AC Milan

3.12

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  198

  7

  3.50

  Christian Abbiati

  Made a couple of important saves early on and kept the visitors at bay for the rest of the match.

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  244

  13

  3.00

  Alessandro Nesta

  A typically efficient defensive performance by the evergreen defender, who was never truly tested by Bakos and Co. Played the ball from the back well.

• 
  192

  14

  3.50

  Ignazio Abate

  All-action display from the right-sider, who burst down the flank at will and forced Pilar to go inside with his runs. His impact fizzled out as the game developed, though.

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  217

  18

  3.00

  Thiago Silva

  Comfortable like his defensive partner, despite being under pressure early on, the Brazilian will be pleased with a relatively untroubled shift.

• 
  127

  53

  3.00

  Luca Antonini

  Initially struggled to provide support down the left and was forced to defend more than he would have liked against Rajtoral and Kolar, who got the better of the full-back on more than one occasion. Improved as the game wore on, but replaced by Taiwo.

• 
  159

  24

  3.00

  Mark van Bommel

  The Dutchman struggled to stamp his authority during the match, as his colleagues looked to leave him behind. He didn't make any glaring errors, but still unspectacular.

• 
  215

  16

  3.00

  Clarence Seedorf

  Classy display from the veteran, who continues to ooze with elegance on the football pitch. Rarely lost possession and kept it simple, while putting in an occasional inventive pass. Replaced by Aquilani.

• 
  180

  29

  3.00

  Antonio Nocerino

  Not exactly a show-stealing performance, but nevertheless important. His industry and energy was an important factor in breaking down Plzen's stubborn midfield, and ultimately Milan reaped their just rewards.

• 
  140

  78

  2.50

  Urby Emanuelson

  The former Ajax man again failed to shine, as his fellow attackers completely overshadowed his contribution in the match. His overall performance paled in comparison to Ibrahimovic and Cassano.

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  532

  20

  4.00

  Zlatan Ibrahimovic Top of the Match

  At the centre of every Milan attack, he played the role of leading the line to perfection. Capped his comeback with a penalty and set up Cassano for the second with a trademark visionary pass. He is simply the catalyst in this Milan side.

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  294

  32

  3.50

  Antonio Cassano

  In similar vein to his partner, although not quite as remarkable, the forward looks to be the perfect foil for Ibra, rather than Pato. Involved in dangerous link-up play frequently, always looking to play the Swede in, while his movement caused Plzen problems. Capped a fine game with a brilliant move and finish.

Substitutions

• 
  175

  17

  3.00

  Taye Taiwo

  Too late to make a telling contribution, but put in a shift.

• 
  132

  11

  0.00

  Mattia De Sciglio

  Late cameo from the Milanese prospect, who replaced Abate in the closing stages.

• 
  135

  44

  2.50

  Alberto Aquilani

  Tried a couple of speculative efforts in his 20 minutes on the pitch.

FC Viktoria Plzeň

2.50

• 
  28

  20

  3.00

  Marek Čech

  The shot-stopper couldn't do much about both of Milan's goals, but was on his toes throughout.

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  8

  18

  2.50

  David Limbersky

  The one-time Tottenham Hotspur youngster looked to have gotten the better of Antonini at the beginning, but his impact died down as the game wore on.

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  18

  42

  2.00

  Marián Čišovský Flop of the Match

  Tough night for the centre-back, who conceded a penalty with a handball and was given a runaround by Ibra and company.

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  10

  18

  3.00

  Václav Pilař

  The winger combined with Limbersky well in the opening stages, as his trickery potentially posed Milan problems, but eventually was hauled off and substituted.

• 
  17

  18

  3.00

  Pavel Horváth

  The experienced midfielder was arguably the best player for Plzen, whose influence was important in ensuring they did not lose by a larger margin. Showed an eye for goal in the first half, but like the rest of his team-mates, defending was the priority.

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  8

  18

  2.50

  Milan Petržela

  Offered nothing as an attacking outlet, as even Rajtoral seemed to play better as a flanker, despite playing deeper down the line.

• 
  9

  16

  2.00

  Petr Jirácek

  The likes of Seedorf and Nocerino proved far too much for Czech midfielder, who was outrun along with his partner Bystron.

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  6

  16

  2.00

  David Bystron

  The burly defender was slightly better than his partner at the back Cisovsky, but still encountered problems with Ibrahimovic and Cassano looking so imperious at times.

• 
  9

  15

  2.50

  Daniel Kolar

  Playing in behind Bakos, he tried his best, roaming around the third quarter of the pitch, and managed to play in team-mates on a couple of occasions, but to no avail.

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  8

  16

  3.00

  Frantisek Rajtoral

  The full-back looked dangerous in the early parts, but like many of his team-mates, his impact suffered when Milan stepped their game up.

• 
  10

  16

  2.50

  Marek Bakos

  Much was expected of the free-scoring forward, but he failed to test Milan at all with his instinctive striker's play, although he received virtually no service in the second 45. Replaced by Duris.

Substitutions

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  7

  14

  0.00

  Vladimír Darida

  Late cameo in injury time.

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  5

  13

  2.50

  Martin Fillo

  A scorer in the play-off against Copenhagen, he couldn't replicate his prowess in front of goal tonight.

• 
  11

  14

  2.00

  Michal Duris

  Failed to break down Milan's powerful defensive line, but tried to provide an outlet when Plzen forced a consolation strike late on.