with teammates was also something that wasn't up to to the mark.