ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0 Hyderabad FC (2-3 on aggregate): Player Ratings as Mariners win but Nizams secure final berth | ISL Playoffs 2021-22
ATK Mohun Bagan fought hard to secure a 1-0 victory but couldn't stop Hyderabad FC from progressing into the final of the 2021-22 ISL season. The Nizams' 3-1 success in the first leg saw them take a 3-2 win on aggregate.
The Mariners dominated the contest from the start and went close on multiple occasions to put their opponents under pressure. However, they had to wait until the 79th minute to go ahead through a Roy Krishna volley from Liston Colacoβs excellent cross.
ATK Mohun Bagan continued to pour men forward, racking up 29 shots, with eight of them on target. However, they couldn't find a second goal and Hyderabad FC held on to seal a famous aggregate victory and make their first ever ISL final.
Here are the player ratings from the match:
ATK Mohun Bagan
Amrinder Singh - 6.5/10
Amrinder Singh had only two saves to make, with his defense doing a good job to keep Hyderabad FC quiet. His distribution was solid as he completed eight of his 11 long-ball attempts and 87% of his passes overall.
Subhasish Bose - 6.5/10
Bose did a good job on defense covering the entire left flank, which allowed Colaco to stay forward. He ended with three interceptions, three clearances and two tackles.
Sandesh Jhingan - 6.5/10
Jhingan had a fairly routine evening, with Hyderabad FC hardly threatening. He made a clearance and a tackle before being taken off in an attacking substitution.
Pritam Kotal - 7/10
Kotal was excellent defensively and swept up well whenever required. He also got a header on target and a key pass going forward, while completing 95% of his passes.
Liston Colaco - 7.5/10
Colaco was one of ATK Mohun Bagan's best outlets going forward, laying out three key passes and getting the assist for Krishna's goal. His movement and acceleration were on point, though his shots were a little wayward.
Joni Kauko - 7.5/10
Kauko put in another good display in attacking midfield, managing three shots on target and and two key passes. He also won three ground duels and forced Hyderabad FC to leave spaces with his passing range.
Carl McHugh - 7/10
McHugh put in a hardworking shift in the ATK Mohun Bagan midfield both offensively and defensively. He provided two key passes while also making two tackles, two interceptions and a clearance.
Hugo Boumous - 7/10
Boumous was a constant menace for Hyderabad FC's defense, recording two key passes and initiating multiple good moves for the Mariners. However, he seemed to go down a tad too easily at times and missed an open goal in the first half.
Prabir Das - 7.5/10
Though he did mishit a few crosses, Das was incredible going forward from right wing-back for ATK Mohun Bagan. His crosses for Boumous and Krishna in either half were stupendous and he was unlucky to not get an assist from his four key passes.
Kiyan Nassiri - 7/10
Nassiri put in a fantastic performance on the biggest stage that belied his age. The youngster also tracked back brilliantly, making one vital tackle to deny Jadhav from getting a shot away in the first half. He ended up with three successful ground duels and three tackles while covering plenty of ground.
Roy Krishna - 7/10
Krishna saw a point-blank effort from Das' cross saved by Kattimani, but wasn't to be denied a second time with a volleyed finish in the 79th minute. He recorded two shots on target, two key passes and completed a dribble to keep Hyderabad FC on their toes.
Substitutes
Manvir Singh - 6.5/10
Manvir Singh came on for Jhingan in the 69th minute. He recorded three key passes and won three aerial duels in a good cameo off the bench.
Ashutosh Mehta - 6.5/10
Mehta replaced Nassiri in the 84th minute. He was defensively solid, making a tackle, an interception and a clearance.
David Williams - N/A
Williams came on for McHugh in the 88th minute. He didn't have a single touch of the ball.