ISL 2018-19: FC Pune City 2-1 Jamshedpur FC – Hits and Flops

Flop: Robin Singh

Robin Singh disappointed today

During his prime, Robin Singh was the go-to man for every coach. He was always included in the starting line-up for his goal-scoring ability. He had powerful shots and was also brilliant in the air. Many of his career goals came from his head.

Now, the Punjab-born is a pale shadow of himself. Not many in the Indian football fraternity know which team he plays for. He changed teams frequently and lost his form on the way. He is also out of reckoning from the national team due to his goal scoring profligacy nowadays.

Pune City have loaned Emiliano Alfaro to ATK. But both Diego Carlos and Marcelinho were back in the team. Iain Hume, who also made a return to the squad, was kept on the bench and Robin Singh started as the lone striker.

As he was not getting enough chances initially as Marcelinho and Carlos were making all the moves, Robin tried to collect the ball from the opponent’s feet and in the process committed some harsh fouls. He was lucky enough not to be booked by the referee on a couple of occasions.

He got a chance to be the hero of the match in the 61st minute when Kuruniyan made a golden cross and all Robin had to do was to poke the ball home. Jamshedpur goalkeeper Subrata Paul was on the other side of the goal and Robin had an open goal. All he could do was head the ball way over the bar.