Hyderabad FC 1-1 SC East Bengal: Player ratings as engaging ISL 2021-22 contest ends in a draw

Hyderabad FC and SC East Bengal played out a 1-1 draw in Match 39 of the 2021-22 ISL season. There weren't too many gilt-edged chances on offer but the match proved to be an engaging tactical battle.

SC East Bengal opened the scoring via an Amir Dervisevic free-kick. The set-piece wasn't the best but Rohit Danu ducked away from the ball while standing in the wall. Danu's action distracted Laxmikant Kattimani, who got a full palm to the ball but couldn't keep it out.

Hyderabad FC hit back shortly after. Some good play down the left between Joel Chianese and Aniket Jadhav saw the latter send in a dangerous cross. Bartholomew Ogbeche found some space between the two centre-backs to guide a header into the bottom corner.

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The result lifted Hyderabad FC to second in the 2021-22 ISL table. SC East Bengal, on the other hand, remained bottom. Here are the player ratings for both ISL teams from the game:

Hyderabad FC Player Ratings

Laxmikant Kattimani - 6/10

Kattimani didn't have much to do in the Hyderabad FC goal tonight but will be disappointed that he didn't save the SC East Bengal free-kick.

Akash Mishra - 7/10

Mishra was fantastic throughout the game with his surging forward runs. The left-back finished with two key passes and two tackles in an industrious performance.

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Chinglensana Singh - 6.5/10

Singh took his time to settle in but was a rock in defense for Hyderabad FC. He completed 90.9% of his passes and made a tackle.

Joao Victor - 6.5/10

Dropping into defense, Victor was his usual efficient self to ward off SC East Bengal's wavering threat. He won a team-high three tackles and completed 90.3% of his passes.

Nikhil Poojari - 6/10

Poojari was mostly solid in defense, but didn't register the same impact offensively as Asish Rai.

Edu Garcia - 6.5/10

Garcia was the focal point for some of Hyderabad FC's chances in the second half. The Spaniard managed one key pass and one shot, but failed to display his creative prowess consistently.

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Hitesh Sharma - 6/10

Sharma was steady on the night but failed to really trouble SC East Bengal with his forward passes.

Aniketh Jadhav - 7/10

Jadhav got the all-important assist for Ogbeche's goal and was constantly involved on the left. The Hyderabad FC winger recorded one key pass and won a foul.

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Joel Chianese - 6.5/10

This wasn't Chianese's most influential performance, but he played his part in Hyderabad FC's equalizer.

Rohit Danu - 5/10

Had Danu not ducked while standing in the wall, SC East Bengal may not have scored. He also struggled to link up with Poojari and was substituted at half-time.

Bartholomew Ogbeche - 7.5/10

Ogbeche was often starved of service against SC East Bengal but scored a crucial goal for his side. ISL 2021-22's leading scorer had three shots on target, two key passes and two tackles for his side despite often having to drop deep.

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Hyderabad FC Substitutes

Sahil Tavora - 6.5/10

Tavora replaced Danu at half-time and was a breath of fresh air in an at times confused Hyderabad FC frontline.

Javier Siverio - 6/10

Siverio came on for Chianese in the 60th minute. He didn't do much to trouble SC East Bengal, but got into dangerous areas on occasion.

Aaren D'Silva - 6/10

D'Silva replaced Sharma in the 68th minute and gave Hyderabad FC an extra outlet to move the ball forward.

Juan Fernandez - 6/10

Fernandez came on for Garcia in the 68th minute and helped ward away whatever SC East Bengal threw at the Nizams. He was booked for a cynical foul late on.

View today's ISL match result here.

Abdul Rabeeh - 6/10

Rabeeh replaced Jadhav in the 83rd minute and was a bright outlet from the wings on his ISL debut.

SC East Bengal Player Ratings

SC East Bengal players celebrate against Hyderabad FC. [Credits: ISL]

Arindam Bhattacharya - 6/10

The SC East Bengal custodian could've done nothing to stop Hyderabad FC forward Ogbeche from scoring his seventh goal of the ISL season. However, Bhattacharya was extremely indecisive at times and was somewhat lucky to have conceded just one goal on the night.

Hira Mondal - 7/10

Mondal was excellent for SC East Bengal throughout the game, especially on the defensive end. He made three tackles and forced Hyderabad FC to target the opposite wing.

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Raju Gaikwad - 6/10

Gaikwad's long throws were a constant threat while he also bravely threw himself onto the ball when needed. However, his premature jump was the reason Ogbeche got the space and time to score Hyderabad FC's equalizer.

Tomislav Mrcela - 6/10

Mrcela went about his job quite well at the heart of SC East Bengal's defense without setting the stage on fire.

Joyner Lourenco - 5.5/10

Lourenco had a tough time against Hyderabad FC wingers Jadhav and Rabeeh and struggled to assert himself offensively.

Sourav Das - 6/10

Das was often in the right place at the right time for SC East Bengal to help out the defense. However, his ball progression under pressure left much to be desired.

Lalrinliana Hnamte - 7/10

On another day, Hnamte would've had an assist to his name but it wasn't to be. The winger put in an industrious display, recording one key pass and two tackles against Hyderabad FC. Hnamte also won the foul for his side's goal and was a menace at times.

Mohammed Rafique - 6.5/10

It was a solid display from Rafique as he recorded two key passes and won two fouls. The midfielder should've probably scored but his powerful effort came back off the woodwork.

Amir Dervisevic - 7/10

Dervisevic was lucky in some way to have found the back of the net from a free-kick. However, he and SC East Bengal won't mind it one bit. The midfielder also added a tackle to his tally.

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Amarjit Kiyam - 6/10

Kiyam saw very little of the ball and couldn't do much against a resolute Hyderabad FC defense.

Daniel Chukwu - 6/10

Chukwu was often seen annoyed as he was constantly starved of service. Whenever the SC East Bengal striker did receive the ball, he was immediately cordoned off by multiple Hyderabad FC defenders.

Chukwu will also lament the relatively easy chance he missed to put his side 2-0 up after being put through by Hnamte.

SC East Bengal Substitutes

Balwant Singh - 5.5/10

Balwant Singh had a fantastic chance a while after he replaced Chukwu in the 64th minute when Kattimani completely missed a cross. However, the ISL veteran could only put his header wide.

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Thongkhosiem Haokip - 6/10

Haokip replaced Kiyam in the 64th minute and helped SC East Bengal on defense.

Naorem Mahesh Singh - 6/10

Mahesh Singh came on for Hnamte in the 78th minute and added some energy to the counter-attack when Hyderabad FC lost the ball. However, he didn't see much of the ball.

Daniel Gomes - 6/10

Gomes replaced Gaikwad in the 78th minute and helped shore up the SC East Bengal defense and pick up a vital point.

Wahengbam Angousana - 6/10

Angousana replaced goalscorer Devrisevic in the 80th minute and didn't get too many touches of the ball.

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