Punjab FC vs Odisha FC Player Ratings: Nihal and Suresh shine; Rahim Ali and Puitea disappoint | ISL 2024-25

The Shers have maintained their perfect start to the season, with a statement victory against Odisha

Punjab FC have managed to register their second win in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. They defeated Odisha FC by 2-1 goals. With the win, they moved to second position in the points table.

Nihal Sudeesh scored the first goal for Punjab FC in the 28th minute and Leon Augustine scored the second in the 89th minute to help their team take a firm lead in the match. Odisha’s only goal came from Ravi Kumar’s own goal.

Punjab FC Ratings (By Keshava Verma)

Ravi Kumar – 6.5

Did not have a lot to do throughout the game, and was short on luck with Odisha’s late goal. However, he was slightly disappointed with his deliveries. 

Khaiminthang Lhungdim – 7

Won six duels, and made several tackles and interceptions, putting in an absolute shift in the wings. 

Suresh Meitei – 8

Was solid in guarding the backline, and made nine clearances. Kept the likes of Mauricio and Boumous pocketed for the majority of the night. 

Abhishek Singh – 7.5

Made several forward runs in the left wing, and was available both offensive as well as defensively throughout the night. 

Vinit Rai – 7

Had a slightly disappointing night, as he missed his usual sharpness in the middle of the pitch. Despite this, he was pretty solid in his defensive endeavors, before being subbed off at the hour mark. 

Nikhil Prabhu – 7.5

Nikhil was impressive in the midfield and had an 89% passing accuracy. In defence as well, his performance was quite solid. 

Nihal Sudeesh – 9

Punjab’s new golden boy was at the top of his game today. Nihal scored a beautiful right-footed curler in the first half and was a menace on the wings all night. 

Substitutes

Leon Augustine – 8.5

Leon was very lively ever since coming on and sealed Punjab’s win in the 90th minute with a great run and an even better finish to give his team the victory. Other than that, he was also very creative in the opposition half. 

Ricky John Shabong – 8

Ricky played a beautiful pass onto the path of Leon, for Punjab’s second goal of the game. His assist was the icing on the cake for what had been a great performance ever since coming on the pitch. 

Melroy Assisi – N/A

Came on in the 85th minute, and was reasonable with his defensive duties.

Odisha FC Ratings (By Gaurav Somal)

Amrinder Singh (GK) – 7

Amrinder mostly remains the strong point of the team but he somehow has been out of form in the last two matches.

Amey Ranawade – 7

Ranawade showed some intent in the middle but couldn’t hold on to the possession for a longer period.

Thoiba Singh – 6.5

Thoiba could have mostly flattered in the middle during the first half of the game. He needs to raise his game in the coming matches.

Jerry Lalrinzuala – 7

Jerry had a decent match under his belt but holding onto the possession is a major concern for the defender

Raynier Fernandes – 7 

Fernandes had some good moves in the midfield but never looked impactful at any point of time.

Puitea – 6.5

Puitea seems to be struggling to find his form from last season. He covers the yards quite well but loses the final touches. 

Isak Vanlalruatfela – 7

Isak had been looking quite challenging in the middle and had put the opponents under pressure quite a few times. 

Substitutes

Rahim Ali – 6

Rahim was replaced at the start of the second innings. He showed some intent in the middle but couldn’t fetch anything for his team.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga – 6.5

Jerry was brought into the team at the start of the second half. He made some crucial moves in the middle with the ball but seemed to have lost his energy towards the end of the match.

Jeremy Zohminghlua – N/A

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