Ratings: Petratos, Sahal power Mohun Bagan to triumph over Odisha FC in AFC Cup

Liston Colaco also scored a goal

Mohun Bagan Super Giant got their 2023/24 AFC Cup campaign off in dominant fashion with a 4-0 win over Odisha FC on Tuesday, 19 September at the Kalinga Stadium. The Mariners controlled the first half and got a big advantage when Mourtada Fall was sent off for the opposition side.

Juan Ferrando’s side ran riot on the 10-man Odisha side in the first half. Sahal Abdul Samad (46’) put them in the lead early in the half, with Dimitri Petratos (67’, 82’) and Liston Colaco (79’) also scoring to help them storm to the top of Group D. 

Odisha FC Ratings (By Gourav Samal)

Amrinder Singh - 7.5

Amrinder tried his best to keep the opponent goalless in the first half, but Mohun Bagan Super Giant was too strong to be kept silent by his team’s defenders. 

Amey Ganesh Ranawade - 6.5

Ranawade was good at some clearances, but that was not enough to keep their counterpart away from scoring goals. He had a chance to create a chance for goal in the 59th but couldn’t get a good cross. 

Carlos Javier - 6

Had some faulty clearances, one was also converted to a goal. But blocked a sure shot goal scoring opportunity in the 29th minute.

Diego Mauricio De Brito - 6

Diego was hardly seen having any impact on the field. Could have made regular moves, if not far ahead, atleast near the midline. 

Ahmed Jahouh - 6.5

Ahmed got a yellow card but was very effective in defending the forwards in the first half. He also saved a goal at the last second near the goal post in  the 30th minute. 

Sakamoto Cy - 5.5

Sakamoto was very slow while charging at the right time. His best part of play was seen when he gave a lovely cross which was converted to a goal.

Serigne Fall - 5

Serigne was sent off from the field with two yellow cards. He could have played a more controlled game after getting the first yellow.

Mawihmingthanga  - 6

The forward had too little to prove his worth as the game was mostly dominated by the opponent’s attacking game. He was seen with a lovely cross in the first half.

Jerry Lalrinzuala - 6.5

Jerry was brilliant while defending the attacks by the opponent, but couldn’t hold on to his game when Mohun Bagan started playing aggressively.

Roy Krishna - 6

Roy could have proved his worth with some more tactical movements on the field, but he rarely created any chance in getting into the defense line. He was also adjudged offside when it looked like he had scored a goal for his team.

Lenny Rodrigues - 5.5

Lenny doesn’t possess much to his credit. He looked lost at times. He was good while defending the attacks but was average in the midfield while passing and keeping possession. 

Substitutes

Thoiba Moirangthem - 6.5

Thoiba came in with fresh legs at the start of the second half. For most of the time, he was seen holding the left flank before changing his position.

Isak Vanlalruatfela - 6.5

Isak got a chance to find the net in the second half but couldn’t convert it. Moreover he was pretty average in the midfield. 

Aniket Anil Jadhav - 5.5

The substitute came in as a replacement for Mawihmingthanga. Later towards the end of the game was adjudged a yellow because of a foul.

Princeton Rebello - N/A

Rebello entered too late to the field, He had too less time to prove his worth.

Mohun Bagan SG (by Uttiyo Sarkar)

Vishal Kaith – 6.0

Kaith was really not tested in goal much. Didn’t have to make any spectacular saves, but his distribution and cross collection was pretty good.

Anwar Ali – 7.0

Anwar operated in a centre-back/right-back hybrid role and excelled in both. Defensively very strong with his timely challenges, and also did well going forward, playing a nice cross for the opener.

Hector Yuste – 7.5

Yuste commanded over a rock-solid backline and was very assertive with his work. Came up clutch with his clearances and blocks, frustrating the Odisha forwards and not allowing them open space at the back.

Brendan Hamill – 7.0

Hamill did well in a left-sided centre-back role, holding a sturdy defensive line. Neutralized Odisha’s threat through his side and used his physicality to make important challenges.

Manvir Singh – 8.5

Manvir operated in a right wing-back role and tormented Odisha all game long. Made some fantastic runs through the backline, and had a nice shot go over in the first half. Set up the opener with a cheeky flick and then also assisted Liston’s strike with a pinpoint cross.

Anirudh Thapa – 7.0

Thapa did pretty well in the defensive midfield position, helping move the ball along well and alos helping his side retain possession. Not troubled defensively as much, but his distribution work was pretty good.

Sahal Abdul Samad – 8.5

Samad was superb in his AFC Cup debut. Got into the empty spaces in the final third really well, creating a solid chance in the first half. Started the second half with a great finish and then also influenced the second goal with his shot being parried away before Dimitri’s strike.

Subashish Bose –  7.0

Subashish was really proactive on the left, coming up with some key challenges to avert trouble. Did well moving forward, putting in a few nice crosses too.

Hugo Boumous – 6.5

Hugo Boumous missed a big chance in the first half, but recovered well from there. He carried the ball into the key areas impressively and created some nice chances with his clever passes.

Dimitri Petratos – 8.5

Petratos was a thorn at Odisha’s side all game long with his clever movement and link-up play. He set up a few chances with his smart delivery but really erupted in a centre-forward role. Scored his first after a goalkeeping error and then capitalized on a defensive error to lob the ball over Amrinder. Really clinical on the night.

Armando Sadiku – 5.0

Sadiku wasn’t as active in the attack as his fellow forwards and provide little threat to Odisha.

Substitutes

Jason Cummings – 7.0

Cummings was a breath of fresh air for his side’s attack and helped open things up better with his movement. Delivered some niec crosses into the box and had one attempt sved.

Glan Martins – 6.0

Martins helped his side control possession and also put an end to Odisha’s movement through the central areas.

Liston Colaco – 7.5

Colaco was a menacing figure after coming on with his movement and direct style. Tested the goalkeeper with an attempt after coming on and then got his goal with a free header.

Kiyan Nassiri – N/R

Nassiri had a late shot attempt go wide after coming on for the last few minutes.

Asish Rai – N/R

Had a late cameo after the game was already done.