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Chennaiyin FC hosted NorthEast United in Chennai, in what was supposed to be a cracker of a game. NorthEast United had never lost an ISL game in the Marina Arena, but the game started in the worst possible manner for NEUFC, as they conceded an own goal within 12 minutes and went two down within 25 minutes.
Chennaiyin started the game from an improved position from where the finished the game against FC Goa, whereas NEUFC fielded an unchanged eleven from the last game but the same set of eleven played a brand of football which was well below par compared to what we witnessed in the last game.
Chennaiyin’s coach did mention that unbeaten records are there to be broken and what a way to break NEUFC's unbeaten record at the Marina Arena, by beating NEUFC 3-0.
We take a look at the Player Ratings of today’s game
Chennaiyin FC
Karanjit (6.5): Karanjit didn’t have much to do today but was pretty shaky whenever called upon, and nearly gifted NEUFC a goal in the opening minutes.
Inigo (7.5): Inigo had a solid game and kept the likes of Lenn and Holicharan in his pockets. He made some good runs down the flanks too and kept the likes of Robert and Dika occupied in defence.
Mailson (7): Mailson buried the ghosts of the previous game and put in a solid shift at the back. The likes of Danilo and Marcinho were seldom given any space to operate in.
Sereno (7.5): Sereno had a great game. He put in some solid tackles and his anticipation was superb as it helped Chennaiyin keep a tight backline.
Jerry (7.5): Jerry showed his class today with the way he kept the likes of Odair and Alfonso quiet for most of the match. He also helped his team in attack with some darting runs down the left.
Dhanpal Ganesh (7): Dhanpal Ganesh played the role which Busquets plays for Barcelona. He was excellent in snatching balls from the opponents and his presence allowed Raphael to move forward more often.
Bikramjit (7): Bikramjit too had an excellent game, he helped out his defenders when required and then moved forward to provide support up front. His distribution and the way he controlled midfield was brilliant today.
Franciso Fernandes (6.5): Francis had a good game and went forward quite often, but his crosses were not of the desired quality and his defensive contribution was also not up to the mark.
Nelson (7.5): With an assist to his name and some fine touches, Nelson was clearly one of the best players on the pitch for Chennaiyin. He helped Jerry out in defence as well.
Raphael (8.5): Raphael had a game in which everything he touched turned into gold. Right from the first whistle, Raphael started controlling the game. With a goal and the architect of the own goal, Raphael had a hand in nearly everything Chennaiyin did.
Jeje (7): Jeje had another good game, though he failed to score. He was a handful for the NEUFC defenders and kept them chasing shadows for most the game.
North East United FC
TP Rehenesh (5.5): Rehenesh had a game to forget, letting in an own goal to being beaten twice again. He also looked shaky while dealing with regular shots on goal, maybe he needs to get his confidence back.
Jose (5.5): Jose had a poor day in the office and he was left chasing shadows during the second goal. He looked out of position a lot of times and Chennaiyin utilised those free spaces to wreack havoc in the NEUFC defence.
Hakku (5): Hakku had a nightmare of a game. He scored an own goal in the 12th minute and from there on, his confidence started sliding down. He was all over the place and his anticipation was also poor.
Nirmal (5.5): Nirmal was poor at right back and even though he tried to keep the flanks nice and compact, he seldom ventured forward and put in crosses or helped his team move forward.
Robert (5.5): Robert had a howler keeping the likes of Inigo and Francis quiet. His distribution and link up with Holicharan was also poor.
Adilson (6): Even though Adilson was overrun by the Chennaiyin midfield, he always tried to track back and win the second balls. Adilson was poor in anticipating, and his distribution was below par.
Dika (6): Dika had to double up as a second defensive screen after going 2-0 down and it hampered his natural game as he looked out of position and the quality of through balls that were expected from him, never came.
Marcinho (7): NorthEast's best player in the pitch. He seemed to be the only player who did not look affected by the scoreline and was seen helping the team in defence.
Holicharan (5): Came in as an early first-half substitute for Lenn and was poor in nearly all departments. His passing, tracking back, attacking moves or runs, all seemed out of place and he performed way below par.
Alfonso (6): Came on as a first-half sub for the injured winger Odair. Luis tried hard to get a hold of the game but failed miserably. He tried a couple of long rangers which skied over the goal post and the quality of the crosses was also very poor.
Danilo (5): Danilo was barely visible on the pitch. Poor link up with Marcinho and lacklustre passes were a trademark of his game.
