Ukraine

2.25

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  15

  4

  3.50

  Andriy Pyatov

  Made a superb instinctive first-half stop from Menez, before diving full-length to turn a Mexes header round the post. Beaten at his near post for the opener but to criticize would be harsh considering his previous heroics. No chance with Cabaye's goal.

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  2

  7

  2.50

  Yevhen Selin

  Would have been credited with a magnificent assist for a superb long pass which picked out Shevchenko 10 minutes before the interval, only for the striker to blast his shot straight at Lloris. Was caught out by Menez on more occasions than Blokhin would have liked.

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  2

  8

  2.50

  Yevhen Khacheridi

  A monster of a center half who just loves to attack the ball, but doesn’t look particularly elegant when he’s on it. Looked assured enough when the play was in front of him but struggled for pace when in a foot race with Benzema.

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  2

  7

  2.00

  Taras Mykhalyk

  Ukraine's tower of power enjoyed a dominant first half up against Benzema but was nowhere to be seen for either of France's two goals.

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  5

  9

  2.00

  Anatoliy Tymoshchuk

  One suicidal pass back almost resulted in the opening goal for Menez but was his usual unfussy and unselfish self. Superbly disciplined throughout and did a good job in keep Nasri quiet.

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  2

  10

  1.50

  Oleh Husyev

  Not a night he'll look back on with particular fondness. Was at fault for Cabaye's strike and looked particularly ponderous throughout.

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  2

  10

  1.50

  Serhiy Nazarenko

  Huffed and puffed but was not at his most influential did his best to get up and support his front players but tired as the game went on and it was no surprise when he was subbed on the hour mark.

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  4

  9

  2.00

  Yevhen Konoplyanka

  A busy, bustling winger who is comfortable in possession but once or twice made the wrong decision when in promising positions.

• 
  42

  2

  3.50

  Andriy Shevchenko

  Continued to roll back the years Provided two of his sides' better moments with one volley pushed out by Lloris and then one spanking drive that narrowly cleared the angle of post and bar.

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  6

  13

  1.50

  Andriy Voronin

  Devoid of the pony tail, which in part made him a laughing stock at Liverpool, he was even more anonymous than usual and was taken off at half-time.

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  22

  2

  3.50

  Andriy Yarmolenko

  Offered one of the brighter notes in what was otherwise a pretty uninspiring performance from the home side. Tall, rangy and no small measure of skill, he showed promise but rarely, if ever got the better of Clichy.

Substitutions

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  2

  7

  1.50

  Oleksandr Aliyev

  Brought on for the impressive Yarmolenko but failed to make any sort of impression. Skied one free kick from a very dangerous area way over the crossbar.

• 
  1

  11

  1.00

  Artem Milevsky

  A tall, hulking striker who could have been expected to make life difficult for Rami and Mexes, but his threat was snuffed out with ease.

• 
  11

  3

  3.00

  Marko Devic

  Was brought on at the break and was certainly more effective than the man he replaced with several promising runs that promised much, but ultimately delivered little.

France

3.07

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  28

  4

  2.50

  Hugo Lloris

  Showed expert positional sense to ensure he was in the right place to block Shevchenko's blast. Was otherwise, largely untroubled in what was another quiet night for the Lyon shot stopper.

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  27

  2

  3.00

  Mathieu Debuchy

  Another assured performance from the Lille right-back who is ensuring Bacary Sagna's injury isn't being too keenly felt. There's a real dearth of top class right-backs in world football at present, and he's sticking out like a saw thumb for the right reasons.

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  13

  17

  2.00

  Adil Rami

  Caught horribly out of position for Shevchenko's first half opportunity and was lucky to have been rescued by his goalkeeper. Looks to have the right tools at his disposal, but too often lacks concentration.

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  28

  4

  3.00

  Philippe Mexes

  Looks the most assured of the two France center backs but that really isn’t saying much. Attacked the ball with vigor and was extremely unlucky not to open the scoring with a meaty first half header

• 
  27

  5

  3.00

  Gael Clichy

  The Manchester City man was a shock inclusion at the expense of Patrice Evra but justified his manager’s faith with solid all-round contribution and deserves to keep his place in the team.

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  51

  1

  3.50

  Yohan Cabaye

  The Newcastle man was quiet against England and quieter still here until he popped with a superbly taken goal and further crisp strike that crashed against the post. More of a subtle prompter for his national side than the all-action dynamo he is in the Premier League

• 
  72

  2

  4.00

  Franck Ribéry

  Was somewhere near his mercurial best in the first-half and gave Ukraine's right-back a torrid opening 20 minutes or so. Were it not for Menez's wastefulness he would have been credited with several assists. A real threat throughout.

• 
  59

  8

  3.50

  Samir Nasri

  Dropped into a deeper position and although he linked the play neatly enough, he was nowhere near as threatening as he had been against England, although his influence grew as the game wore on and pockets of space emerged.

• 
  39

  6

  3.50

  Jérémy Menez

  Really should not have been caught off-side in the 17th minute when he was played in by Ribery and missed another glorious first-half chance from point-blank range. Booked for a cynical tackle on Shevchenko and could have been sent-off right on half time for another senseless tackle. Made amends with a neatly taken goal to cap a swift counter. More than justified his surprise selection.

• 
  35

  7

  3.50

  Alou Diarra

  Performs the anchor role in this French midfield with a quiet distinction. He might lack the thrust of Patrick Vieira but those telescopic long legs make just as many important interceptions as the former Arsenal man did in his prime.

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  126

  10

  4.00

  Karim Benzema Top of the Match

  Isolated again and did most of his best work with his back to goal outside, of the penalty area, including the final pass for Menez's opener and Cabaye's strike. Impressive as the Real Madrid man was, Blanc must still work out a way of getting the very best out of his premier striker if his side are to progress deep into the competition.

Substitutions

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  22

  4

  2.50

  Yann M'Vila

  Introduced at the mid point of the second half and was allowed to gently ease his way into the tournament. Was not at his best, but understandably so having not played since May 20.

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  15

  3

  2.50

  Marvin Martin

  Like all of France's attacking players he looks neat and tidy but was not given enough time to really show what he is capable of.

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  19

  6

  2.50

  Olivier Giroud

  The in demand striker was given just 15 minutes to make an impression.