NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters Player Ratings: Jithin, Kotal impress but Asheer and Sachin falter

A high-voltage clash between the Highlanders and Tuskers ended in a stalemate.

Kerala Explosives He also scored a point in his third match Indian Super League – ISL Against the home team in the 2024-25 season Northeast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday. NorthEast United broke the deadlock in the second half when Sachin Suresh collected and conceded Alaeddine Ajaraie’s free kick.

After this, Noah Sadaoui’s powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area towards the bottom right corner passed Gurmeet and brought the score to 1-1. Guillermo Fernández found the net for the first time but was declared offside by the linesman.

Asheer Akhtar received a red card for challenging Noah. After this the Highlanders changed their approach, adopted a defensive strategy and earned a point.

The ratings of Indian players in the game are as follows:

NorthEast United FC (by Parashar Kalita)

Gurmeet Singh – 6.0

The save he made in the 50th minute of the match prevented his team from conceding the first goal. He collected the ball confidently, except for Noah’s excellent shot which beat him down the left. In the end, Gurmeet was beaten by Aimen but crucial intervention from captain Zabaco and a reflection from the custodian helped the highlanders earn a single point.

Dinesh Singh – 6.0

It’s my responsibility to mark Noah Sadaoui. He succeeded to some extent. Runs were made and crosses were made on the right wing. He created an opportunity for Jithin in the first half of the match.

Asheer Akhtar – 4.0

It was an impressive performance Asheer Akhtarmade some important tackles and won headers in the centre. However, he was sent off in the 82nd minute of the match after a clumsy challenge on Noah Sadaoui.

Muthu Mayakkanan – 6.0

He retained his position as a defensive midfielder well. He also made important passes. He had a chance in front of the penalty area but his header was too high.

Jithin MS – 7.5

happened jitinHis determination not to lose the ball, which won the free kick that Alaeddine Ajaraie shot into the goal in the 58th minute of the offensive half, attracted attention. He played on the right wing for NorthEast United and continued with an intense work tempo. Had he had the courage to keep his shot low, he could have scored his first goal of the season in the 45th minute.

Phalguni Singh – 6.0

Making his first start of the season in midfield, his performance was outstanding. The midfielder also created two important chances.

Buanthanglun Samte – 5.0

The left back was good at catching the ball. He had to follow Noah Sadaoui in the second half and Noah scored the equalizer for him.

Substitutes:

Macarton Nickson – 5.5

He entered the game as a substitute in the 70th minute, but did not make a significant impact on the field.

Kerala Blasters FC (by Rohan Dutt)

Sachin Suresh – 4.0

The Kerala Blasters’ goalkeeper almost cost his team the match due to an error resulting from a set-piece situation. He was beaten by a weak effort from Alaeddine Ajaraie and his ball crossed the line.

Sandeep Singh – 7.0

Sandeep played well on the wings once again. The wing-back stood strong against Ajaraie and maintained his form well throughout the match.

Huidrom Naocha Singh – 7.0

Naocha was an impressive player who balanced attacking prowess with defensive responsibilities hand in hand. The wing-back was lively, dribbling over opponents, shooting and making precise tackles and interceptions.

Pritam Kotal – 7.5

Pritam Kotal He was once again outstanding at the back for the Blasters. The Indian international held his ground against the Northeast attack, clearing crosses at the near post, putting his body on the line to block shots and lunging at his opponents with decisive tackles.

Vibin Mohanan – 7.0

Vibin impressed once again with his defence-shattering passes in the final third. He often beat defenders with his passes, but was sometimes unable to find his teammates. But the midfielder’s positioning was crucial in Sadaoui’s equalizing goal against Kerala Blasters. One of his excellent passes later in the game gave Aimen a clear chance but it was ultimately wasted.

Rahul KP – 6.0

Rahul KP did not pose much of a threat on the wings throughout the first half. However, when he moved to the left wing, he intervened more and produced shots that found the target. The winger, who generally played a calm game, was out of the game in the second half.

Denmark Faruk – 7.0

Danish Farooq, who stepped in once again in place of Luna, took on a different role this time. He was instructed to make attacking runs from the back, providing an extra presence in the penalty area as a raumdeuter.

The Kerala Blasters midfielder created many opportunities with his runs between winger and striker and also found Sadaoui with a pass that led to a shot. However, he was shifted to a deeper role in the second half and was replaced by Peprah.

Reserves

Muhammed Aimen – 7.0

Aimen replaced Rahul KP and once again opened himself up to the gaps, creating openings from which he could shoot. The winger almost got to the end of Peprah’s frame in front of goal and fired a number of shots down the wing. Aimen almost scored a late winner by beating the goalkeeper, but surrendered to a late sliding tackle.

Hormipam Ruivah – 7.0

Hormipam had a good cameo and was rarely tested as Blasters took control of the game following his suspension. The defender made a cross towards the penalty area, but Aimen took advantage of this chance in front of the goal.

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