The Blues Will Fight Part 2
France:
- Lloris (5): terrible night for the porter who hardly had to do throughout the match, eventually bowing twice. Before experiencing a late meeting more agitated because Ukrainian cons. He can do nothing on two goals and even unhappy about the first Zozulya, on which he touches the ball.
- Evra ( 5) was feared his duel with Yarmolenko. He finally rather neat winger Dynamo Kiev, showing him from the start of the game he did not let go of a sole. After his boisterous media outlet, Evra was forced to make a good match. This is done even if his offensive contribution has been very limited, the fault of his seriousness in marking Yarmolenko.
- Abidal (4): it alternates between good, with serene and raises a set of air quality and the bad, a few scares on the opposing face dry. Placement is sometimes inadequate even though it is anticipated a few shots. He was on the verge of conceding a penalty on Zozulya before it did get a few minutes later...
- Koscielny (2): What a pity... Until the 82nd minute, Arsenal defender was making a very good match. Impeccable in reminders and uncompromising in the tackle, he was attuned to this meeting so special. And then came Zozulya him rot his evening playing well of his body for a penalty. The followers of Arsenal will not be surprised, Koscielny is a regular minor faults but a little beasts in the area... And as if that were not enough, he cracked late in the game by taking it to Kucher, earning a logical red card ruling him out of the second leg.
- Debuchy ( 3 ): The task was not easy to face wisp Konoplianka still brighter than Yarmolenko. After having held early in the game, he almost gave with a dangerous tackle in the area (18th). Seriously, it is still very wise, but almost never do overflowing offering some centers. Unfortunately for him, he is having on the collective movement that brings the Ukrainian goal, where Zozulya pass him before (61 ). A lot of bad choices in the second period.
- Matuidi (4): sure, it is less than shimmering Pogba on the ball. But he does not give his hand to the dog when defending. Often, it is he who has anticipated adverse movements to recover the leather. It is also sometimes has recovered balloons lost his midfield partner. A good match of recovery then, but that is not enough. He did not Blue offensive performance that demonstrates the PSG. Clearly less prominent after the break, when Ukraine has accelerated.
- Pogba (6): 20 years, it boasts a unique serenity with the ball. As if the importance of this game and the inherent pressure slid over him. The youngest of the Blues showed more control and calm some, taking the game to their account, distributing forward and offering some class actions. But be careful not to overdo it. Love the ball, gain to simplify his game was lost including the leather just after the first goal, giving a dangerous opportunity for Ukrainians.
- Nasri (3.5): Deschamps gave him an opportunity tonight to forget his past for France setbacks. Nasri has not been the absolute leader of the game, not much considered, but in a game where creativity was not in the spotlight, he was one of the few to try to serve Giroud or Ribery in space, without much success. It is he who has had the best French opportunity to toe. Although offset Giroud, he unfortunately chose the wrong side ( closed) (65 ). He carries the ball too. Replaced by Valbuena ( 80th ), which focuses a lot to bring the danger in the box.
- Ribery (4.5 ) which says Ballon d'Or contender said preferential treatment from his opponents. The Bavarians know, but tonight it was served more than usual. Took two, he never had the opportunity to pick up speed on its left flank, with one or two exceptions. It was not discouraged, tried to force their way but still hit a walk or a Ukrainian shoulder. His shot in the 78th, slightly diverted, was not enough to fool Pyatov.
- Remy (2) tenured to give depth to the French game and bring his speed, he failed his mission. Although blocked by defender, he was in trouble. Especially, there is a tone below the technical and can not use special relay in the French game because of bad checks or taken the ball too slow. Many waste in the passing game and in the end, only one overflow its assets ( 52 ). Far too little. Replaced by Sissoko ( 62 ), who brought some juice, some gestures successfully but fails to make a difference.
- Giroud ( 4) the kind of game that no attacker like arguing. Combat, commitment, and duel... it is almost everything. His first touches of the ball proved difficult, with failures controls and discounts against time. But he gradually resumed, never hesitating to go to rub the other hinge, which has not spared in dogfights. A good presentation of the head Remy (28th) and especially a good offset for Nasri ( 65th). It lacks a little something to become a world class striker but he shot the dirty work. Replaced by Benzema ( 70th), who saw how difficult it was to move the Ukrainian defense. Attempted lob failed and kick away the wall to his credit.
- Lloris (5): terrible night for the porter who hardly had to do throughout the match, eventually bowing twice. Before experiencing a late meeting more agitated because Ukrainian cons. He can do nothing on two goals and even unhappy about the first Zozulya, on which he touches the ball.
- Evra ( 5) was feared his duel with Yarmolenko. He finally rather neat winger Dynamo Kiev, showing him from the start of the game he did not let go of a sole. After his boisterous media outlet, Evra was forced to make a good match. This is done even if his offensive contribution has been very limited, the fault of his seriousness in marking Yarmolenko.
- Abidal (4): it alternates between good, with serene and raises a set of air quality and the bad, a few scares on the opposing face dry. Placement is sometimes inadequate even though it is anticipated a few shots. He was on the verge of conceding a penalty on Zozulya before it did get a few minutes later...
- Koscielny (2): What a pity... Until the 82nd minute, Arsenal defender was making a very good match. Impeccable in reminders and uncompromising in the tackle, he was attuned to this meeting so special. And then came Zozulya him rot his evening playing well of his body for a penalty. The followers of Arsenal will not be surprised, Koscielny is a regular minor faults but a little beasts in the area... And as if that were not enough, he cracked late in the game by taking it to Kucher, earning a logical red card ruling him out of the second leg.
- Debuchy ( 3 ): The task was not easy to face wisp Konoplianka still brighter than Yarmolenko. After having held early in the game, he almost gave with a dangerous tackle in the area (18th). Seriously, it is still very wise, but almost never do overflowing offering some centers. Unfortunately for him, he is having on the collective movement that brings the Ukrainian goal, where Zozulya pass him before (61 ). A lot of bad choices in the second period.
- Matuidi (4): sure, it is less than shimmering Pogba on the ball. But he does not give his hand to the dog when defending. Often, it is he who has anticipated adverse movements to recover the leather. It is also sometimes has recovered balloons lost his midfield partner. A good match of recovery then, but that is not enough. He did not Blue offensive performance that demonstrates the PSG. Clearly less prominent after the break, when Ukraine has accelerated.
- Pogba (6): 20 years, it boasts a unique serenity with the ball. As if the importance of this game and the inherent pressure slid over him. The youngest of the Blues showed more control and calm some, taking the game to their account, distributing forward and offering some class actions. But be careful not to overdo it. Love the ball, gain to simplify his game was lost including the leather just after the first goal, giving a dangerous opportunity for Ukrainians.
- Nasri (3.5): Deschamps gave him an opportunity tonight to forget his past for France setbacks. Nasri has not been the absolute leader of the game, not much considered, but in a game where creativity was not in the spotlight, he was one of the few to try to serve Giroud or Ribery in space, without much success. It is he who has had the best French opportunity to toe. Although offset Giroud, he unfortunately chose the wrong side ( closed) (65 ). He carries the ball too. Replaced by Valbuena ( 80th ), which focuses a lot to bring the danger in the box.
- Ribery (4.5 ) which says Ballon d'Or contender said preferential treatment from his opponents. The Bavarians know, but tonight it was served more than usual. Took two, he never had the opportunity to pick up speed on its left flank, with one or two exceptions. It was not discouraged, tried to force their way but still hit a walk or a Ukrainian shoulder. His shot in the 78th, slightly diverted, was not enough to fool Pyatov.
- Remy (2) tenured to give depth to the French game and bring his speed, he failed his mission. Although blocked by defender, he was in trouble. Especially, there is a tone below the technical and can not use special relay in the French game because of bad checks or taken the ball too slow. Many waste in the passing game and in the end, only one overflow its assets ( 52 ). Far too little. Replaced by Sissoko ( 62 ), who brought some juice, some gestures successfully but fails to make a difference.
- Giroud ( 4) the kind of game that no attacker like arguing. Combat, commitment, and duel... it is almost everything. His first touches of the ball proved difficult, with failures controls and discounts against time. But he gradually resumed, never hesitating to go to rub the other hinge, which has not spared in dogfights. A good presentation of the head Remy (28th) and especially a good offset for Nasri ( 65th). It lacks a little something to become a world class striker but he shot the dirty work. Replaced by Benzema ( 70th), who saw how difficult it was to move the Ukrainian defense. Attempted lob failed and kick away the wall to his credit.
