Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa Player Ratings: How did the players fare.

by Intern November 20, 2017

In what was a captivating game, FC Goa trounced the former champions Chennaiyin FC in the third match of the fourth edition. The rivalry between these sides are known for its fierceness, and the outcome was a great battle in the home of the Marina Machans. It was the early flaws made by the Chennaiyin, which helped FC Goa edge past them for 3-2.

Let’s take a look at how the players were fared.

Chennaiyin FC

Inigo Calderon of Chennaiyin FC celebrates the goal for Chennaiyin during match 3 of the Hero Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa
Photo by: Ron Gaunt / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Karanjith Singh – 5

Chennaiyin’s  custodian, Karanjith didn’t had a good game at the office. Despite making three wonderful saves, Karanjith conceded the same amount in the first half, helping FC Goa take the dominance early.

Inigo Calderon Zapateria- 8

Inigo was one of the best men on the field for the Chennaiyin. He was the one who scored the first goal for Chennaiyin, and he was solid at the back, making few good interceptions and blocks.

Henrique Sereno – 7

He performed well at the back, and was consistent throughout the show. Sereno, who was the hero of ATK in the previous edition managed to make 5 clearances and 5 interceptions, and also made few good crosses into the box

Jerry Lalrinzuala – 6

The ‘Emerging Player’ of the previous season, Jerry Lalrinzuala had a decent game vs the Gaurs. Jerry did few good denials, and was among those who suffered many fouls.

Mailson Alves – 5

Mailson had a bad day at the office as he failed to keep the fatal FC Goa attackers at its bay. Known for his firmness at the back, Mailson made only a scanty impact for the Chennaiyin as his presence was severely exploited by the FC Goa.

Ferran Corominas Telechea of FC Goa is tackled by Henrique Sereno of Chennaiyin FC during match 3 of the Hero Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa
Photo by: Ron Gaunt / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Dhanachandra Singh – 4

Akin to that of Alves, Singh also had a dreadful evening at their home. He was silent throughout the game, and was  only able to make measly impact with only 3 clearances in account.

Rapheal Augusto – 9

Rene Mihelic – 5

Thoi Singh – 6

Jeje Lalpekula – 6

Baoringdao Bodo – 5

FC Goa

Mandar Rao Dessai of FC Goa celebrates scoring for Goa during match 3 of the Hero Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai India on the 19th November 2017
Photo by: Ron Gaunt / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Laxmikant Kattimani – 5

Similar to that of the rivals custodian, Kattimani had a modest day at the office despite FC Goa sealing a hard fought victory. Kattimani conceded two in the second half one of which was a school boy error, while he was able to make few good saves though.

Narayan Das – 6

Narayan Das had a prudent at the flanks. He was able to stay rigid throughout the game, and managed to apply few successful blocks and interceptions.

Bruno Pinheiro – 7

Bruno Pinheiro was an indispensable factor at the back for the Gaurs against Chennaiyin. Bruno managed to make 7 clearances as well as took 4 free kicks throughout the game.

Benny Fernandes – 6

Benny Fernandes was both solid and aggressive at the flanks. He governed the play strictly at the flanks for the Gaurs, and also had time to employ few good interceptions.

Mohammed Ali – 7

Rock solid at the back, Ali had a huge day at the office. He stood stern to deny many lethal attacks, as he has more than half a dozen interceptions in his account.

Ahamed Jahouh – 8

Ahamed Jahouh did well along with Lanzarote and Mandar in dictating the play for the visitors. He not had helped the midfielders, he was there to assist the defenders, to thwart the Chennaiyin attacks.

Ferran Corominas of FC Goa hit for goal during match 3 of the Hero Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC & FC Goa 
Photo by: Arjun Singh / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Mandar Rao Desai – 8

Mandar Rao has a fare share in this hard fought victory of Goa. Mandar was decisive in the midfield for the Gaurs, and he helped them score one, and bagged another himself too.

Manuel Lanzarote Bruno – 9

Brandon Fernandes – 8

Eduardro Bedia Pelaez – 7

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