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April 22, 2012 11:30 AM BST
Stadio Artemio Franchi — Firenze
Referee:‬ P. Valeri‎
Attendance:‬ 22000‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Fiorentina 0-0 Inter

Goal.com rates all the performers who were involved at the Artemio Franchi on Sunday, as a missed penalty from Adem Ljajic resulted in an uninspiring goalless draw

By Livio Caferoglu

  • Artur Boruc
    17
    3
    3.00

    Artur Boruc

    Made a couple of important saves but generally was untested as a raft of Inter strikers missed the target.

  • Cesare Natali
    8
    1
    3.00

    Cesare Natali

    The experienced defender led his inexperienced backline well and was no-nonsense in his approach as he fought the aerial battle with Diego Milito.

  • Matija Nastasic
    14
    1
    3.00

    Matija Nastasic

    The Serb had a great chance to score the winner with 15 minutes left on the clock but he fluffed his lines. Nonetheless, he coped with the movement of Inter's attackers.

  • Mattia Cassani
    14
    2
    3.00

    Mattia Cassani

    An adventurous display from the full-back who initially struggled to advance past Javier Zanetti, but eventually became an outlet for his side with his pace and tendency to provide support.

  • Manuel Pasqual
    6
    3
    3.00

    Manuel Pasqual

    Similar to his fellow full-back, he got the better of Maicon on several occasions but was not as decisive when he had the ball at his feet.

  • Michele Camporese
    36
    8
    3.00

    Michele Camporese Top of the Match

    The young stopper was impressive as he made a number of vital interceptions at the back, while he did his utmost to support his colleagues, most notably linking up with Ljajic and almost scoring.

  • Alessio Cerci
    14
    3
    3.50

    Alessio Cerci

    The forward's talent cannot be questioned, as again he showed fantastic technique and flair to open up Inter's defence on occasions, but once more disappointed in his decision-making.

  • Houssine Kharja
    5
    8
    3.00

    Houssine Kharja

    A performance that will not live long in the memory. The Moroccan was ineffective against Poli and Cambiasso in the middle of the park and showed little enterprise in his passing.

  • Andrea Lazzari
    7
    3
    3.00

    Andrea Lazzari

    Another player who grew as the game passed, the ex-Cagliari attacker bust a gut to make himself open and his movement won a penalty for his side. Industrious.

  • Valon Behrami
    7
    8
    3.00

    Valon Behrami

    Did a lot of running but in truth he could not get near the ball as Inter dominated possession in midfield and he was replaced with 25 minutes left.

  • Adem Ljajic
    8
    31
    3.00

    Adem Ljajic Flop of the Match

    The young Serb was wasteful in possession and looked disjointed in advanced areas. A missed penalty capped off his lacklustre afternoon and he was promptly subbed off. Very disappointing.

Substitutions

  • Amidu Salifu
    7
    5
    3.00

    Amidu Salifu

    Came on for an ineffective Behrami and was solid if not spectacular.

  • B. Acosty
    9
    3
    0.00

    B. Acosty

    Replaced Ljajic with 15 minutes to go and provided an extra body at the back.

  • Julio César
    68
    8
    3.50

    Julio César

    Saved a penalty, having concede it himself, to effectively earn his side a point, despite doing little else. Influential.

  • Javier Adelmar  Zanetti
    18
    20
    3.00

    Javier Adelmar Zanetti

    The Argentine started at left-back, but was exposed for pace by Cassani as the match wore thin. Replaced by Nagatomo after the break as a precaution in the face of a muscle injury..

  • Lucio
    24
    12
    2.50

    Lucio

    The veteran was less adventurous than normal, but he stuck to his task well and made a few interventions for his side to deny Cerci and co. from inflicting damage.

  • Maicon
    13
    27
    3.00

    Maicon

    A mixed bag from the Brazilian. The full-back showed an intent to roam forward but a number of Fiorentina attacks came via his flank. Suspect at times.

  • Cristian Chivu
    39
    12
    3.00

    Cristian Chivu

    The ex-Roma man has been heavily criticised for being past his sell-by date, but he reverted to centre-back against the Viola and his showing was a far cry from his mediocre recent displays at full-back. Commanding performance.

  • Ricardo Gabriel Álvarez
    19
    27
    3.00

    Ricardo Gabriel Álvarez

    Showed promise early on but looked uncomfortable in a trident behind Milito and ended up roaming around without a defined role on the pitch.

  • Andrea Poli
    27
    11
    2.50

    Andrea Poli

    He dominated the battle in the middle of the field with Cambiasso at first, but his performance levels dropped when he saw less of the ball as the game grew on.

  • Esteban Matias Cambiasso
    28
    14
    3.00

    Esteban Matias Cambiasso

    Powerful display from the Argentine, who ran tirelessly to break down Fiorentina's attacks and forced Delio Rossi into replacing both Behrami and Ljajic in favour of packing the hosts' midfield.

  • Diego Forlán
    20
    25
    2.50

    Diego Forlán

    Showed glimpses of his undoubted talent, including neat link-up play and a couple of strikes at goal, but he was never close to scoring. Encouraging.

  • Diego Alberto Milito
    22
    20
    3.00

    Diego Alberto Milito

    Saw little service and bar a late snapshot which Boruc did well to hold, was isolated for most of the encounter.

  • Mauro Zárate
    26
    25
    3.00

    Mauro Zárate

    Tried his best to use his movement to telling effect against the Viola but he was marshalled well by the back three of the home team.

Substitutions

  • Andrea Ranocchia
    26
    7
    0.00

    Andrea Ranocchia

    Came on with 10 minutes remaining and made no glaring mistakes, although he nearly conceded a penalty courtesy of Cerci's dive.

  • Yuto  Nagatomo
    38
    7
    3.00

    Yuto Nagatomo

    Energetic as usual as he replaced Zanetti, but Cassani reigned supreme down his flank.

  • Wesley Sneijder
    38
    21
    2.50

    Wesley Sneijder

    Came on and made a difference to the Nerazzurri attack, though even he didn't look likely to break the deadlock.

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
Striker
Milan
16 0
Germán Denis Germán Denis
Striker
Atalanta
15 5