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Mohun Bagan played Churchill in their second home game of the season. Churchill, who were playing just their second match of the season wanted to get at least a point from the game. The match was played under rain and the field was heavy with the ball skidding of the surface, which made it hard for players to play swift attacking football.
The match started with both the teams getting a few half chances in the first few minute of the game. Mohun Bagan finally broke the deadlock on the 23rd minute, and from then on the Green and Maroon brigade didn’t look back.
The second half started with Mohun Bagan extending their lead to 3 almost immediately, and within 50 minutes Bagan extended their lead to 4-0. Eventually, Sanjoy Sen's men romped home to a 5-0.
We take a look at the player ratings of today’s game
Mohun Bagan
Shilton Paul (6.5): Shilton didn’t have much to do. He was called upon just a couple of times to make some regular saves but his positioning sometimes was a matter of concern for the Bagan defence as he was nearly beaten by the 40-yard loop from Meitei in the first half.
Kinshuk Debnath (7): Kinshuk had a regular game and was good in keeping the likes of Uttam Rai and Obinna at bay.
Kingsley (7.5): Kingsley looked solid at the back. He made some crucial tackles and helped Bagan win a lot of second balls and build attacks from the back.
Arijit Bagui (6.5): Arijit had a good game before limping off with a hamstring injury. He looked to venture forward often and help SK Faiaz in attack.
Ricky (7): Ricky had another good game at left back for Bagan. He was beaten by the Churchill wingers just a few times but always did well to counter his steps and stop the crosses from being played into the box.
Shilton d’Silva (7.5): Despite not starting the game, Shilton was brought on within the first 10 minutes to replace the injured Yuta Kinowaki. Shilton took a few minutes to get into the game but after he had his feet sorted he looked excellent.
Raynier Fernandes (7): Raynier had another good game for Mohun Bagan. His distribution and the way he helped out his defence was really good to see.
Sk. Faiaz (7.5): Sk. Faiaz had a great game for Mohun Bagan, not only did he score his first I-League goal, but also had an excellent game on the right wing for Bagan. He surely has got himself into the gaffer's good books.
Sony Norde (8): Norde had another impressive game for Bagan. He controlled the game well and cut in with precision. He also scored a great goal.
Kromah (7.5): Opened the scoring for Bagan. He finally came through for the Green and Maroons in the I-League. He also played some impressive passes and was crucial in the build-up of some good moves.
Dicka (8): Scored a brace and looked lively. However, he could have scored more, given the way he squandered a few of the chances.
Churchill Brothers
James Kithan (5): James had a poor game. His inexperience played a big part as he was beaten in the near post a couple of times.
Nongkhlaw (5.5): The right back for Churchill had a torrid time keeping the likes of Sony Norde at bay. He did well during the initial stages of the first half but later on was completely overrun by Norde
Precious (4.5): Precious was really poor today, He made some rash tackles and his positioning was all over the place. He also seemed to lunge into the tackle early which gave the Bagan attackers ample time to get past his challenges.
Denechandram Meitei (6): The left back tried his best to counter the runs of Sk Faiaz, but was beaten more than a few times.
Monday (5): Monday was really poor for Churchill, as he failed to check the likes of Kromah and Dicka.
Omoduemuke (5.5): He couldn’t do his job as a midfielder properly. His passes and link up with the defence was poor.
Joshauh Vaz (6): One of the few positives for Churchill. Vaz looked impressive at moments, and showed his brilliance during certain spells of the game.
Karthik Govindswamy(5): Karthik didn’t have a good game, as he was substituted in the first half He looked ineffective during the first 40 minutes.
Nicholas Fernandes (6.5): Nicholas made some impressive runs down the flanks and also got some crosses into the box. He also forced Shilton to make a few saves.
Obinna (5.5): Much more was expected from Obinna. He really didn’t see much of the ball as he was being kept in constant check by Kingsley.
Uttam Rai (6.5): The most lively player of Churchill on the pitch Uttam showed his brilliance during certain moments today. He was also the only Churchill player who looked to play a creative attacking brand of football.
