PSV vs Milan Player Ratings

PSV vs Milan Player Ratings

 

UEFA Champions League

 

PSV

1 vs 1

Milan

Played
August 20, 2013 7:45 PM WAT
Philips Stadion — Eindhoven
Referee:‬ C. Çakιr‎
Attendance:‬ 5000‎

 

61′ Tim Matavz

Stephan El Shaarawy 15′

 

Player Ratings: PSV 1-1 Milan

Goal rates every player as Stephan El Shaarawy snatches a crucial away goal to give the Rossoneri a slender advantage ahead of the second leg

By Max Bentley

PSV

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  0

  1

  Jeroen Zoet

  The 22-year-old produced a confident performance between the sticks and showed good reflexes to deny Milan's attacking trio. Has every right to be displeased with his defenders for the opener.
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  2

  1

  Karim Rekik

  Spurned a glorious opportunity to seal the win when he headed wide when unmarked from a few yards out but nonetheless a promising display from the on-loan Manchester City youngster who stood up to the test against former team-mate Balotelli.
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  1

  2

  Jeffrey Bruma

  The young centre-back produced a solid defensive display, winning the majority of his aerial duels and tackles. Also had a hand in the PSV equaliser when his fierce shot was spilled by Abbiati.
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  0

  0

  Jetro Willems

  Joined in the PSV attack by getting into some promising advanced positions down the left but sometimes failed to track back and left his defence exposed.
• 
  0

  1

  Joshua Brenet

  Struggled to track the movement of El Shaarawy and was often outclassed by the Italian forward who surged beyond him to head home the opening goal for Milan.
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  6

  3

  Adam Maher

  The summer signing caused Milan problems by filtering into pockets of space between the midfield and defence. Tested Abbiati on several occasions but perhaps should have done better when his shot cannoned back off the crossbar.
• 
  1

  3

  Stijn Schaars

  The deep-lying playmaker worked tirelessly against Milan's experienced midfield trio and produced some moments of creative genius, especially his chipped pass for Maher in the first half.
• 
  18

  8

  Ji-Sung Park Top of the Match

  The South Korean excelled on his second debut for PSV with a typical hard-working showing. Tired in the second half but his leadership and experience proved valuable to Cocu's youthful side.
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  2

  3

  Tim Matavz

  Got himself into some brilliant positions and was not afraid to shoot. Showed good predatory instinct to capitalise on Abbiati's error and level the scoring.
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  3

  2

  Georginio Wijnaldum

  Failed to make the most of his blistering pace down the right but did produce a good final ball when in an advanced position.
• 
  0

  3

  Memphis Depay

  Showed some neat footwork down the left wing but ultimately failed to get the better of Abate. Was responsible for allowing the wing-back to get in behind him to cross for Milan's opener.

Substitutions

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  1

  3

  Jurgen Locadia

  Entered the action late on but found himself well marked by Zapata and Mexes in the closing stages.
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  1

  2

  Florian Jozefzoon

  Was thrown on as a second-half substitute by Cocu but failed to make an impact off the bench.

Milan

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  7

  6

  Christian Abbiati

  Produced a string of smart saves to keep PSV at bay in the first half but should have done better to hold Bruma's shot which led to PSV's equaliser.
• 
  9

  1

  Cristian Zapata

  An average performance from the Colombian who still seems to be shaking off the pre-season rustiness. His pace often helped him to make up for his suspect positioning.
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  12

  8

  Ignazio Abate

  Aside from one sloppy backpass, it was a solid performance from the speedy right-back who dealt excellently with the threat of Depay. Produced a pinpoint cross for El Shaarawy to open the scoring.
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  6

  4

  Philippe Mexes

  Produced a brave header to deny Matavz in the first half but was too frequently found the wrong side of the Slovenian striker. Missed a good chance to win the match late on.
• 
  8

  11

  Kevin-Prince Boateng

  Contributed to the first goal with a defence-splitting pass but otherwise failed to show his creative ability. Showed good defensive awareness to track the runs of Willems, however.
• 
  10

  2

  Nigel De Jong

  An experienced, well-disciplined showing from the defensive midfielder on the return to his homeland. Often acted as a fifth Milan defender and helped prevent service to Matavz.
• 
  10

  2

  Riccardo Montolivo

  Helped keep things simple for Milan in the middle of the pitch but failed to provide creativity to the Rossoneri attack.
• 
  6

  11

  Sulley Ali Muntari Flop of the Match

  The Ghanaian produced some crucial blocks and challenges throughout the game but often failed to track the runs of Maher who dictated the midfield for sustained periods of the game.
• 
  9

  2

  Urby Emanuelson

  An assured performance from the former Ajax man who marshalled the runs of Wijnaldum effectively down the wing. Helped keep things tight at the back under heavy PSV pressure.
• 
  12

  4

  Mario Balotelli

  Dropped off the defence excellently to pick his passes and set up some presentable opportunities for his team-mates. Was unlucky to see a curling effort tipped onto the crossbar.
• 
  16

  5

  Stephan El Shaarawy

  Caused havoc down the left with his clever movement and close control. Frequently evaded the surveillance of Brenet and capped his impressive performance with a composed header to give Milan the lead.

Substitutions

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  9

  1

  Andrea Poli

  Introduced by Allegri late on to provide some fresh legs in midfield and nearly snatched a winner late on, only to be denied by a good save by Zoet.
• 
  9

  4

  L. Niang

  Came on for the remaining few minutes but showed good invention and positive attacking play. Promises to be a pivotal season ahead for the young Frenchman. -------------------- goal.com