UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Ajax Player Ratings as Benfica hold Ajax back 2-2
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Benfica vs Ajax Player Ratings: Benfica hosted Ajax at the Estadio da Luz in the leg 1 of the Round of 16 of the ongoing edition of the UEFA Champions League.
Ajax were a more balanced and threatening side in the 1st half as they took an early lead with a great goal from Dusan Tadic. However, Benfica were able to pull one back with an own goal by Sébastien Haller. Also, within minutes Sébastien Haller was able to score a goal for Ajax to take back the lead.
Benfica came to life in the 2nd half and kept on coming at Ajax with repeated counter-attacks. Finally, they were able to score an equalizer with a goal from the substitute Roman Yaremchuk where he latched on to the lose ball after the intial goal attempt was saved by the goalkeeper. The match ended 2-2 and everything is to be played for in Amsterdam in 2 weeks time.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings for Benfica vs Ajax match:-
Benfica vs Ajax Player Ratings
Benfica
Odisseas Vlachodimos (5.3/10): The Greek goalkeeper was the busier of the two goalkeepers and made a few saves. But he was scored passed twice by Benfica.
Jan Vertonghen (6/10): The Belgian defender was pretty solid in the defence line making some blocks. However, he could have done more to stop the goals from coming.
Nicolás Otamendi (6/10): The Argentine centre-back had some good opportunities in front of the goal, but not capitalize on them. He made sone good interceptions.
Alejandro Grimaldo (5.8/10): The Portuguese left-back was mostly involved in defending which he tried to do effectively. He also got a few opportunities to get forward.
Gilberto (5.9/10): The right-back had a decent performance tonight making some good passes and carried the ball a few times. He also was present in the defence.
Adel Taarabt (5.8/10): The Moroccan winger played some good passes and played a decent game. He was able to pass the ball swiftly to release a counter-attack.
Julian Weigl (5.7/10): The German defensive midfielder made a few important interceptions and was able hold onto the ball well. He also passed the ball well.
Everton (6.2/10): The Brazilian forward looked dangerous at times with his trickery and quick feet skills. He was able to carry the ball well and make passes.
Rafa (6.3/10): The Portuguese attacking midfielder tried to create opportunities with through balls and low crosses and made some good runs with ball.
Goncalo Ramos (5.6/10): The young forward was not provided with a lot of opportunities in the game and also could not make anything with what was provided. He also got a booking as well.
Darwin Núñez (6.2/10): The striker made some rash decisions in the game which earned him a booking. But otherwise, he carried the ball well in attack and made some runs as well.
Substitutes:
Roman Yaremchuk (6.5/10): He came on as asub at the 62nd minute was hadan absolutely brilliant performance as he scored the crucial equalizer for Benfica.
Paulo Bernardo: N/A
Valentino Lazaro: N/A
Diogo Gonçalves: N/A
Ajax
Remko Pasveer (6/10): The goalkeeper had some saves to make and was active in front of the goal. He was scored passed twice by the opponents.
Lisandro Martínez (6/10): The Argentine defender was solid in the defence making some good blocks and stops, but could not do much to stop the goals.
Jurriën Timber (6.2/10): The Dutch centre-back was pro active in the defence making some good blocks and interceptions but could not do much about the goals.
Daley Blind (5.7/10): The Dutch left-back was fairly decent on the ball making good passes and carrying the ball well.
Noussair Mazraoui (6.2/10): The Moroccan right-back was defensively very good making crucial tackles and also helped in the attack as well. He assisted the 1st goal for Ajax.
Steven Berghuis (6.5/10): The Dutch winger and was decent today in making passes and making good combinations. He also made a few crosses into the box as well.
Ryan Gravenberch (5.7/10): The holding midfielder made some good combinations and was able to hold onto the ball well and release players forward.
Edson Álvarez (5.8/10): The Mexican defensive midfielder did well to control the tempo of the midfield and made some good passes to keep the attack going.
Sébastien Haller (6.5/10): The in form forward had a peculiar performance tonight scoring on both sides of the pitch, and owl goal and an important goal to take the lead for Ajax.
Dusan Tadic (6.8/10): The Serbian forward had a pretty decent night scoring the opening goal of the match for Ajax and always looked to create something for the team.
Antony (6.4/10): The Brazilian right winger was effective tonight in the right flank taking on defenders and creating opportunities for the team.
Substitutes:
Nicolás Tagliafico (5.2/10): He certainly did bring a bit more intensity and purpose in the team and made s few good passes but could not bring anything fruitful.
Davy Klaassen (4.7/10): He made a few passes and tried to create a few opportunities but without much effect. He also got a shot off target.
Devyne Rensch: N/A
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