Mumbai City FC
Roberto Valpato – 6/10
The Brazilian goalkeeper was unlucky to be penalized for the penalty as Gadze dived at his feet. Made a couple of judgment errors, but was otherwise solid and comfortable with Mumbai’s constant bombardment. Could do little to prevent the goals.
Airbolang Khongjee – 6/10
The enthusiastic right back had an unusually quiet game. Kept Lewis quiet all of the first 45, but was skinned more than once by Marcelinho in the second. Couldn’t bomb forward in the way he usually likes to do.
Lucian Goian – 5/10
The Romanian was good for large periods of the game, but was guilty of a couple errors –especially on the Badji goal. He did well to get to it, but he should have been able to hoick it away from the goal (from the goalline) instead of helping it on its way.
Anwar Ali (Off 76’) – 6/10
The big man was a constant threat aerially whenever Mumbai had a set piece. In fact should have scored when he was presented with a gilt edged chance - a free header. Did well to keep gadze at bay for most of the game, but limped off late on with a groin injury
Sena Ralte – 4/10
The adventurous left back was found wanting positionaly on more than one occasion, as Marcelinho and Nongram took it in turns to torment him. The Brazilian particularly breezed past him with pronounced ease. Tried to provide support at the other end, but didn’t have the quality to trouble Delhi.
Sehnaj Singh – 6/10
Unfortunate to be Yellow carded (which means he misses the next game) the midfield enforcer was pretty neat today. With his regular partner Halder back in action – he looked comfortable for large parts of the game.
Krisztian Vadócz – 7.5/10
The Hungarian was immense in the first half. His run for the opening goal was exceptional, while his finishing for both his goals were nerveless and clinical. He was everywhere in the first 45, but does not get a higher rating because he faded as the game wore on.
Pronay Halder – 6/10
The Kolkata lad was missed against Kerala, and today he showed his importance to the team. His positional discipline allowed Vadocz to roam forward, while the bite he provided was crucial in Mumbai winning the midfield battle – especially in the first hour of play.
Sonny Norde (Off 77’) – 8.5/10
The Haitian was excellent for the duration of his stay on the pitch. He teased and tormented Souvik and did not give the Delhi right back a moment’s peace. His pace, ball control and vision were on display for all to see. Scored a goal (Mumbai’s third) with a very well worked, and well taken effort.
Leo Costa (Off 65’) – 7.5/10
The Brazilian had been off colour in the first week, and there had been calls from many quarters to drop him. However, he showed his class today with an imperious display in the first half which was highlighted by that visionary through ball to Vadocz to set up the first goal. Was replaced by Cafu as the manager sought more pace on the counter
Matias Defederico – 8.5/10
The Argentine put in an apathetic display last time around against Kerala, but he showed his undoubted brilliance today. He was the creator in chief for the Mumbaikars, and along with Norde, was the best player on the pitch. Wherever there was anything good happening for Mumbai he was in the middle off it. It was his freekick that rebounded to Vadocz for their second goal, and he was unlucky to score himself when a rasping drive hit the post late on.
Substitutes
Cafu (65’) – 6/10
Was a livewire from the moment he came on. Almost scored with his first touch when he flashed a shot just inches wide and combined well with Norde for the third goal. His scoop back to the Haitian was simply delicious.
Ashutosh Mehta (On 76’) – 5/10
Came on for the injured Ali but did not look comfortable at all. Considering that Delhi were by then launching attack after attack, this may be understandable.
Gerson (on 77’) – 4/10
The defender came on to provide more defensive stability to the Mumbai backline, but the plan backfired when he allowed Gadze to bully him and get away with the ball in the build-up to the penalty
