SAFF Championship 2018: India vs Pakistan, Player Ratings

Indian football team
Indian starting lineup against Pakistan today

Pakistan Starting XI

Yousuf Butt (5.5/10) - The Pakistani goalkeeper was highly impressive in the first half of the match keeping the goal intact despite numerous attacks by the Indian attackers. He was beaten three times in the second half of the match

Mohsin Ali (4/10) - The left-back for the Pak Shaheens had a tough time on the park having to deal with the threat of Nikhil Poojary and Davinder Singh on his flank. As a result of this, he was quite reserved in his attacking exploits. He was involved in a quarrel with Chhangte and was sent off by the referee.

Naveed Ahmed (5.5/10) - The central defender had a busy night in the Pakistani defence keeping track of the Indian strikers Manvir and Farukh. He was strong in his headed clearance as India tried a lot of crosses into the box.

Zeshan Rehman (6/10) - The experienced defender was a strong presence inside the Pakistan box and made a lot of clearances from the back. He was a danger during set-piece opportunities for the side as well.

Shahbaz Younas (6.5/10) - The right-back for Pakistan was involved both on the attacking as well defensive front as he moved up and down the flank throughout the match. He had to deal with the threat of Bose along his lines and also attacked the flanks when he had the chance.

Abdullah Qazy (5.5/10) - The tough-tackling midfielder played just in front of the Pakistani defence and played a very defensive role tonight keeping tabs on the Indian attack.

Saddam Hussain (6.5/10) - The Pakistani skipper displayed great grit on the field as he was involved in a lot of duels in the midfield. He was fearless in his tackling and broke up a lot of Indian attacks in the middle of the park.

Mehmood Khan (5.5/10) - The midfielder attacked from the right side for Pakistan and played a good supporting role to the attackers ahead of him with his passing. He combined well with Younas on the flank as they attempted crosses from the sideline.

Muhammad Riaz (6/10) - Riaz operated on the left side of the attack for Pakistan and did well with his movement and runs on the flanks.

Hassan Bashir (8/10) - The most attack-minded player on the pitch for Pakistan, Bashir came agonizingly close to scoring on multiple occasions as his movement and footwork was a constant source of trouble for the Indian defence. He got a goal late in the match to cut the Indian lead down to 3-1.

Mohammad Ali (6.5/10) - The target man for the Pakistani side, Ali was ever-present inside the box to attack the end of the long balls into the Indian box. He had a couple of chances at the Indian goal but was unable to beat Vishal Kaith in the Indian goal.

Substitutes:

Muhammad Adil (2/10) - The defender was put on for the final twenty minutes of the match replacing Shahbaz Younas in the backline.

Saadullah Khan (2/10) - Khan replaced Qazy for Pakistan as they introduced fresh legs into the lineup.

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