I-League 2017/18: Minerva Punjab FC vs Churchill Brothers, Player Ratings

Churchill Brothers

Ricardo Cardozo (7.5/10) - The keeper came into the line-up in place of James Kithan and had a poor start to the game when he mishandled a shot from Chencho that led to the Minerva goal. Barring that error, he was solid throughout, making a lot of saves and was awarded the 'Hero of the Match' award.

Denechandram Meitei (6/10) - The left-back had a tough time on the flank as he was up against the threatening Chencho Gyeltshen. He had a decent outing but was unable to contribute much to the attack.

Osagie Monday (6.5/10) - The Nigerian defender cut a strong figure in the Churchill defence as he used his physicality and pace well to marshal his teammates from the back. He put in a lot of crucial tackles against Opoku, which otherwise would have led to even more goals.

Hussein Eldor (6/10) - The central defender played alongside Monday as they were up against the dynamic Minerva attack with Opoku and Chencho.

Israil Gurung (6/10) - The right-back for the Churchill side had a tough time in the defence as Opoku kept making a lot of runs into the box from his flank. He later moved into the attack as Jovel Martins took his place in the defence.

Britto PM (6/10) - The pacy winger played on the left flank for the away side and did well with his pace, keeping the Minerva defenders alert with his movement. He provided good attacking support to the strikers ahead of him.

Dawda Ceesay (6.5/10) - The Gambian midfielder played centrally for the away side as he controlled the play from the middle. In the second half, he moved into a more attacking role as the Goan side looked for the goal.

Richard Costa (6/10) - The midfielder played behind the attackers and moved the ball around the midfield for the away side. He did well in the second half by tracking back as Churchill turned the pressure up on Minerva Punjab FC.

Visalie Mezhu (4.5/10) - The youngster was played in the midfield by Churchill but struggled to get going in the match and was replaced by Jovel Martins after the half-hour mark in the match.

Oneyama Francis (6/10) - The striker played alongside Plaza in the Churchill attack and was a threat for the Minerva defenders. He was replaced early in the second half by Bektur Uulu.

Willis Deon Plaza (6.5/10) - The former East Bengal striker walked straight into the Churchill Brothers lineup after signing a couple of days back for the Goan side. He did well to play his fellow attackers with good balls but failed to threaten the Churchill goal.

Substitutes

Jovel Martins (5/10) - The Goan midfielder came in just around the half-hour mark as he replaced the youngster Mezhu. He was slotted into the right-back role, allowing Gurung to move ahead in the attack.

Bektur Uulu (5/10) - The midfielder came in to replace Francis in the second half as Churchill Brothers made their second change of the match. He did well in the midfield with his passing ability.