ISL 2017, Match 26: Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC, Player Ratings

Chennaiyin FC

Dhanpal Ganesh was brilliant for Chennaiyin FC. (Photo: ISL)

Karanjit Singh (6.5/10): Karanjit made some good saves, especially the one that he flicked over the post from a Sunil Chhetri header. Karanjit also seemed to have improved his positioning and gripping which was a big boost for Chennaiyin.

Inigo Calderon (6.5/10): Inigo did a good job in keeping Sunil Chhetri quiet. He did tough let the Indian national team captain slip in through the flanks a couple of times. Calderon also had a defensive approach to the game, due to which we didn’t see him move up in attack often.

Henrique Sereno (7.5/10): Sereno was brilliant for Chennaiyin today. The ISL winner with ATK had a superb game and kept the likes of Miku and Braulio quiet for most parts of the game. He also was a handful for the BFC defence while going forward during set pieces.

Mailson Alves (8/10): Mailson put in a sublime performance. He was the main man tasked with keeping Miku the free-scoring striker in check and did his duties with conviction.

Jerry Lalrinzuala (6.5/10): Jerry did a good job keeping the likes of Khabra and Edu Garcia at bay. He also provided ample support for Jude while going forward which gave the winger ample opportunity to create some openings in the BFC defence.

Dhanpal Ganesh (8/10): Dhanpal has been brilliant so far in the ISL. It was poetic justice of sorts for Chennaiyin as they had a local Chennai lad score the winner for them. Dhanpal was a towering presence in the middle of the park, as he won almost all second balls and was never shy from going into a tackle.

Bikramjit Singh (6.5/10): He was the perfect support for Dhanpal and Raphael in the midfield. He played the supporting role to perfection as he moved to the flanks and tracked back whenever required. If he had a better pass completion rate his ratings too would have increased.

Francis Fernandes (7/10): Francis was not brilliant offensively, but was very tight while defending. The way he tracked back and helped Calderon check the likes of Chhetri is really worthy of praise.

Raphael Augusto (7.5/10): Stepovers, layoffs, and cheeky touches! Raphael had everything up his sleeves. He controlled the midfield with a certain aura about himself. It was only after he was substituted that Bengaluru started getting more chances.

Jude Nworuh (6/10): Even though Jude did a lot of running, he couldn’t provide quality deliveries into the box. He was also found to be going to ground a lot easier which broke down a lot of Chennai attacks.

Jeje (7.5/10): Jeje showcased it again why he is called the best Indian poacher, as the Mizo Sniper buried a half chance with sheer power. He also gave the likes of John Johnson and Rahul Bheke a torrid time with his clever runs.