Odisha FC 1-1 ATK Mohun Bagan: Player Ratings as Juggernauts hault Mariners' top-four charge

Odisha FC held ATK Mohun Bagan to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) earlier tonight (February 24).

The game got off to a pulsating start as Redeem Tlang put Odisha FC ahead after just five minutes. However, the Mariners got a chance to respond just three minutes later when Sahil Panwar hauled down Hugo Boumous in the box. Joni Kauko converted the resulting spot-kick to bring ATK Mohun Bagan level.

Javi Hernandez then had a chance to put the Juggernauts ahead once again from the spot in the 24th minute. However, his penalty was tame and Amrinder Singh gobbled it up on the second attempt.

Although both ISL teams created multiple chances after that, the game finished level, with ATK Mohun Bagan ending the contest with 10 men. Substitute Roy Krishna was sent off in the dying embers after receiving his second booking.

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The Mariners still look primed for a top-four finish, but it hasn't been confirmed just yet and they have some questions to answer after this match.

Here are the player ratings from the encounter:

Odisha FC

Kamaljit Singh - 6.5/10

Kamaljit Singh made a couple of good saves, with his most crucial one coming in the dying moments when he kept out Manvir Singh's effort from point-blank range.

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Sahil Panwar - 6/10

Panwar conceded an unnecessary, albeit soft foul on Boumous inside the box to gift ATK Mohun Bagan a penalty. But he recovered well to make four clearances and three tackles, while also completing four of his six long balls forward.

Victor Mongil - 7/10

Mongil's partnership with Rodas has had its share of bumps and inconsistencies, but the duo looked in full cry today. Apart from making four interceptions and two clearances, he also completed nine of his 13 long-ball attempts to help Odisha FC's transition play.

Hector Rodas - 7/10

Rodas put in a solid performance to help his side keep their opponents at bay. He recorded a game-high seven clearances, while also winning two aerial duels and completing 87.5 percent of his passes.

Sebastian Thangmuansang - 6.5/10

Thangmuansang did well to keep Colaco quiet for most of the match, making three clearances and two tackles. He didn't pose much of a threat to the ATK Mohun Bagan defense going forward.

Thoiba Singh Moirangthem - 6.5/10

Moirangthem completed Vanmalsawma well and was particularly good at sending the ball forward, completing all three of his long-ball attempts. He could've been a little better in one-on-one situations, winning just three of his 10 duels, but was solid nevertheless.

Isaac Vanmalsawma - 6.5/10

Vanmalsawma put in yet another typically hardworking performance to lock down the midfield with ATK Mohun Bagan looking for a second goal. He covered plenty of ground, making three interceptions and a clearance, and laying out a key pass.

Redeem Tlang - 6.5/10

Tlang arrived late at the back post to score from a Odisha FC corner. He worked hard after that, completing three dribbles and making three interceptions, but didn't pose enough of a threat going forward.

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Javi Hernandez - 5/10

Hernandez endured a disappointing night, though he did deliver a couple of Hollywood passes. The Odisha FC talisman struck a weak penalty that was easily saved before going down injured and was substituted five minutes before half-time.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga - 7/10

Mawihmingthanga put in a bright performance that was highlighted by his assist for Tlang's goal. He wasn't afraid to take on the ATK Mohun Bagan defenders, winning four fouls, and ended the game with three key passes.

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Aridai Cabrera - 6.5/10

Cabrera may not have scored but put in an effective off-the-ball performance upfront. He led the Odisha FC press well, created a couple of big chances and also won a penalty for his side under suspicious circumstances.

View the ISL clean sheets here.

Substitutes

Daniel Lalhimpuia - 6/10

Lalhimpuia replaced Hernandez in the 40th minute. The Odisha FC forward worked hard off the ball, but attempted no shots going forward.

Liridon Krasniqi - 6/10

Krasniqi came on for Vanmalsawma in the 81st minute. He played some neat passes and shored up the defense, but hit the crossbar from a golden chance following Cabrera's run to seal the match.

Nandakumar Sekar - 6/10

Sekar replaced Tlang in the 82nd minute. He helped Odisha FC out defensively and didn't get too many opportunities to push forward.

Nikhil Prabhu - N/A

Prabhu came on for Thangmuansang in injury-time. He didn't get any time to impact the match.

ATKMB players react after scoring against OFC. [Credits: ISL]

ATK Mohun Bagan

Amrinder Singh - 6/10

Amrinder Singh wasn't called into action too many times, but did well to guess the right way and save Hernandez's penalty.

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Subhasish Bose - 7/10

Bose enjoyed a good game in the ATK Mohun Bagan defense, recording three clearances and as many tackles to keep Odisha FC at bay. He also provided a key pass going forward.

Jose Arroyo - 6.5/10

Arroyo allowed Mahwimingthanga too much space to send a cross in for the Juggernauts' goal. He was somewhat unfortunate to give away a penalty soon after but it amounted to nothing.

Arroyo was solid after that, making a couple of crucial blocks while also completing an impressive 15 of his 19 long-ball attempts.

Sandesh Jhingan - 6/10

Jhingan enjoyed a decent game, winning all three of his ground duels and making two tackles and two interceptions. However, he was subbed off at half-time after picking up an injury.

Pritam Kotal - 6/10

Kotal was solid in defense, making two interceptions and two clearances but failed to track Tlang for Odisha FC's goal. However, he was a non-factor for ATK Mohun Bagan going forward.

Lenny Rodrigues - 6.5/10

Rodrigues offered an incredible workrate in defensive midfield and constantly looked to move the ball forward. He completed 80 percent of his passes and also chipped in with a couple of tackles.

Carl McHugh - 6.5/10

McHugh put in an excellent performance in defensive midfield, racking up two tackles, an interception, a clearance and two blocks. He also got a shot on target and won three duels to keep Odisha FC in check.

Liston Colaco - 6/10

Colaco once again looked bright but was erratic in the final third. Although he completed all of his dribbles, Colaco managed just a single shot on target and failed to create any big chances for ATK Mohun Bagan.

Joni Kauko - 7/10

Kauko scored the penalty to bring his side level with a clean strike, sending Kamaljit Singh the wrong way. He acted as the link between Boumous and the wingers, completing two key passes and all of his dribbles, while also winning four duels.

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Manvir Singh - 6/10

Manvir Singh struggled to consistently impact the game in the final third and missed a glorious chance to win the match late on. He had no shots on target, but did record three key passes.

Hugo Boumous - 7/10

Boumous was one of ATK Mohun Bagan's best players and won the penalty that brought his side into the game. He was a constant threat to the Odisha FC defense with his movement and short passes, but needed a little more support from his widemen.

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Substitutes

Ashutosh Mehta - 6/10

Mehta replaced Jhingan at half-time. He was a menace at times going forward, but couldn't find a teammate with any of his crosses.

Roy Krishna - 4.5/10

Krishna came on for McHugh in the 55th minute. He posed a threat at times, but needlessly got himself sent off in injury-time.

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Deepak Tangri - 5.5/10

Tangri replaced Rodrigues in the 68th minute. He shored up the ATK Mohun Bagan defense, but let Cabrera get past him too easily in what was Odisha FC's best attack of the half. Luckily, Krasniqi could only hit the woodwork.