ATK Vs Kerala Blasters Ratings: Narzary lead Indian contingent

The Blasters completed a double over ATK this season.

ATK hoodoo against Kerala Blasters continued, as Eelco Schattorie's men bagged a crucial three points from this feisty Indian Super League clash.

A solitary strike from Holicharan Narzary was enough for the visitors to grab the win in a smash and grab. This is ATK's first home defeat this season, as Antonio Habas' men have to be content with third position for now.

Here are the player ratings from ATK Vs Kerala Blasters:-

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ATK

Arindam Bhattacharya- 6.5

One of the better performers for the host, Arindam came up with some clean saves and kept ATK in the game till the final whistle. He wasn't entirely at fault for the goal. Overall a decent outing.

Pritam Kotal- 5.0

The India international has been rock-solid in a three-man backline this season, but he looked a bit jittery. Kotal reacted late to some balls and managed only three clearances.

Sumit Rathi- 6.0

The youngster had duels with Bartholomew Ogbeche and Raphael Messi Bouli and he came out on top at times in the first half. But, could not continue that in the second.

Prabir Das- 5.5

One of the most consistent players for ATK this season could not impose himself on this match. His crosses were wayward, he was late to track back and left acres of space in behind for the wingers to run into.

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Michael Soosairaj- 5.5

The man from Tamil Nadu had a comparatively quiet game, as he was kept at bay by the Kerala Blasters defenders. The visitors did not allow him any time on the ball and always doubled up on him on the left flank.

Balwant Singh- 3.0

A horrific performance for the experienced forward. He had zero impact in the match and could only complete seven passes in 65 minutes of play.

Substitutions

Jayesh Rane- 6.0

Brought that creativity in midfield, as the hosts functioned a lot more smoothly after his arrival. However, he was unable to create any clear opening.

Jobby Justin- 5.5

Had a much greater impact than Balwant and made some crucial runs in the final third, but was kept at bay by a great defensive display from the visitors

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Kerala Blasters

TP Rehenesh- 7.0

Rehenesh had a great day at the office for the Blasters. He came up with a good save to deny Roy Krishna and kept the defence organized from the back.

Mohammad Rakip- 7.5

Just like his backline, Rakip also had a good game. He kept Michael Soosairaj quiet throughout the match and even delivered some good crosses while venturing forward.

Abdul Hakku- 8.0

Eelco showed his trust in Abdul Hakku and the local lad from Kerala repaid his faith with a solid defensive performance. The 25-year-old had 85% passing accuracy coupled with 16 clearances. He had the responsibility to keep Krishna at bay and he did not disappoint.

Jessel Carneiro- 7.5

The young left-back from Goa has been one of the consistent performers for the Blasters this season and against ATK he wasn't any different. Carneiro made a very crucial interception in the first half, as Krishna almost ran clear from a counter-attack.

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Seityasen Singh- 7.0

The Manipuri winger came up with another decent performance on the flanks, as he kept the young Sumit Rathi under pressure the whole time. Seityasen created three chances and also contributed defensively with four interceptions.

Halicharan Narzary- 7.5

The experienced winger did not offer much going forward in the first half, but conceded a silly free-kick at the edge of the box. However, things changed drastically in the second, as Narzary rifled in the winner and left the ATK defenders bamboozled.

Substitutions

Prasanth K- 6.0

Came on late in the game and participated in some decent combination play with Bartholomew Ogbeche and Raphael Messi Bouli, but mostly helped his defenders to prevent a late onslaught from ATK.

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Sahal Abdul Samad- N/A

Came in for Seityasen Singh right at the death and hardly had any time to make an impact.