Midfield
MF: Chesterpoul Lyngdoh (Churchill Brothers)
A Lyngdoh did indeed dazzle in this game except it wasn't the one who was fancied. It was Chesterpoul, not Eugeneson, who turned out to be the hero of this game as his star turn, an assist and a goal, helped his Churchill Brothers side turn a 0-1 deficit into a 2-1 victory over defending champions Bengaluru FC, in what was the shock result of the round.
Chesterpoul provided the long overhead which Anthony Wolfe managed to latch onto for the equaliser and saw the favour returned when Wolfe fed him a through pass to which he applied a delightful first-touch finish. Some way to get your first win of the season!
MF: Issac Vanmalsawma (Shillong Lajong)
His teammate grabbed a brace (more on that later), but Issac was the string-puller-in-chief in Shillong Lajong's impressive 3-1 win at home against Mumbai FC. In what was a battle of the shaky defences, Issac and his side were able to take advantage of their opponent's vulnerability, delivering an important three points.
Issac provided the assist for the opener and was very good throughout in his delivery into the box, especially from set pieces.
MF: Thoi Singh (Mumbai FC)
The Manipur man continues to play well for his side even if the results aren't forthcoming. Despite the 1-3 defeat to Shillong, Thoi makes this list because he was quite simply very good. If only his teammates had been a little better in converting one of the numerous chances he set up for them, Thoi would have had assists to show for, and his side, some points.
MF: Juan Quero Barrasso (Shivajians)
This little pocket dynamo has been a key member of this Shivajians outfit, as much of Dave Rogers' attacking schemes seem to stem through him. The Spaniard is technically very good, with a knack for knocking in good crosses.
He's also not afraid to run at defenders while breaking at speed. This counter-attacking approach kept the Bagan defence on its toes and they were seriously troubled by the inroads the Spaniard was able to make into their third.
