Ratings: Cummings, Tangri, Bose shine as Mohun Bagan outwit 10-men NorthEast United

Mohun Bagan extend their unbeaten run in the ISL, courtesy this win.

In quite an enthralling and gripping fixture, Mohun Bagan once again gave a testament of their unmatchable might and solidity, as they dismantled NorthEast United away from home. 

The Highlanders started on a great note, as Phalguni Singh handed them a surprising lead with a quite venomous strike. The Reds seemed to be in control of the tie, but a disastrous mistake by Mirshad Michu helped Bagan to restore parity in the tie. Mohun Bagan went on to score their second, and all the hopes of a draw got tarnished when Tondonba Singh got his marching orders, and a third goal was scored in the upcoming minutes by the Mariners. 

Here are the ratings from the game. 

Northeast United (By Keshava Verma)

Mirshad Michu – 4.5

Made a horrendous mistake to concede the first goal, and kept his far post completely unguarded for the third. His distribution was also pathetic. 

Tondonba Singh – 4

Was lunging in unnecessary tackles and challenges, and ultimately got a red card. Wasn’t very impactful in the back as well.

Michel Zabaco – 7

Had an underwhelming game in accordance to his reputation, and misjudged Mohun Bagan’s plays at times. Completely failed to mark Jason Cummings for the second goal, but worked really hard overall. 

Yaser Hamed – 6

Failed to impress yet again, as he looked very confused at the back. Made a few good interceptions though, and was subbed early into the second half. 

Dinesh Singh – 5.5

Completely failed to understand the game at times, and played some unexplainable passes and long balls. However, he was successful in keeping the pressure on Liston Colaco, and gave the winger a tough time. 

Konsam Phalguni Singh – 7.5

Scored an absolute banger to give NorthEast the unexpected lead in the opening few minutes. Was decent with his passing, and pressed tirelessly throughout the game. 

Macarton Nickson – 7

Was impressive in his first start for the Highlanders, and made pretty decent plays in the midfield. 

Mohammed Ali Bemammer – 6.5

Struggled in trying to stop an unformidable Mohun Bagan attack. However, he played some great forward balls, and also gave a lot of support to the defence. 

Huidrom Thoi Singh – 6

Had a bright start to the game, but slowly deteriorated towards the end of the first half. Was unsure with his passing at times, and struggled to get into his groove. 

Jithin MS – 7

Made some lethal runs from the wings, and was pretty creative with his plays. Combined well with Nestor Albiach and Macarton, and caused havoc in the first half. 

Nestor Albiach – 6.5

Had a bittersweet evening. Would be gutted for not having a greater impact in front of goal, but was pretty satisfactory with his quick-play and play-making. 

Substitutes

Romain Philippoteaux – 5.5

Failed to create any attacking impact whatsoever, and couldn’t get very involved in the game after coming on.

Buanthanglun Samte – 5

Completely failed to guard the likes of Manvir Singh and Dimitri Petratos down the left flank, and succumbed to the high pressure of the situation.

Manvir Singh – N/A

Bekey Oram – N/A

Ibson Melo – N/A

Mohun Bagan (By Atawaris Warsi)

Vishal Kaith – 6.5

At the very beginning, Phalguni Singh unleashed a thunderous shot that resulted in the NorthEast United Goal. Apart from that the goalkeeper thwarted every other attempt thrown his way. His exceptional saves stood as a formidable barrier, showcasing a stellar performance and ensuring defensive solidity for the team.

Subhasish Bose – 8.5

Apart from scoring the third goal, his robust defensive performance aided in thwarting danger from the flanks.

Héctor Yuste – 7

While he could have blocked Phalguni Singh before his shot, he remained rock solid in defence, successfully keeping Nestor Albiach at bay. His steadfast defensive performance contributed significantly to the team’s resilience.

Brendon Hamill – 7

He partnered effectively with Hector Yuste, creating a formidable defensive duo that kept the NorthEast attack at bay, preventing them from posing a significant threat.

Asish Rai – 7.5

His defensive prowess played a pivotal role in maintaining the team’s defensive structure. Additionally, he displayed notable activity in the attack.

Anirudh Thapa – 7.5

He played a pivotal role as the creator of Mohun Bagan’s second goal, orchestrating the play with a perfect long ball to Armando Sadiku. Serving as a key link between the team’s defence and attack, and Thapa demonstrated strategic importance in connecting both ends of the pitch.

Deepak Tangri – 8

Exhibiting remarkable determination in both attack and defence, he made a significant impact as the first goal-scorer for the Mariners. His versatility and commitment contributed to the team’s success on both ends of the pitch. The midfielder was substituted in the 81st minute.

Liston Colaco – 8

Although the winger couldn’t secure his name on the scoresheet, his commendable performance in both attacking and defensive roles on the left flank significantly contributed. His efforts were instrumental in creating chances during counter-attacks. Was substituted in the 81st minute.

Jason Cummings – 8.5

The forward exhibited impeccable offensive prowess, delighting spectators with his exceptional positioning, deft touches, and clinical finishing. His contribution included scoring the second goal, providing a sense of comfort and assurance to the team.

Armando Sadiku – 7.5

With top-notch positioning, he not only registered an assist but also posed a constant threat to the NorthEast United defenders. His strategic placement on the field and offensive contributions made him a persistent challenge for the opposing defence throughout the match.

Kiyan Nassiri – 8

The youngster demonstrated immense improvement, showcasing exceptional movements both on and off the ball. His prowess in manoeuvring across the field displayed a level of skill and proficiency that contributed significantly to his overall performance.

Substitutes

Dimitri Petratos – 7.5

Petratos provided the team with the edge needed to counter-attack effectively and exploit offensive spaces. His strategic play and ability to capitalise on opportunities significantly enhanced the team’s attacking prowess.

Hugo Boumous – 7

Boumous created significant offensive opportunities in the second half. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t capitalise on these chances. He registered his 100th ISL appearance in this game.

Manvir Singh – 7

He had numerous opportunities to enhance Mohun Bagan’s goal difference. However, despite the chances, he was unable to convert them into goals, missing out on potential improvements in the scoreline.

Lalrinliana Hnamte – 6.5

Came on in the 81st minute and created significant chances. Received a yellow card too.

Suhail Bhat – 6.5

He performed well in the remaining 15 minutes of the match.

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