Indian Super Cup 2018: Bengaluru FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC, Player Ratings

Henry Kisseka got the lead for the Gokulam Kerala FC side in the 33rd minute

Gokulam Kerala FC

Nikhil Barnard (5/10) - The former Royal Wahingdoh custodian had a busy evening between the sticks as Bengaluru kept attacking the Gokulam goal. He was beaten twice from close range by Miku and Udanta Singh as Bengaluru stamped their authority in the match.

Emmanuel Chigozie (6/10) - The Nigerian centre-back was a solid presence at the back as he marked Miku inside the box using his strength well to keep the attacks in check. He was strong in the air as well proving an option during setpieces.

Provat Lakra (5/10) - The left-back Lakra was kept busy throughout the match by Subhashish Bose and Sunil Chhetri on his flank. As a result, he did not attack much and was restricted in his play.

Daniel Addo (5.5/10) - The Ghanian defender played a competent partner to Chigozie in the defence as they focused their efforts on keeping the formidable Bengaluru FC attack in check.

Mohammed Irshad (5/10) - The young Indian right back was a lively presence in the attack as he tried to trouble the Bengaluru defenders with his movement and pace.

Suhair V.P. (5.5/10) - The debutante midfielder played in the centre of the park and put in a solid shift as he was made to work hard by the Bengaluru midfield.

Hristijan Denkovski (6/10) - The Macedonian youngster was the playmaker for Gokulam Kerala FC as he threaded the passes for the South Indian side. He was good on the ball and looked for openings in the Bengaluru defence.

Musa Mudde (5/10) - Ugandan Mudde was a strong presence in the Gokulam midfield as he put in a lot of tackles trying to curb the flow of play of the Bengaluru side.

Rashid K (5.5/10) - The Kerala midfielder played a great supporting role to the attack as Bengaluru FC put on a strong defensive front not allowing the Kerala side much space in the middle of the park.

Salman K (6/10) - The attacking midfielder put in a hard shift in the middle of the park as he created some chances using his pace well.

Henry Kisekka (7/10) - The Ugandan striker was a constant threat to the Bengaluru defence and proved his mettle as he grabbed the first goal of the match.

Substitutes:

Shinu (3/10) - The defender came on to replace Addo in the final twenty minutes of the match as Bino George added fresh legs to the Gokulam defence.

Arjun Jayaraj (3.5/10) - The midfielder came on in the 71st minute of the match as Gokulam pushed on to find the winner after Miku's goal.