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2 vs 1
Played
September 23, 2012 2:00 p.m. IST
Stadio Communale Friuli — Udine
Referee:‬ D. Celi‎
Attendance:‬ 18000‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Udinese 2-1 AC Milan

Goal.com analyses the players on show as Massimiliano Allegri's side put in a poor performance at the Stadio Friuli

By Sam Lee

  • Zeljko Brkic
    1
    0
    3.00

    Zeljko Brkic

    A couple of fine saves, but looked extremely dodgy on crosses. He came for a couple that he had no right to get, and should have been punished.

  • Danilo
    0
    0
    3.00

    Danilo

    Fulfilled his defensive duties capably. Made a number of clearances and some timely tackles.

  • Andrea Coda
    1
    0
    3.00

    Andrea Coda

    Solid at the back, and almost scored a third for his side as they made hay on the counterattack late on.

  • Mehdi Benatia
    0
    0
    3.50

    Mehdi Benatia

    Flicked on free kick for the first goal, but Mexes deserves more criticism than Benatia deserves praise for his part in it. Impressive overall performance.

  • Giovanni Pasquale
    0
    0
    2.50

    Giovanni Pasquale

    Some direct runs and passes, and often found Di Natale, only for the striker to misfire.

  • Allan
    0
    0
    3.00

    Allan

    Strong running and defending, with some decent, creative passes thrown in too. Could be a key player this season if he rounds off his game.

  • Marco Faraoni
    0
    0
    2.50

    Marco Faraoni

    Fairly quiet on the right, put in a couple of tackles but often lost the ball. Subbed.

  • Roberto Pereyra
    0
    0
    3.00

    Roberto Pereyra

    A bright spark for the hosts. Lit up the game on occasion with dribbles and passing, and was often fouled as Milan tried to cope with him.

  • Giampiero Pinzi
    1
    0
    3.00

    Giampiero Pinzi

    Very smart performance in the midfield. Played a number of clever passes and made some timely tackles. Booked.

  • Antonio Di Natale
    1
    0
    3.50

    Antonio Di Natale

    An off day for the forward, but still caused a lot of problems for the Rossoneri defence. Scored from the spot confidently, but could have had more.

  • Mathias Ranégie
    2
    0
    3.50

    Mathias Ranégie Top of the Match

    Very impressive showing from the tall Swede. Out-jumped the culpable Mexes and Abbiati for the goal, but contributed a good out ball for his team-mates too.

Substitutions

  • Badu
    0
    0
    3.00

    Badu

    Looked very lively down the right after coming on. Could be a very big player for Udine this season if he can channel his direct running.

  • Christian Abbiati
    0
    0
    2.00

    Christian Abbiati

    Culpable for the first goal after getting in a mess with Mexes. Some good saves otherwise, but ones that you would expect him to make.

  • Philippe Mexes
    0
    1
    2.00

    Philippe Mexes

    Dreadful afternoon. At fault for the goal, often looked slow and was covered for by Zapata on numerous occasions.

  • Djamel Mesbah
    0
    0
    2.00

    Djamel Mesbah

    Poor afternoon for the left-back. Did not really provide much going forward and did not shine defensively, either.

  • Cristian Zapata
    0
    2
    2.50

    Cristian Zapata

    Looked good in the first half when covering for Mexes, but two bookings in quick succession saw him sent off and concede the match-winning penalty.

  • Ignazio Abate
    0
    0
    3.00

    Ignazio Abate

    Decent going forward but often failed to link up with his team-mates, though that was rarely his fault. Decent at the back, but Udine often came down his side.

  • Antonio Nocerino
    0
    0
    2.50

    Antonio Nocerino

    Poor afternoon and substituted. He often makes an impact from the bench, but may not have the ability to do it from the starting line-up, especially in the company of his current midfield team-mates.

  • Riccardo Montolivo
    0
    0
    3.00

    Riccardo Montolivo

    Looked ponderous at times, but was Milan's most creative threat, although that isn't really saying anything.

  • Massimo Ambrosini
    0
    0
    2.50

    Massimo Ambrosini

    Booked for a characteristic foul to stop a counterattack in the first half, and was subbed after the break. His duties will be under scrutiny as his team-mates struggle for creativity.

  • Urby Emanuelson
    0
    0
    3.00

    Urby Emanuelson

    Put in a couple of good tackles and passes and showed flashes of his promise.

  • Giampaolo Pazzini
    0
    0
    2.00

    Giampaolo Pazzini

    Quiet afternoon for the striker. Looked a threat when in possession, but that was all too rare an occurrence.

  • Stephan El Shaarawy
    2
    0
    3.00

    Stephan El Shaarawy

    Scored a brilliant goal to level the scores, but also missed in the first half with the game goalless. Good performance on the whole, but will need to do it more and more this season.

Substitutions

  • Francesco Acerbi
    0
    0
    3.00

    Francesco Acerbi

    Looked solid after coming on without doing anything spectacular.

  • Kevin-Prince Boateng
    2
    0
    2.00

    Kevin-Prince Boateng Flop of the Match

    Came on to provide an attacking spark after a poor start to the season and had a hand in the equaliser. However, he was sent off for two bookings and that was that for his side.

  • Bojan Krkic
    0
    0
    3.00

    Bojan Krkic

    Won a free kick thanks to his fresh legs when he came on, but even that led to Boateng's red card on a miserable afternoon for all Milan players. Slipped as he took a late corner, which summed up their afternoon.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Edinson  Cavani Edinson Cavani
Striker
Napoli
29 7
Antonio Di Natale Antonio Di Natale
Striker
Udinese
23 4
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Pablo Daniel Osvaldo
Striker
Roma
16 2
Stephan El Shaarawy Stephan El Shaarawy
Midfielder
Milan
16 0
Germán Denis Germán Denis
Striker
Atalanta
15 5