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1 vs 2
Played
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

Gomes
3
6
3.0

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.

William Gallas
Flop of the Match
2
9
2.5

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.

S. Bassong
2
5
3.0

Not one to remember for the Frenchman, after marshaling a defense that looked incredibly shaky early on.

Vedran Corluka
8
6
3.0

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.

Aaron Lennon
3
7
3.0

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.

Luka Modric
16
7
3.5

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.

Danny Rose
1
7
3.0

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.

Jake Livermore
1
6
3.0

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.

Harry Kane
1
6
2.5

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

Steven Pienaar
2
9
2.5

Started brightly but found it difficult to influence the game as time wore on and was replaced my more potent attacking threats.

Jermain Defoe
2
6
3.0

Ghosted in and out of the game in a manner he may be upset with. Savagely unlucky to see his equalizer ruled out though.

• Substitutions
Kyle Walker
5
6
3.0

Much the same as Bale, offered an abundance of pace though couldn't batter down the door.

Gareth Bale
3
7
3.0

Rapid pace down the left flank but had no answer to PAOK's stoic defending.

Iago Falqué
4
3
3.0

Had an effort cleared of the line but was a victim of his team's stulted game up top.

Kostas Chalkias
9
4
3.5

Night became increasingly more difficult as it wore on though he stood up admirably to all asked of him.

Stelios Malezas
11
0
4.0

Stoic defending ensured that Spurs could find noway back into the game, a real standout performer at the back.

P. Contreras
9
0
3.5

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.

Etto
10
0
3.5

A robust display that saw him deal with the threat of Steven Pienaar very well.

Konstantinos Stafylidis
7
5
3.0

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.

Pablo García
8
7
2.5

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.

Giorgos Georgiadis
Top of the Match
15
0
4.0

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.

Giorgos Fotakis
11
0
3.5

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.

Costin Lazar
8
0
3.0

Screened the back four to decent effect but saw found that he was overran when his team went a man down.

Dimitris Salpingidis
10
0
3.5

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

Stefanos Athanasiadis
9
0
3.5

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.

• Substitutions
Bruno Cirillo
7
1
3.0

Jumped in for 10 minutes and helped his team dig deep to hold on for the win.

Mirosław Sznaucner
7
1
3.0

Brought up to shore things up and provide some fresh legs. Couldn't stop his team being overwhelmed but put the graft in.

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