Super Cup 2018, Qualifier 1: Delhi Dynamos FC vs Churchill Brothers, Player Ratings

Delhi Dynamos FC played their usual possession game
Delhi Dynamos FC played their usual possession game

Churchill Brothers

Churchill Brothers
Churchill Brothers recovered well from the early setback in the match

Ricardo Cordozo (6/10) - The Churchill custodian's match began on a poor note as he conceded an early goal from Kalu Uche in the sixth minute.

He recovered well and made a lot of saves as Delhi continued to attack the Delhi goal with intent.

Jovel Martins (5.5/10) - The Goan right-back had a busy outing today as he had to deal with the dual threat of the dynamic Nandhakumar Sekar and Munmun Lugun on his flank.

Denechandram Meitei (5/10) - The left-back for the Goans had a tough first half as he struggled to deal with the threatening Delhi attackers on his flank.

He was replaced at the start of the second half by Israil Gurung.

Hussein Eldor (6.5/10) - The defender from Lebanon played a competent partner in the backline to Monday as they dealt with the incessant Delhi attacks at the back.

He was strong in the air and made crucial clearances for Churchill Brothers.

Osagie Monday (7/10) - The Nigerian central defender had the tough task of containing Uche and did well gradually into the match after the early strike by his fellow countryman. Monday used his physical presence well to make it tough for the Delhi attackers.

Bektur Talgat (6/10) - The defensive midfielder was made to work hard in the centre of the park as Delhi passed the ball well in the midfield.

He played the first line of defence for the Goan side and put in an industrious shift today.

Nicholas Fernandes (7/10) - The dynamic winger on the left flank was a bright spark in the Churchill midfield as he used his pace well to make good runs. His cross led to the equalizing goal by Willis Plaza.

Richard Costa (6/10) - The midfielder played centrally behind the attackers and had a tough time maintaining possession as Delhi controlled much of the ball in the first half.

He had a better second half showing as he moved the ball well helping the Churchill side on the counter.

Britto PM (6/10) - The pacey Goan winger played on the right wing and was always an option for the Churchill side on the flank as he made threatening runs.

He utilized his pace well as Churchill attacked on the counter.

Dawda Ceesay (7/10) - The Gambian midfielder played as the No.10 behind Plaza today and was good on the ball as he took on the Delhi defenders.

He was strong whenever in possession and used his physicality well to hold off the Dynamos defenders.

Willis Plaza (8.5/10) - The former East Bengal striker got his first goal for the Goan side when he equalized in the 35th minute with a solid striker's goal inside the box.

He was a constant threat for the Delhi defenders as he made life difficult for the Delhi defenders.

He proved to be the match-winner for the Goan side when he scored at the start of the second half of extra time.

Substitutes:

Israil Gurung (5/10) - The youngster came on to replace Denechandram Meitei in the defence at the start of the second half.

Onyeama Francis (4/10) - The striker was put on for the final five minutes of the match by Albert Fernandes made an attacking change.

Uttam Rai (3/10) - The striker came on to replace Nicholas Fernandes towards the end of the first half of the extra time as the latter cramped up a couple of times.

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Edited by Alan John