Singapore vs India Player Ratings: Rahim Ali, Anwar impress; Farukh, Liston Colaco disappoint

India snatched a late draw against Singapore, courtesy of Rahim Ali’s 90th-minute strike.

Rahim Ali’s late strike rescued the Indian Football Team as the Blue Tigers held Singapore to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifier clash on Thursday.

Despite enjoying just 40% possession and being reduced to ten men after Sandesh Jhingan’s red card early in the second half, Indian Football Team managed to claw back a crucial point thanks to Rahim’s composed finish in the dying minutes.

The performance, however, left much to be desired, especially in the attacking third and first-half organisation. In this article, we will rate the performance of all the players who appeared on the pitch.

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— Khel Now (@KhelNow) October 9, 2025

India Player Ratings vs Singapore

India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu – 7/10

The Indian skipper stood tall under pressure. Commanding presence inside the box and made a crucial one-on-one save to keep India in the contest. His leadership kept the defense organized after going a man down.

Rahul Bheke  – 6/10

Dependable as always. Maintained his defensive shape well and offered an outlet on the right when India tried to build from the back. His experience proved valuable after Jhingan’s sending-off

Anwar Ali  – 8/10

Calm and composed at the heart of defense. Dealt with aerial threats effectively and stepped up to marshal the backline once India were reduced to ten men. A solid performance in a pressure situation.

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Muhammed Uvais – 6/10

One of India’s brighter performers in defense. Showed composure on the left flank and wasn’t afraid to push forward. Timed his tackles well and tracked back quickly to help the backline.

Nikhil Prabhu – 6/10

Struggled to find rhythm in midfield. Gave away possession in dangerous areas and failed to control the tempo

Liston Colaco – 6/10

Energetic early on but faded as the game progressed. Tried to take on defenders and deliver crosses, but decision-making in the final third let him down. Needs to be more clinical in key moments.

Macarton Nickson – 6/10

Failed to leave an impression. Found it hard to cope with Singapore’s high press and was often caught out of position. Couldn’t influence play or link up with the attack.

Farukh Choudhary – 5/10

Lacked sharpness in the final third. Made a few promising runs but rarely threatened the Singapore defense. Substituted early in the second half after a quiet display.

Sunil Chhetri – 6.5/10

Worked tirelessly as the focal point in attack despite limited service. Dropped deep to help in buildup play and tried to motivate the team after Jhingan’s dismissal. His leadership and composure kept India fighting till the end.

Substitutions

H. Ralte – 6.5/10

Added fresh legs and helped tighten the defense in the closing stages. Contributed to maintaining shape and composure as Singapore pushed for a winner.

Deepak Tangri – 6/10

Did the simple things right after coming on, but couldn’t impose himself physically in midfield. Offered protection to the defense without much attacking impact.

Sahal Abdul Samad – 7/10

Showed glimpses of creativity with a few neat passes, but his influence was limited. Found it tough to find space against Singapore’s compact midfield.

Udanta Singh – 6.5/10

Brought pace and urgency to India’s right wing. Made some clever runs behind the defense and helped stretch the play. Played a small role in the buildup to the equalizer.

Rahim Ali – 8/10

The hero of the night. Rahim Ali came off the bench and made an immediate impact. Pressed high, worked tirelessly, and pounced on a poor back pass in the 90th minute to score into an empty net after beating the opposition goalkeeper. His composure under pressure earned India a valuable point and capped a memorable cameo.

Singapore

Izwan Mahbud – 6/10

Mahbud commanded his defense with authority throughout, catching crosses with confidence and distributing calmly under pressure. But made two major lapses, while the first attempt was saved by the defense, the second attempt gave Rahim Ali the goal

Rhyan Stewart – 7/10

Stewart was hardly caught out of position and stayed on the goal-side throughout, frustrating the Blue Tigers with physical defending and smart fouls when needed.

Song Uiyoung – 6.5/10

He frequently dropped deep to receive the ball, worked well under pressure, and often kept moving forward with intent.

Shah Shahiran – 7/10

He positioned himself well to receive short passes from the defence and kept the play on with compact distribution.

Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad – 8/10

 Ikhsan combined physicality, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing to score the goal for Singapore. His main contribution came on the stroke of half-time, which played a crucial role in giving Singapore a point.

Glenn Kweh – 7/10

Energetic and quick-paced. Tried to create chances and worked hard defensively. Lacked the final product in wide areas, but his pace was helpful.

Harhys Stewart – 6.5/10

He did extremely well in aerial duels and was quick to shut down spaces with his pace.

Hariss Harun – 7/10

Efficient in his role and very effective in game play, as he guided the team with his experience. Positioned himself intelligently to intercept India’s passes and disrupted their tempo. Hariss Harun led the team well as a captain.

Shawal Anuar – 7.5/10

Received an unnecessary yellow, but Shawal Anuar was Singapore’s playmaker for the night. Played a brilliant pass to set up Ikhsan Fandi’s goal just before half-time. Constantly created multiple chances with sharp vision and accurate passing.

Safuwan Baharudin- 7/10

Baharudin delivered a solid defensive performance, constantly neutralizing India’s attacking threats. He also showed good positional awareness and timing in tackles. The experienced defender was a dependable presence in defence throughout the match.

Substitutions

Hami Syahin – 7/10

Introduced in the second half to inject pace, Hami quickly disrupted India’s defense. His quick feet and sharp movement created several promising chances.

Ilhan Fandi- 6.5/10

Ilhan showed his pace throughout the second half with his direct runs. He remained a constant threat, especially in the dying minutes when he pushed hard to find an equalizer

Jordan Emaviwe – N.A

He was brought on to inject pace in the second half. Jordan Emaviwe used his speed to stretch India’s defense and create chances, but lacked finishing.

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