Hyderabad FC 1-1 Kerala Blasters FC a.e.t (3-1 on penalties): Player Ratings as Nizams lift first ever ISL title | ISL Final 2021-22

Hyderabad FC players celebrate winning the ISL final against Kerala Blasters. [Credits: ISL]

Hyderabad FC held their nerves in the penalty shootout to win the 2021-22 ISL final against Kerala Blasters FC. The pulsating fixture, which saw fans back in the stadium, ended 1-1 after extra-time.

After a goalless first half, Rahul KP put the Blasters ahead in the 68th minute as his low, marginally swerving shot went in off Laxmikant Kattimani. The Nizams struggled to find a way back but a half-cleared free-kick fell to substitute Sahil Tavora just outside the box in the 88th minute.

Tavora struck arguably the sweetest half volley of his career to bring Hyderabad FC level. Both they and Kerala Blasters pushed hard for a winner in regulation and extra-time but couldn't find one as the tense contest headed into the shootout.

Marko Leskovic, Nishu Kumar and Jeakson Singh all missed for the Tuskers, with only Ayush Adhikari finding the net. Meanwhile, only Javier Siverio missed for the Nizams, who scored through Joao Victor and Khassa Camara before Halicharan Narzary sealed the deal by sending Prabhsukhan Gill the wrong way.

🔥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔 🔥

That's it, that's the tweet!

మన దగ్గర బేరాలు లేవమ్మా 😎

#ThisIsOurGame #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC https://t.co/BClJDJuLXm

It meant that Hyderabad FC won their first ever ISL title, while Kerala Blasters have now made it into three finals without winning the trophy.

Here are the player ratings from the match:

Hyderabad FC

Laxmikant Kattimani - 8/10

Kattimani should've kept out Rahul's goal but more than made up for it with three big saves in the penalty shootout.

Penalties in #HFCKBFC! 🙌

Kerala Blasters: ⛔ ⛔ ✅ ⛔
Hyderabad FC: ✅ ⛔ ✅

@kattimani123 makes his third save in the shoot out. He's on 🔥

#HFCKBFC #ForTheCup 🏆 #ThisIsOurGame #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC

Akash Mishra - 7/10

Mishra dug in to help Hyderabad FC keep their opponents down to just one goal with six clearances, three tackles and three interceptions.

Juan Fernandez - 6.5/10

Fernandez looked composed at the back but should've closed Rahul down better for Kerala Blasters' goal.

Chinglensana Singh - 7/10

It was a typically solid performance from Chinglensana Singh, who managed to keep Alvaro Vazquez largely quiet. He won all eight of his duels and also made four clearances.

Asish Rai - 7.5/10

Rai made some adventurous runs going forward, laying out an impressive three key passes for Hyderabad FC. He also did a fantastic job at the back, recording four interceptions and four tackles.

45' Free- Kick for Hyderabad!

Asish with a strong run down the fans and is brought down. We have a chance at a set piece now!

[0-0] #HFCKBFC #ThisIsOurGame #HyderabadFC

Aniket Jadhav - 6/10

Jadhav's final product wasn't great and he was largely shut down by Khabra, barring one key pass.

Joao Victor - 7/10

Victor was excellent on and off the ball in midfield. He also looked as composed as ever at centre-back amid all the chaos and pressure. Victor dispatched his penalty with ease in the shootout.

Souvik Chakrabarti - 7/10

Chakrabarti did his job well in defensive midfield, making three tackles and an interception while also getting his side's first shot on target. However, he could've closed down Rahul better for Kerala Blasters' goal.

Mohammad Yasir - 6/10

Barring a few bright flicks and touches, Yasir was kept quiet by the Tuskers. He completed just two of his eight crosses and laid out a key pass.

Bartholomew Ogbeche - 7/10

Ogbeche grew into the match following a slow start, forcing Gill into multiple saves. He also initiated a few moves for Hyderabad FC by dropping deep and recorded a key pass as well.

62' Shot from Bart!

Aniket does well to keep the ball and feed Bart at the edge of the box. Bart makes space and hits from distance but it is too easy for Gill.

[0-0] #HFCKBFC #ThisIsOurGame #HyderabadFC

Joel Chianese - 6/10

Chianese was kept quiet by the Kerala Blasters barring his involvement in a counter-attack. He was substituted in the 39th minute with an injury.

Substitutes

Javier Siverio - 6.5/10

Siverio came on for Chianese in the 39th minute. The Spaniard was a livewire and completed three dribbles while also forcing one save from Gill. However, he skied his penalty rather poorly in the shootout.

Halicharan Narzary - 7/10

Narzary came on for Jadhav in the 71st minute. His balls into the box were a threat and he also scored the winning penalty to give Hyderabad FC their first ever ISL title.

Sahil Tavora - 7.5/10

Tavora replaced Chakrabarti in the 71st minute. He brought the Nizams back into the match with a stunning volley in the 88th minute. Tavora went on to put in an excellent midfield display as well, recording a key pass, two tackles, an interception and five successful duels.

88' GOLAAAZOOOO!!

@sahiltavora8 is made for the #HeroISLFinal. Launches a stunner past Gill f4om distance and we are back in this one!

Let's go Hyderabad 🔥

#HFCKBFC #ForTheCup 🏆 #ThisIsOurGame #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC https://t.co/hA3G23nPYW

Khassa Camara - 6.5/10

Camara came on for Fernandez in the 85th minute. He helped win the ball back on multiple occasions and also coolly slotted home from the spot in the shootout.

Aaren D'Silva - 6/10

D'Silva replaced Yasir in the 85th minute. He worked hard on the ball but couldn't really deliver much quality in the final third.