ISL 2017/18, Match 78: FC Goa vs Delhi Dynamos FC, Player Ratings

Delhi Dynamos FC

Delhi stepped up their attack in the second half after a quiet first half (Photo: ISL Media)

Xabier Iruetaguena (6/10) - The Delhi keeper had a decent showing in the first half as Goa kept pressing with an intent on the goal. He was unfortunate to be beaten with a deflected goal early in the second half giving Goa the lead. He had to be sacrificed in the second half when Rowilson Rodrigues was injured after the hour mark and was replaced by Arnab Das Sharma.

Mohammad Dhot (5.5/10) - The young Delhi defender put in an industrious shift as the home side put on a defensive showing in the first half.

Rowilson Rodrigues (5/10) - The Indian centre-back played alongside Gabriel Cichero in the defence and did well to keep the dynamic Goan attack in check. He was replaced after the hour mark when he went down injured and was replaced by Jeroen Lumu in the defence.

Gabriel Cichero (6/10) - The Venezuelan defender was the mainstay in the Delhi defence as he organized the backline to deal with the threat of Coro in the attack. He was strong with his tackles.

Munmun Lugun (5/10) - The former Mumbai FC left-back was busy on the left as Goa kept attacking from all fronts. He was up against the dangerous Mandar Rao Desai on his flank.

Manuel Arana (5.5/10) - The Spanish midfielder played against his former side after joining the Dynamos on loan in the January transfer window. He played in the attack behind Kalu Uche and did well with his movement.

Matias Mirabaje (6/10) - The Delhi midfielder was the major attacking influence in the centre for Delhi as they visitors sat back to defend for the most. He found the runs from the flanks on the counter-attack with his passing ability.

Vinit Rai (6/10) - The Indian defensive midfielder played in front of the Delhi defence and played the first line of defence for the away side. He broke up a lot of plays and played out the ball from the back for Delhi.

Romeo Fernandes (5.5/10) - The Goan winger was a tricky customer for the FC Goa defence with his incisive moment and pace on the flanks. Despite his threat, he wasn't able to penetrate the Goan defence and was replaced by Seityasen Singh in the second half.

Lallianzuala Chhangte (7/10) - The other winger for the Delhi side was an option whenever Delhi broke on the counter. He provided the assist for the Delhi goal when his run was found by Lumu and Chhangte put in a superb low ball for Uche to finish.

Kalu Uche (8/10) - The lone man up ahead for Delhi Dynamos kept the Goan defence on their toes with his physical presence and aerial prowess. He equalized for the away side when he slotted in an easy finish after Chhangte' cross inside the box. He was awarded the Hero of the Match for his performance.

Substitutes:

Arnab Das Sharma (5/10) - The Indian keeper replaced Xabi in the second half as Delhi made two changes to their lineup. He made a crucial diving save in the dying minutes, denying Coro a chance from inside the box.

Jeroen Lumu (4.5/10) - The midfielder came on after the hour mark when he replaced the injured Rowilson Rodrigues in defence. He found Lallianzuala Chhangte's run on the left with a great through ball that led to the Delhi goal.

Seityasen Singh (4/10) - The winger came on to replace Romeo Fernandes in the attack as Delhi coach Portugal introduced fresh legs into the attack.