Bengaluru FC 0 - 0 FC Goa: Player ratings for the Gaurs | ISL 2023-24
Bengaluru FC drew FC Goa in their fourth game of the ISL 2023-24 season in Bangalore on Wednesday (October 25).
FC Goa came into the game, placed second in the points table, and not having lost a game this season yet. They won their previous game 2-1 against East Bengal FC. A win/draw today would have taken FC Goa to the top of the table. It would also mean FC Goa would have made a perfect start to the season winning their first four games.
The Blues from Bangalore came into the game being placed ninth in the points table. They won their previous game 2-1 against East Bengal FC. A win today would take Bengaluru FC to fifth in the points table.
The match started with both sides trying to get a feel of their opponents. Sunil Chhetri had an early attempt at goal in the ninth minute but the shot was saved by Arshdeep.
Jay Gupta had his shot saved by Gurpreet in the 15th minute. Carl McHugh saw his header go just wide from a corner in the 25th minute. Jay Gupta had another attempt of his parried away and Rowllin Borges's shot from the rebound was saved by Gurpreet in the 36th minute.
The scoreboard at halftime read 0-0
The hosts came into the second half trying to showcase a more attacking brand of football. Rohit Dhanu saw his well-timed volley being saved. Roshan had a go at goal in the 66th minute but his effort was blocked by the Gaurs defense.
Victor Rodriguez's shot from the edge of the box in the 75th minute went just wide. Ayush Chhetri saw his attempt sailing above the crossbar in the 76th minute. Jay saw his header in added time go straight to Gurpreet.
The final scoreline of the game read 0-0. With this result, FC Goa moved to the top of the table.
On that note, let's take a look at the players ratings for the visitors today
FC GOA Player Ratings
Arshdeep Singh(6): Arshdeep made one good save during the game. Apart from that he wasn't troubled much and had a good game.
Jay Gupta (8): Jay was brilliant today. The left-back had three shots on target and made two crucial clearances for his side. The way he constantly helped his side in attack and defense today is praiseworthy.
Sandesh Jhingan (6.5): Sandesh was solid at the back and didn't look out of place today. He made some crucial clearances for his side.
Odei Onaindia (6.5): Odei had another good game today. He made a crucial interception, and his tackles were spot on today.
Seriton Fernandes (6): Seriton was good defensively but couldn't help his side much in attack. His crosses were not up to the mark today.
Rowllin Borges (6.5): Rowllin had a decent game in midfield today. He was good at cutting off Bengaluru FC's passes. He had two good attempts at goal today.
Carl McHugh (6): Carl worked hard in midfield today. He was the main anchor man between defense and attack today.
Raynier Fernandes (6.5): Raynier made some good attacking moves today. He played some good passes in attack today.
Victor Rodriguez (6): Victor was the main creator of chances for FC Goa today. He created eight chances today. He would have liked to finish the few chances that came his way.
Udanta Singh (5.5): Udanta had a poor game today. His crossing was on point today, and he couldn't help his side much in attack.
Carlos Martinez (5): Carlos had a poor game today. He couldn't get into many goal-scoring positions, and he also failed to create many chances for his side.
Substitutes
Ayush Chhetri (5): Ayush replaced Rowllin in the second half. He wasn't impactful during his time on the pitch. He also skied the one chance that came his way.
Boris Singh (5.5): Boris replaced Udanta in the 70th minute. He too wasn't able to create much chances for his side.
Md Nemil (N/A): Nemil came on late in the game and didn't play for many minutes to be given a rating.