ISL 2017, Match 7: Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC, Player Ratings

Jamshedpur FC

Subrata Paul(7): Spiderman Paul was called into action on a couple of occasions only but was up to the task keeping a half-volley effort from Berbatov away. The second half didn't bring much to do for the custodian as the JFC defence put up a strong front.

Souvik Chakraborty(6.5): The right-back for Jamshedpur was kept on his toes by the Kerala winger C.K Vineeth and Chakraborty managed to be up to the task, keeping Vineeth quiet in the second half.

Anas Edathodika(6.5): Anas had a busy night on the pitch having to keep the trio of Hume, Vineeth, and Berbatov at bay. Unfortunately, Anas went out with an injury in the second half in what looked a minor niggle.

José Luis Espinosa Arroyo (Tiri)(7): Tiri, along with Anas had an eventful outing as Kerala Blasters piled on the attacking pressure on the JFC goal. Tiri was a strong presence in the box with many clearances keeping the Jamshedpur clean sheet intact.

Shouvik Ghosh(6.5): Shouvik was constantly on the move as he had to deal with the likes of Jackichand and Rino Anto on the left flank for JFC. He was caught on many occasions with overlapping runs and would look to improve in the next game with better tracking.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga(6): The young Jerry seemed to struggle with the physicality of the Kerala defence throughout the game but had the best chance of the first half that was kept away by Rachubka. He was on set-piece duty for JFC and managed to deliver some decent balls for the attackers.

Emerson Gomes (Memo)(6): Memo was quiet for most of the duration of the match with the major highlight for the foreigner being the free-kick chance in the first half that was saved by Rachubka. He managed to connect well with the defensive line of JFC and moved the ball around to initiate attacks.

Mehtab Hossain(8): JFC skipper and midfield general Mehtab Hossain had a fine outing with his holding play as he had the marking duties for Berbatov. He kept the Bulgarian at bay with his constant pressure, even getting into scuffles with him. He was adjudged the 'Hero of the Match' for his performance.

Kervens Belfort(7.5): Whenever he was in possession of the ball on the left wing, JFC looked threatening on the counter-attack. Belfort was unlucky as Rachubka denied his headed effort at the death in what looked like a certain goal for Jamshedpur.

Izu Azuka(6): Nigerian Izu had a night to forget as he struggled to get going in the game despite having the duo of Trinidade and Belfort alongside him.

Matheus Trinidade(6.5): Brazilian youngster Trindade combined well with Belfort and used his speed and tenacity to trouble the home side's defence. The forward lacked with the finishing touch on occasions that the away side managed to have a shot at the Kerala goal.

Substitutes:

Farukh Choudhary(5.5): Mumbai-lad Farukh came on for Jerry and almost created an immediate impact with a shot that was saved by Rachubka. He made incisive runs into the Kerala box but didn't manage much success.

Bikash Jairu(5.5): Jairu was put on after the hour mark and handled the set-piece duty for the away side but with Kerala's dominance, struggled to find opportunities in the midfield.

Sameegh Doutie(6): Doutie, who was a livewire in the previous match, was surprisingly kept on the bench tonight by Coppell. The pacy winger put in the cross that was headed by Belfort that could have emerged as the winner.