Jamshedpur FC 0-1 Kerala Blasters FC: Player Ratings as Tuskers pick up slender first-leg advantage | ISL Playoffs 2021-22

KBFC's Abdul Samad celebrates scoring against JFC. [Credits: KBFC]

Kerala Blasters FC edged Jamshedpur FC 1-0 in the first leg of their ISL 2021-22 semifinal on Friday.

In a tight game of a few clear-cut chances, Sahal Abdul Samad made the difference with a delightful lob over TP Rehenesh in the 38th minute. The Tuskers then defended well to keep the Red Miners at arm's length to take a slender lead into the second leg scheduled for 15 March.

On that note, here are the player ratings for both teams:

Jamshedpur FC

TP Rehenesh - 6/10

Rehenesh was caught in no man's land for the goal and did have a couple of indecisive moments. However, he made up for it with a stunning fingertip save to deny Luna in the second half.

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PC Laldinpuia - 6/10

Laldinpuia did a decent job keeping Luna quiet for stretches of the game. He won an excellent 11 out of 14 aerial duels but didn't offer any threat going forward for Jamshedpur FC.

Peter Hartley - 6.5/10

Hartley was solid throughout the match and dealt well with both Vazquez and Pereyra Diaz. He made two interceptions and three clearances, and was also a threat in the Kerala Blasters box from set-pieces.

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Adrian Luna almost finds Jorge Diaz at the far post with a fine delivery from a corner, but @PeterHartley88 heads the ball away right in time! 💪

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Eli Sabia - 6.5/10

Sabia was efficient at the heart of the Jamshedpur FC defense, making a tackle, a block, two interceptions and a team-high four clearances. He also sprayed the ball well, completing 13 of his 21 long balls.

Ricky Lallawmawma - 6/10

Lallawmawma did a decent job defensively but didn't get too many chances to press forward. However, it was his misjudged header straight into the path of Abdul Samad that led to Kerala Blasters' goal.

Pronay Halder - 6.5/10

Halder put in a good shift in midfield, constantly helping his side break up opposition moves. He also created an excellent chance for Chukwu with a good tackle high up the pitch but the forward blasted his shot wide.

20' Missed opportunity!

Chima takes another shot after Pronay puts in a brilliant tackle but misses the target.

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Jitendra Singh - 6/10

Jitendra Singh seemed to struggle at times against Kerala Blasters' physicality and completed just 11 passes during his time on the pitch. Though he won five of his nine duels, the game seemed to bypass him a bit.

Ritwik Das - 6/10

Das, like his fellow forwards, was kept quiet for much of the match. He recorded one key pass but managed no shots on target. Das contributed defensively, though, making two tackles and an interception.

Greg Stewart - 6/10

Kerala Blasters did an exceptionally good job of keeping Stewart's impact to a minimum in this contest. The Scot had no shots, though he managed two key passes and was subdued for large stretches.

Seiminlen Doungel - 6/10

Doungel looked bright and even created a good chance for Chukwu but had to be substituted after just 25 minutes with an injury.

Daniel Chukwu - 5.5/10

Chukwu failed to get a couple of presentable chances on target and was dealt with well by the Kerala Blasters defense otherwise.

11' Close one!

Rehenesh sends a long pass towards Lenn who flicks it for Chima inside the box. Unfortunately, Chima hits the side of the net.

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Substitutes

Mobashir Rahman - 5.5/10

Rahman replaced Doungel in the 25th minute. He missed a glorious chance from Stewart's free-kick and didn't really impact the game much after that.

Sandeep Mandi - 5.5/10

Mandi came on for Rahman in the 65th minute. He completed just one of his six passes and didn't do enough to trouble the Blasters defense.

Jordan Murray - 6/10

Murray replaced Chukwu in the 65th minute. He conjured up a couple of decent moments but needed to get more into the box, with his side chasing the game.

Ishan Pandita - 6/10

Pandita replaced Jitendra Singh in the 81st minute. He had an excellent chance to draw Jamshedpur FC level but blazed his shot wide on the half-volley.

Alex Lima - 6.5/10

Lima came on for Stewart in the 82nd minute. His set-pieces and crosses caused Kerala Blasters some problems.