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4 vs 2
Played
December 22, 2012 2:45 PM EST
Stadio Olimpico — Roma
Referee:‬ G. Rocchi‎
Attendance:‬ 50746‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Roma 4-2 AC Milan

Goal.com takes a look at the players on show during an entertaining encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, won by Roma which held off a late fightback from its rival

By Daniel Edwards

  • Mauro Goicoechea
    49
    4
    4.50

    Mauro Goicoechea

    Made a vital intervention at 1-0 to deny El Shaarawy, a save that set Roma on the path to a convincing victory. Followed that up with a string of excellent stops, before struggling right at the death as Milan went for broke.

  • Marquinhos
    30
    5
    4.00

    Marquinhos

    The young center back responded magnificently to the challenge of shackling Milan's potent forward line, conceding very little space in defense alongside Burdisso. Victim of a ridiculous red card decision that put Roma in trouble.

  • Iván Rodrigo Piris
    25
    3
    3.50

    Iván Rodrigo Piris

    Defended diligently and high up the pitch, forcing the Rossoneri to attack from deep and more often than not, without success.

  • Nicolas Andres Burdisso
    30
    3
    4.00

    Nicolas Andres Burdisso

    Magnificent display from the defender, who proved equal to almost everything Milan could throw at him and capped his display with a great goal.

  • Federico Balzaretti
    28
    7
    3.00

    Federico Balzaretti

    Caused the away team no end of problems on the left side, combining well with Totti and Osvaldo to give Roma all sorts of options going forward.

  • Michael Bradley
    64
    12
    3.50

    Michael Bradley

    The unassuming American was the engine that made possible Roma's demolition job. Always present in midfield to break up play and get his side moving forward.

  • Miralem Pjanic
    81
    5
    3.50

    Miralem Pjanic

    Almost added to the scoreline at 4-0 with a volley that whistled past the post. Did not put a foot wrong all game.

  • Daniele De Rossi
    46
    3
    4.00

    Daniele De Rossi

    Reveled in the space afforded to him in the center of the pitch, and set up Lamela's first goal with a delightful pass that fooled everyone.

  • Erik Lamela
    64
    9
    5.00

    Erik Lamela Top of the Match

    The Argentine was unerring in front of goal to ensure a convincing victory for his side, netting with his feet and his head in a demonstration of all-round quality.

  • Pablo Daniel Osvaldo
    35
    7
    4.00

    Pablo Daniel Osvaldo

    Scored one, set up another and generally gave Milan a nightmarish 70 minutes before being withdrawn to a standing ovation.

  • Francesco Totti
    61
    7
    4.50

    Francesco Totti

    Let a golden chance to get on the scoresheet go astray, but it barely tarnished a wonderful effort from the No. 10 who set up Osvaldo for the second and was a creative tour de force.

Substitutions

  • Alessio Romagnoli
    9
    6
    2.50

    Alessio Romagnoli

    Given an unenviable cameo at the end, thrown into defense after Marquinhos' expulsion.

  • Alessandro Florenzi
    8
    5
    2.50

    Alessandro Florenzi

    The youngster struggled to contain a desperate Milan side after replacing Lamela with the game apparently sewn up.

  • Mattia Destro
    9
    6
    2.00

    Mattia Destro

    Brought on with 20 minutes to go in place of Osvaldo, had little impact.

  • Marco Amelia
    12
    26
    3.00

    Marco Amelia

    Horribly betrayed by his defense, could not be considered at fault for any of the goals he saw fly past him on a nightmare evening.

  • Mattia De Sciglio
    24
    15
    2.50

    Mattia De Sciglio

    Had no answer for Totti and Balzaretti as they ran rampant on his right flank. A day to forget for the fullback.

  • Philippe Mexes
    14
    23
    2.00

    Philippe Mexes

    The Frenchman went absent without leave in the Stadio Olimpico, putting in a shocker of a performance. An ill-advised attempt to dribble past Balzaretti on the right summed up Mexes' clueless display.

  • Mario Alberto Yepes
    5
    48
    1.50

    Mario Alberto Yepes Flop of the Match

    Completely beaten by Osvaldo in the buildup to the second goal, and looked completely clueless on how to stop Roma's insatiable attack.

  • Antonio Nocerino
    7
    25
    2.00

    Antonio Nocerino

    Ineffective throughout his spell on the pitch, eventually sacrificed for Pazzini as Milan desperately chased a goal.

  • Kevin-Prince Boateng
    10
    29
    2.00

    Kevin-Prince Boateng

    Tested Goicoechea on more than one occasion, but whether it was his deficiencies in front of goal or the keeper's inspired stopping, his efforts were fruitless.

  • Riccardo Montolivo
    9
    24
    2.50

    Riccardo Montolivo

    Tested Goicoechea more than most on the Milan side with his trademark efforts from deep, but he could not find a way past the Uruguayan.

  • Kevin  Constant
    11
    26
    2.00

    Kevin Constant

    An anonymous figure for much of the game, only attacking with purpose down the left when Milan were already condemned to defeat.

  • Massimo Ambrosini
    11
    28
    2.00

    Massimo Ambrosini

    The Milan captain was overpowered in the middle by Bradley, failing to find his usual rhythm and coming off for Muntari.

  • Robinho
    23
    18
    2.50

    Robinho

    One of the better men in a Milan shirt, constantly tested the home defense and enjoyed playing the final minutes against 10 players.

  • Stephan El Shaarawy
    32
    15
    3.00

    Stephan El Shaarawy

    Put in a wonderful cross to tee up Bojan and give Milan hope, but will be left wondering what if after squandering a golden chance with the game still up for grabs.

Substitutions

  • Sulley Ali Muntari
    27
    9
    2.50

    Sulley Ali Muntari

    The substitute's shot indirectly led to the penalty that sparked a mini-revival.

  • Giampaolo Pazzini
    37
    6
    3.00

    Giampaolo Pazzini

    Came on with Milan in a tailspin, but got his name on the scoresheet via the penalty spot.

  • Bojan Krkic
    54
    2
    3.00

    Bojan Krkic

    Briefly raised hopes for the away support when he netted against his old team, but it was too little too late.

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