Match ratings
Buffon 4 - Needed the ref to blow a non existant foul to cover up his first howler & disastrous keeping for the (first) goal that was allowed. And I don't expect him to save that 2nd goal, but could he really not try anything more?
Barzagli 5,5 - Often troubled & even outclassed at times. When's the last time this happened?
Bonucci 5 - Some amazing passing & few classy moves. Sadly, his first task is defending and that didn't go too well.
Peluso 4,5 - The lack of understanding with the rest of the team was obvious throughout, but he did ok in the first half. Not so much in the 2nd.
Padoin 6 - I don't really like him that position, but he was easily among our best players. Delivered a brilliant assist to Gio as well, who managed to screw it up.
De Ceglie 5,5 - Probably the weakest link in the team, but he was not the problem yesterday.
Pogba 5,5 - Relly did not impose himself.
Pirlo 5 - Okay-ish in the first half, very poor in the 2nd.
Marchisio 6 - Good first half. To me it looked as if he was already injured at the break, so I'm not sure how or why they decided he needed to stay on till the end.
Giovinco 6 - One of the only bright sparks. But not clinical when he should be.
Matri 5,5 - Didn't get much to work with. A few good runs.
Vucinic 5 - Was very lively & dangerous. But ended up squandering massive chances.
Quagliarella 5 - Little involvement.
Giaccherini -
Let's hope this was a one off.