Ratings: Victor Rodriguez stars in Odisha FC's Aizawl triumph

Aizawl FC are out of the competition after this result.

Aizawl FC faced Odisha FC in a critical Group B match where a result for either side was needed to keep their semi-finals dreams intact. At the end, it were Odisha FC who emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-0 to their opponents from Mizoram.

Here are the player ratings for both the teams.

Aizawl FC

Hriatpuia - 7

Flawless, finicky, feisty. Put glove to ball on almost everything that came his way. Saved a penalty from Odisha FC's Diego Mauricio.

Kimkima - 6

Solid in the defence and choked critical runs from Diego and Victor Rodriguez.

Eisuke Mohri - 8

The definition of a box-to-box midfielder and some more. Was relentless in defence and latched on to the limited opportunities on the attack. Easily the brightest star for Aizawl FC.

Ivan Veras - 4

Mostly invisible during the match since there were no supplies on to his way.

Sailo - 7

Accurate with set pieces, nearly got an Olympic goal against his name. Could have had an assist had Hruiatlunga not missed.

Hruiatlunga - 3

Missed out a clear goal-scoring opportunity that could have put Aizawl FC forward.

Akito Saito - 5

Akito didn't defend his territory well on the right, allowing Odisha FC to capitalize on their left flank.

Zodingliana Ralte - 5

Not a memorable outing for him, as he was admittedly baffled by the attacking midfielders and forwards of Odisha FC.

Lalrinfela - 5

Barring the few occasions where he was involved in build-up play with his teammates, there was no noticeable impact from the Aizawl FC player.

Lalthanmawia - 5

Decent on the set-pieces and was a good watch with all the space he got on the left flank.

Substitutes

Lalramsanga – 4

Conceded a goal and a penalty after he came on.

Lalhansanga – 5

Could have been more clinical up the pitch.

Augustine Lalrochana – 5

Not many attacks from the flanks after he came on.

Emmanuel Makinde – 4

Team expected more from the Nigerian defender but he failed to impress.

Lalhmangaihkima – N/A

Didn’t get much time to make his mark in the match.

Odisha FC

Lalthuammawia Ralte - 7

Didn't face much heat between the posts other than a few set-pieces.

Narender Gahlot - 5

Akin to the previous game, gave away possession to Aizawl FC at dangerous positions.

Thoiba Singh - 5

Poor ball awareness and clearly misfits in the centre-back position.

Denechandra Meitei - 7

Effective as a wing-back, good on the overlapping runs, but could have been more clinical with clearances and distribution.

Aniket Jadhav - 9

The Man of the Match. Playing seemingly as a right-wing-back for probably the first time in his career, impressed one and all. Assisted one and pre-assisted one with decisive clearances at his unconventional position.

Isak Ralte - 8

Created numerous chances and was a constant threat in the box for the Aizawl FC defence. Unfortunate to be subbed off after injury.

Princeton Rebello - 6

Tried a bit too hard to impress but seemed to miss a beat playing as a defensive midfielder.

Paul Ramfangzauva - 6

Lost possession a few too many times. Although maintained a clean sheet, he could have been more clinical with his control on the ball.

Victor Rodriguez - 8

Brought his A game and justified his role as a playmaker. Scored a beautiful goal inside the box beating three defenders with his deft footwork.

Diego Mauricio - 7

Missed out on converting the penalty in the dying stages and as a result failed to enhance the goal difference in the table. However, he did manage to put the ball into the back of the net from a clumsy looking setup.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga - 7

The right flank was secured because of his contributions and he didn't let the Aizawl FC defence overpower him.

Substitutes

Nandhakumar Sekar - 8

Came on as a late substitute in place of Isak Ralte and scored a comfortable goal from a rebound opportunity.

Akshunna Tyagi – 6

Playing in the midfield, Akshunna had decent possession of the ball during his time on the pitch.

Isaac Vanmalsawma – 6

Like for like replacement for Victor and was prompt at creating opportunities in the final third.

Raynier Fernandes – 6

Played in a more advanced position as opposed to the role played by Princeton whom he replaced.

Michael Soosairaj – 7

Livewire on the field and was effortless manoeuvring through the left midfield and defence, creating chances with Nandha and Denechandra.