I-League 2017/18, Match 87: Shillong Lajong FC vs Kingfisher East Bengal, Player Ratings

Kingfisher East Bengal

East Bengal missed a chance to go atop the I-League standings

Ubaid CK (5/10) - The East Bengal keeper had a contrasting game of halves as after having a quiet first half, he conceded two goals in the second half that included a penalty from Samuel.

Mehtab Singh (6/10) - The right-back for the away side was a busy man on the flank as he had to run up and down the flank throughout the match helping out the attack with his overlapping runs and crossing into the box. He conceded the penalty in the second half when he brought down Samuel inside the box that led to the second goal by Lajong.

Gurwinder Singh (5.5/10) - The tough-tackling Gurwinder marshalled the East Bengal defence from the back and did well with his interceptions and blocks.

Salam Singh (6/10) - The former Bengaluru FC man formed the central defensive pair for the Red and Golds and used his height and physicality well to keep the Shillong attackers in check.

Lalramchullova (6.5/10) - The left-back was active in attack for the away side and provided the assist for the first goal when his cross was headed into the net by Dudu. He was always an option for the midfielders on the wings and was stable defensively as well.

Mahmoud Al Amnah (5.5/10) - The Syrian midfielder played behind the attacking duo and regulated the attacking moves for the away side. He had a couple of efforts on the Lajong goal but was unsuccessful in scoring.

Calvin Lobo (6/10) - The skipper and East Bengal veteran played as the defensive midfielder today and did well to move the ball around. His famed left foot was always an attacking option for the Bengal side as he tested the Lajong keeper from distance.

Katsumi Yusa (6/10) - The Japanese playmaker of the East Bengal side played centrally today as he controlled the tempo of the side from the midfield. He had a subdued evening compared to his usual standards as he wasn't able to stamp his authority on the game like he generally does.

Ansumana Kromah (7/10) - The former Mohun Bagan played just behind Dudu in attack and moved all across the midfield providing support. He primarily played on the left side as he cut inside from the flank to put in crosses as well as take shots on the Lajong goal. His cross-shot led to the second East Bengal goal when Dudu headed in past Nidhin Lal from close range.

Dudu Omagbemi (8/10) - The Nigerian forward was on target in the first half as he headed the ball in from a cross put inside the box by Lalramchullova. He was a constant threat to the Lajong defence with his threatening presence inside the box. He got the second goal in the match equalizing for the Red and Golds when he headed Kromah's shot into the goal.

Brandon Vanlalremdika (5.5/10) - The former Aizawl FC man played on the wings for the visitors and made good runs into the box as he utilized his pace well. He was substituted in the second half when Joby Justin came on to replace him.

Substitutes:

Joby Justin (4/10) - The striker came on in the second half to replace Brandon Vanlalremdika as East Bengal pushed on for the goal

Samad Mallick (4/10) - The youngster came on to replace Mehtab Singh and slotted in at the right side of the midfield as Khalid Jamil introduced fresh blood in the attack in search of goals.

Gabriel Fernandes (4/10) - The Goan midfielder came on in the final ten minutes replacing Lobo as East Bengal went all out for the equalizing goal.