India 0-0 Mauritius Player Ratings as the Blue Tigers share stalemate in the first game of coach Manolo Marquez
India settled for a goalless draw against 179th ranked Mauritius which was the first game of Manolo Marquez as the head coach. The India team had the possession but was clearly lacking the threat and creativity in front of goals. The post-Sunil Chhetri era had already started where India is clearly suffering in the attack after just having one shot on target in the match.
The first half was a balanced one with both the teams hardly getting their act together in attack. India relied heavily on the set pieces while Mauritius got a couple of opportunities with quick counter attacks.
In the second half Mauritius was superior for most of the time as they managed to exploit the Indian defence on multiple occasions. Indian players looked very much nervous committing rookie errors and losing possession at crucial junctures of the game.
Manolo Marquez ahead of the game termed this intercontinental cup as a rehearsal for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and has a lot to address before the game against Syria on September 9. Check India vs Mauritius Player Ratings:
India vs Mauritius Player Ratings
India Team Player Ratings vs Mauritius
Goalkeeper
Amrinder Singh: 6.2/10: Had a fair enough game did not have much to do in the first half but was a bit under pressure in the second.
Defenders
Jay Gupta: 6.0/10: Not an impressive performance
Asish Rai: 6.3/10: Somewhat solid in the first half but was nervy in the second
Rahul Bheke: 6.1/10: Tried to be involved in attack but was not up to the mark.
Chinglensana Singh: 6.0/10: Had an average game.
Midfielders
Jeakson Singh: 6.3/10 Was decent in midfield but could have done a lot more.
Apuia: 6.0/10 Made few rookie errors but tried to create an impact
Anirudh Thapa: 5.8/10 His mistake led to a one-on-one situation between Lal Singh and Amrinder but the forward missed.
Forwards
Liston Colaco: 6.2/10: Tried to create impact from the left wing but was not given much space.
Lallianzuala Chhangte: 6.9/10: He was promising, and always kept the opposition players under threat.
Manvir Singh: 6.0/10: Did get a good chance at the end of the first half but was not able to utilise.
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Mauritius Team Player Ratings vs India
Goalkeeper
Kevin Jean Louis: 6.0/10- Kind of a silent game for him not much to do.
Defenders
Dylan Collard: 6.3/10: Had a decent game.
Jordan Francois: 6.5/10: Played well and was solid to stop the Indian attackers.
Wilson Mootoo: 6.2/10: Was sometimes nervy but eventually managed well.
Linsay Rose: 6.1/10: Was decent defensively and also tried contributing in attack.
Emmanuel Vincent: 6.2/10: Had a fair enough game.
Midfielders
Jeremy Villeneuve: 6.3/10: On multiple occasions, he controlled the midfield for his team.
Yannick Aristide: 6.5/10: Capped a good display after half-time.
Gabriel Caliste: 6.2/10: Was decent enough.
Forwards
Adrien Francois: 6.9/10: Had a decent game.
Quentin Lal Singh: 7.2/10: Exploited the Indian defence well but missed a few good chances
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