ISL 2017/18, Match 45: Northeast United FC vs ATK, Player Ratings

Zequinha ATK
Zequinha's strike clinched the three points for ATK tonight (Image Credits: ISL Media)

ATK

ATK
ATK rise to sixth spot in the ISL standings (Image Credits: ISL Media)

Debjit Majumder - 7.5/10

Debjit Majumder was solid in between the sticks for ATK as he made crucial saves whenever called into action. The former Mohun Bagan keeper kept a clean sheet after a gap of two matches as ATK won away from their home.

Prabir Das - 8/10

The right-back for the defending champions was a menace on the right flank as he was a constant trouble for the away side. He kept attacking the defence from the right, made a lot of overlapping runs and put in crucial crosses for the attackers in the box.

Jordi Figueras - 7.5/10

The Spaniard centre-back manned the defence for the away side and kept the threat of Danilo Cezario in check, barring a couple of chances. He combined well with Tom Thorpe in the defence and ensured the three points and a clean sheet for the ATK side.

Tom Thorpe - 7.5/10

The Manchester United academy graduate has been one of the best defenders in the ISL with his interceptive skills and physical presence in the box. He comes with the added threat of being a danger during setpieces and always is a point man for the providers.

Keegan Pereira - 7/10

The ATK left-back had a decent game on the night as he was busy at both ends of the pitch, attacking whenever ATK moved ahead and came back to help in the defence whenever needed.

Ryan Taylor - 7.5/10

The former Newcastle United midfielder played ahead today in the midfield after playing in the defence for the last couple of matches. He was on setpiece duty for the away side and helped the attack with great deliveries into the box.

Conor Thomas - 7/10

The defensive midfielder for the away side played the pivot role between the defence and attack for the ATK side. The Englishman broke up a lot of plays by winning possession in the middle of the park.

Jayesh Rane - 7.5/10

The former Chennaiyin FC man had an eventful night in the midfield for the Kolkata side as he operated in the centre behind the striker Robin Singh. He kept making good runs and even had a shot on goal that was blocked by the Northeast United defender.

Hitesh Sharma - 7/10

The former Mumbai FC midfielder played an active role in the midfield as he kept searching for through balls between the Northeast defenders. His movement in the attack was a threat for the home side.

Zequinha - 8.5/10

The Portuguese winger was a revelation on the pitch with his movement on the left flank. He never gave a moment of rest for Nirmal Chhetri and proved to be the match-winner with his stunner in the 73rd minute. He was adjudged the 'Hero of the Match' for his performance tonight.

Robin Singh - 7/10

The former FC Goa striker was the lone man ahead for the away side and kept the Northeast United FC central defenders on their toes with his physicality and movement in the box. He had a couple of chances of scoring but the keeper TP Rehenesh saved his efforts.

Substitutes:

Rupert Nongrum - 5/10

The young midfielder replaced Jayesh Rane for the final 10 minutes and did not have enough time to have a sizeable impact.

Shankar Sampingraj - 4.5/10

The defensive midfielder came on for the final minutes as coach Teddy Sheringham ran down the clock to ensure the lead for the away side.

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