AFC Cup 2018: Abahani Dhaka vs Bengaluru FC, Player Ratings

Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri was the crucial man for Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC

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Chhetri was a constant threat for the Dhaka backline

Lalthuammawia Ralte (6.5/10) - The Bengaluru FC keeper Ralte had a pretty quiet first half of the match as Dhaka were subdued in their attacks. He had a couple of saves to make in the second half and was up to the task.

Rahul Bheke (7/10) - Bheke played in the central defence tonight and did a commendable job and earned the clean sheet alongside Juanan. He was committed to his challenges and kept Onuoha in check inside the box.

Juanan (7/10) - The Spaniard centre-back was a rock in the BFC defence as they managed the threat of Onuoha incredibly well. He was strong in his challenges and did not allow Dhaka attacks to build up.

Subhashish Bose (7/10) - The left-back did well along with Nishu Kumar and Sunil Chhetri ahead of him to mount attacks on the Dhaka side.

He was great with his movement on the flanks and got back to defend whenever the team needed.

Harmanjot Khabra (7/10) - The right-back for the Bengaluru side was highly active on the flank with his runs up and down the line. He put in good crosses and provided support to the attack well.

Erik Paartalu (6.5/10) - The tall Australian operated just in front of the Bengaluru defence and controlled proceedings from the centre of the pitch.

He was strong in the air and won the ball on many occasions as Dhaka tried to attack on the counter.

Victor Perez (7/10) - Perez played alongside Paartalu in the midfield and did well to move the ball around on the park.

He kickstarted a lot of attacking moves for the away side and put in a hard-working shift.

Nishu Kumar (9/10) - The youngster who usually operates in defence was used on the wings today by Albert Roca.

His attacking approach provided dividend when he scored two goals on either side of the half.

Udanta Singh (6/10) - The flashy winger had a quiet outing compared to his usual standards. He was active on the right flank and put in some crosses into the box for the strikers.

Sunil Chhetri (9.5/10) - The Bengaluru skipper was a danger for the Dhaka side with his movement on the left flank.

He was the star man for the Blues yet again providing a hat-trick of assists and grabbed a goal in the second half putting in a Man of the Match performance in a crucial match.

Daniel Segovia (7/10) - The Spaniard got his name on the scoresheet early in the match when he finished off a great move started by Chhetri.

He did well to keep the Dhaka defenders busy with his movement inside the box.

Substitutes:

Malsawmzuala Sawmtea (3/10) - Zuala replaced Victor Perez in the midfield in the first change of the match made by Albert Roca.

Thongkhosiem Haokip (3/10) - Semboi came on to replace Udanta Singh in attack for the final ten minutes of the match.

Lenny Rodrigues (3/10) - The Goan midfielder replaced Khabra as Roca made his final change to close out the match.

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Edited by Alan John