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November 30, 2011 3:05 PM EST
White Hart Lane — London
Referee: B. Nijhuis
Attendance: 26229
Player Ratings: Tottenham 1-2 PAOK
Luka Modric penalty looked catalyst for Spurs resurgence though hosts were ultimately let down by sloppy defending in the games opening exchanges from which they could not recover
By Josh Clarke
Was given little by way of chance for either of PAOK’s goals, being left totally exposed in both instances. Though had next to nothing to do for the remaining 75 minutes.
Costly and poorly executed attempt to dribble out at the back set the tone for a defensive display that showed very little to suggest that any of the night’s back four will get much of a sniff for Premier League fixtures.
Not one to remember for the Frenchman, after marshaling a defense that looked incredibly shaky early on.
Was getting skinned on the regular in the opening stages but soon settled down. Not a showing that suggests he’ll be wrestling a starting XI place off Kyle Walker anytime in the near, or distant future.
Strangely subdued in the first half though came into the game more as it progressed. End product was not up to the high standard he has set himself in recent weeks.
The best player on the pitch in terms of assurance on the ball though more often than not, potential outlets were found lacking before PAOK was reduced to 10 men.
Attacking with vigor, but the defensive insecurities shone though way too often. Will need to settle down in order to not leave his team overly exposed.
Looked early on as if he were going to be the muscle of the game, though things quickly began to bypass him a little too regularly. Didn't inspire too much confidence on the ball.
Looking slightly lost and a little out of his depth up top but sniffed around well to win the penalty that got Spurs back into it. Missed a guilt edged header in the second
Started brightly but found it difficult to influence the game as time wore on and was replaced my more potent attacking threats.
Ghosted in and out of the game in a manner he may be upset with. Savagely unlucky to see his equalizer ruled out though.
Much the same as Bale, offered an abundance of pace though couldn't batter down the door.
Rapid pace down the left flank but had no answer to PAOK's stoic defending.
Had an effort cleared of the line but was a victim of his team's stulted game up top.
Night became increasingly more difficult as it wore on though he stood up admirably to all asked of him.
Stoic defending ensured that Spurs could find noway back into the game, a real standout performer at the back.
Put his body on the line several times, though was pretty lucky to see Spurs' equalizer disallowed after he remaining in play after getting injured, playing Defoe onside.
A robust display that saw him deal with the threat of Steven Pienaar very well.
Was arguably pretty unfortunate to be sent off after his second goal-line clearance in a episode of pinball in the PAOK box led to Spurs’ lifeline.
Providing an obvious aesthetic counterpart to Luka Modric but with little abundantly comparable ability on the ball. Found himself hopelessly over-run in the second half.
Was first out of the starting blocks and effectively won the game for his team in the opening quarter hour with two smash-and-grab assists, before being sacrificed for his team's second-half defensive focus.
Was required to sit in and do a job at left back in the second half and somehow managed to keep Lennon quiet. However, that was probably more down to the winger's off day.
Screened the back four to decent effect but saw found that he was overran when his team went a man down.
Got across the near post well to really sink the knife into Spurs with the visitors second goal though that finishing touch resigned him to a more withdrawn role that prioritized negating the threat of Aaron Lennon
Was all-too-easily allowed to nod home his side’s equalized then performed robustly all night, providing a sturdy platform for PAOK’s roaming wingers to work off. Faded out of the game majorly as it drew on.
Jumped in for 10 minutes and helped his team dig deep to hold on for the win.
Brought up to shore things up and provide some fresh legs. Couldn't stop his team being overwhelmed but put the graft in.
| Tournament | |
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| Rank/Player | Position | Team | Rating |
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| 1. Diego Ribas | Midfielder | Atletico Madrid | 3.50 |
| 2. Radamel Falcao | Striker | Atletico Madrid | 3.42 |
| 3. Diego Capel | Midfielder | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 3.38 |
| 4. Fernando Llorente Torres | Striker | Athletic Bilbao | 3.36 |
| 5. Kyriakos Papadopoulos | Defender | Schalke 04 | 3.33 |
| 6. Yaya Touré | Midfielder | Manchester City | 3.33 |
| 7. Adrián | Striker | Atletico Madrid | 3.33 |
| 8. Parejo | Midfielder | Valencia | 3.33 |
| 9. Toto Salvio | Midfielder | Atletico Madrid | 3.33 |
| 10. Diego Godín Leal | Defender | Atletico Madrid | 3.30 |
| 11. Arda Turan | Midfielder | Atletico Madrid | 3.25 |
| 12. Emiliano Insúa | Defender | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 3.25 |
| 13. Óscar De Marcos | Midfielder | Athletic Bilbao | 3.25 |
| 14. David de Gea | Goalkeeper | Manchester United | 3.25 |
| 15. Kun Agüero | Striker | Manchester City | 3.25 |
| 16. Susaeta | Midfielder | Athletic Bilbao | 3.21 |
| 17. Muniain | Striker | Athletic Bilbao | 3.21 |
| 18. Gabi | Midfielder | Atletico Madrid | 3.20 |
| 19. Micah Richards | Defender | Manchester City | 3.17 |
| 20. Pablo Hernández | Midfielder | Valencia | 3.17 |
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Striker Schalke |
14 | 3 |
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Radamel Falcao
Striker Atlético de Madrid |
12 | 1 |
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Adrián
Striker Atlético de Madrid |
10 | 0 |
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Fernando Llorente Torres
Striker Bilbao |
7 | 2 |
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Jonatan Ezequiel Cristaldo
Striker Metalist Kharki |
7 | 0 |

