NorthEast United FC vs Bengaluru FC Player Ratings: Jithin, Rabeeh shine while Ashique, Shivaldo disappoint
The game ended in a 1-1 stalemate for both the teams.
It was a contest of two halves in Guwahati as Bengaluru FC fought back from a goal down to hold NorthEast United FC to a 1–1 draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
The Highlanders almost had all the three points after Jithin MS scored with a moment of individual brilliance to break the deadlock, but Bengaluru FC continued to show resilience and attacking intent to keep themselves as they kept fighting their way back into the game.
With Sunil Chhetri turning into an assist provider and Vinith Venkatesh delivering the perfect finish, the Blues ensured the spoils were shared in an entertaining encounter.
Both sides had opportunities to snatch a winner, but ultimately had to settle for a point apiece. In this article, we will take a look at the player ratings of this match.
NorthEast United FC Player Ratings
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Gurmeet Singh – 6.5/10
Gurmeet made four saves and was involved in several important defensive interventions throughout the game. However, his error leading to Bengaluru FC’s equaliser was a significant setback, particularly after NorthEast United had worked hard to maintain their advantage.
Despite the mistake, he made a few useful saves to keep his side in the contest.
Nikhil Barla – 7/10
Barla had a strong defensive performance, showing good awareness and commitment in his defensive duties. He was effective with his tackles and interceptions, while also competing well in individual duels. His defensive discipline helped NorthEast United deal with Bengaluru’s attacking movements.
Eneko – 6/10
Eneko had a decent game at the back, contributing three clearances and helping the Highlanders manage Bengaluru’s attacking threats.
He maintained a decent defensive presence, although his overall performance was relatively quiet.
Pramveer Singh – 6.5/10
Pramveer had a good defensive shift, showing good involvement in protecting the backline and dealing with opposition attacks. However, his performance was also accompanied by a yellow card for an unnecessary foul, which could have been avoided.
Abdul Rabeeh – 7/10
One of NorthEast United’s more impressive defensive performers on the day. He had a total of eight interceptions and five clearances, and showed excellent awareness and positioning.
He was also contributing to the attacking, creating a chance and contributing beyond just the defense
Mayakannan – 6/10
Mayakannan was good defensively as he registered four clearances and one tackle. He helped NorthEast United deal with Bengaluru’s forward movements and provided support to the defensive structure.
While his performance was not particularly standout, he fulfilled his defensive responsibilities well during counters.
Moyano – 6.5/10
He had a disciplined performance in the defensive midfield role, contributing effectively to NorthEast United’s defensive structure.
He showed good awareness in breaking up opposition attacks and was effective with his tackles and interceptions. His work off the ball helped provide stability in midfield and offered protection to the backline.
Macarton Nickson – 6.5/10
Maccarton put in a decent shift in midfield, using his passing range to distribute the ball effectively, particularly through long passes.
He also competed well in individual duels and helped NorthEast United transition from defence to attack. His ability to retain possession and link up play was a positive aspect of his performance.
Jithin MS – 7/10
Jithin was one of NorthEast United’s key attacking performers, scoring the opening goal with an excellent left-footed finish following a quick counter-attack.
Apart from his goal, he continued to create opportunities and registered another shot that missed the target. His movement, attacking intent and ability to trouble the Bengaluru defence made him an important presence in the final third.
Ethyan González – 7/10
Ethyan was heavily involved in NorthEast United’s attacking play, registering six shots, with two on target, two off target and two blocked.
He provided the assist for Jithin MS’s opening goal and consistently looked to threaten the Bengaluru defence.
Alaaeddine Ajaraie – 7/10
Alaaeddine had a relatively quiet performance when compared to his previous games. He registered four shots, with two on target and two off target, and remained involved in NorthEast United’s attacking movements.
While he showed glimpses of his attacking quality, he was unable to produce the same level of influence and accuracy unlike some of his earlier performances.
Substitutes
Parthib Gogoi – 6/10
Parthib came on in the 63rd minute, replacing Jithin Madathil Subran. He provided fresh attacking energy and attempted to contribute to NorthEast United’s forward play, creating one chance during his time on the pitch.
However, he had limited opportunities to make a decisive impact as the Highlanders looked to extend their lead.
Redeem Tlang – N/A
Redeem Tlang had limited minutes on the pitch, leaving little opportunity to influence the game or make a significant contribution. It would be difficult to provide a comprehensive assessment of his performance.
Mark Zothanpuia – N/A
Mark was introduced late in the game and had very little time to make an impact. His involvement was limited, making an individual assessment difficult
Bengaluru FC Player Ratings
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu – 6.5/10
Gurpreet delivered a solid performance between the posts for Bengaluru FC, recording four saves, eight recoveries and two clearances.
He showed good composure and awareness throughout the game, making important interventions to keep his side in the contest. Despite conceding once, he remained dependable and helped Bengaluru secure a valuable point away from home.
Ricky Meetei – 7/10
Ricky was one of Bengaluru FC’s standout performers at the back and delivered an impressive all-round performance.
With 81 touches, three interceptions and two clearances, he was defensively alert and played an important role in keeping NorthEast United’s attacking threats under control. He also helped create attacking opportunities and even managed a shot on goal, despite being a defender.
Chinglensana Singh – 6/10
Chinglensana had a decent performance in defence, contributing to Bengaluru FC’s efforts to contain NorthEast United’s attacking movements.
He maintained his defensive discipline for most of the game, although there were moments when the opposition managed to exploit spaces in the backline.
Menno Koch – 6/10
Menno Koch put in a decent defensive performance, contributing to Bengaluru FC’s efforts to manage NorthEast United’s attacking threats.
However, he was constantly struggling with the Highlanders’ pace and movement in the final third. He also received a yellow card during the match.
Shivaldo Singh – 5.5/10
Shivaldo had a difficult outing, particularly in his defensive responsibilities. He struggled to maintain possession and lost the ball on several occasions, allowing NorthEast United opportunities to progress forward.
His defensive contributions were also below expectations, and he was booked during the match. Overall it was a performance in which he struggled to make a positive impact.
Lalremtluanga Fanai – 6.5/10
Fanai had a good performance in the midfield, particularly defensively in the midfield. He showed good awareness in breaking up opposition moves, helped in recovering possession and provided support to the defensive line.
His work rate and positional discipline helped Bengaluru maintain balance in midfield, making him a useful presence throughout the game.
Manuel de Iriondo – 6.5/10
Iriondo made useful contributions in midfield and showed an ability to create opportunities for his teammates.
He was involved in Bengaluru’s attacking build-up and helped progress play into the final third. However, despite creating chances, he lacked the finishing touch and could not convert his attacking involvement into any contributions.
Soham Varshneya – 7/10
Soham had an encouraging performance, using his pace and dribbling ability to trouble the opposition defence.
He created two chances and registered one shot on target, one off target and another blocked attempt. He also contributed defensively with important clearances, demonstrating his involvement at both ends of the pitch.
Borja Martínez – 7/10
Borja was actively involved in Bengaluru’s attacking play, creating four chances and consistently looking to influence proceedings in the final third.
He adopted a more physical approach, competing strongly in challenges and attempting to unsettle the opposition defence. He registered two shots on target, one off target and another blocked effort.
Ashique Kuruniyan – 5.5/10
Ashique showed some good pace and willingness to run at defenders but struggled to convert his movement into effective contributions in the final third.
He frequently kept losing possession and lacked the calm and composure needed during key situations of the game. He also received a yellow card. Despite his willingness to take on defenders, his overall attacking execution was below expectations.
Ryan Williams – 6.5/10
Ryan Williams was a constant attacking presence for Bengaluru FC, creating opportunities and looking to stretch the NorthEast United defence with his movement.
Although he registered just one shot on target and could not convert his chances, his involvement in the attacking build-up remained significant throughout the game. He also received a yellow card.
Substitutes
Vinith Venkatesh – 7/10
Vinith came on in the last few minutes and made an immediate impact, scoring the crucial equaliser in the 90+3rd minute.
He also showed great composure inside the box and proved to be the difference-maker for Bengaluru, rescuing a valuable point at the end moments of the game
Sunil Chhetri – 6.5/10
Sunil Chhetri was introduced in the 71st minute, replacing Soham Varshneya. Chhetri as always brought experience and attacking intent to Bengaluru’s forward line.
He was involved in creating opportunities even before setting up Vinith’s equaliser with a clever assist. His movement and ability to link up play added more threat to the Blues’ attack.
Suresh Singh Wangjam – 6/10
Suresh came on in the 72nd minute and provided support defensively.
He made some important clearances, remained active in defensive situations and helped Bengaluru transition into counter-attacks. A decent contribution during his time on the pitch.
Sandro Embalo – 6/10
He replaced Shivaldo in the 53rd minute and brought some physicality to the side.
He competed well in his duels and was reasonably solid defensively, although there were a few areas where he could have been more effective
Monirul Molla – N/A
Had very limited minutes on the pitch, leaving little opportunity to make a significant impact or assess his overall performance fairly.
What was the scoreline between NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC?
NorthEast United played a 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC.
Who were the goalscorers in the match between NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC?
Jithin MS and Vinith Venkatesh were the goalscorers in the match between NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC.
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