0-1 and despite we lost our first (of not many) game of the season, we still qualify for the Group Stage. We do have lots of chances but can never realize. With Baros gone and Owen may be coming, it will be an interesting week.
The plus side of the game is that Sissoko performed another great performance and it is nice to see Sinama-Pongolle back to the first team. Also, Le Tallec scored on his debut for his loan spell in Sunderland.
Player Rating:
Carson: 6.5 No chance for the goal, but did make an important tackle to maintain the score at 0-1 and pulled a few saves.
Finnan: 6.5 Another steady performance.
Josemi: 6.5 A surprised start at center back and did OK.
Hyypia: 6.5 Not really tested and not much chance to attack from set pieces.
Warnock: 6 A flat performance. Left back is also another problematic area although Rafa didn't say.
Potter: 6 Not a good performance at all and was rightly substituted in HT.
Sissoko: 7 A good performance both in terms of defending and moving up front. Have a goal denied by the post during injury time.
Hamann: 6.5 Typical Didi performance.
Riise: 7 He played very well in midfield and had a few nice free kicks. But performance seems to be lowered when moved to left back.
Morientes: 6 Another poor performance with no service.
Cisse: 6.5 Had a few chances but either saved by the goalkeeper or missed.
Substitutions:
Luis Garcia: 6.5 Played better than the last 2 games, but still need to improve.
Zenden: 6 Not much contribution for the short time on the pitch.
Sinama-Pongolle: Welcome back!
CSKA Sofia: 6.5 The goal was nicely organized. And with the aggregate score at 3-2 they seems to be always likely to to score another one.
Rafa: 6 1 goals in 3 games. Need to sort out ASAP.
Men of the Match: Sissoko and Riise. Both were eye-catching in this poor game.
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