Aris Limassol - AEK 2-2: Player ratings [Κριτική παικτών Άρης Λεμεσού - ΑΕΚ]

 

This was, overall, a good game — particularly for its thrilling first half, where all four goals were scored. The second half, however, was the complete opposite, with far less tempo and creativity. The match was marred by poor officiating from referee Kikatseishvili (rating: 5), especially in disciplinary control, where he leaned slightly in favor of Aris Limassol

 

 

 

Aris Limassol (Radkov 6) 4-3-3 

Vana 7 – Despite conceding twice, showed great readiness in several other situations.
Yago 7 – Very noticeable presence on the right flank, strong throughout the match.
Goldson 8 – High rating mainly for his stunning goal, but also solid defensive work.
Balogun 7 – Couldn’t prevent the 0-1, but afterwards was among the best with key interventions.
Correia 6 – Not his best game, though he delivered one quality cross to the striker.
Mariev 6 – Decent but not decisive in midfield.
Charalambous 8 – Inspired play, his pass for the 1-2 became an assist. Energetic and consistent.
McCausland 6 (86′) – Not everything worked out for him, but fought hard.
Moudnor 8 (46′) – Assist for the equaliser was straight out of a cartoon.
Kakoullis 7 (46′) – Perfect run behind the defence and a calm finish for the 1-2.
Kvilitaia 7 (77′) – Didn’t score but troubled the opposition, won duels, and supported the attack well.

Substitutes
46′ Mayambela – The only one who stood out a bit more, showed good intent.
46′ Kokorin – Not really judged.
77′ Efagge – Not really judged.
86′ Kazoo – Not really judged.

 

AEK (Nikolic 6) 4-4-2

Strakosha 5 – Didn’t do anything extraordinary; not at major fault for the goals, but the 2-2 came from a corner he conceded too easily.
Rota 7 – One of the best and most consistent performers.
Mukudi 6 – Shaky start as the team conceded twice, but gradually improved.
Relvas 7 – Another strong showing, topped with a classic striker’s goal; lost his man for the 1-2, otherwise very solid.
Pilios 6 – Not decisive but active and hard-working; criticism from some outlets felt harsh.
Mantalos 8 (56′) – Displayed his full skillset, delivering one of the finest assists for the 0-1.
Ljubicic 5 (67′) – Ran a lot, had two shots but rushed them; wrong option overall.
Pereira 8 (90′) – Scored his first goal for the club and was very lively; unquestionably his best performance so far.
Marin 7 (67′) – Once again busy and tried to be a threat.
Zini 6 (56′) – Active, but without making the difference.
Pierrot 5 – Worked hard as always, but his finishing disappointed again.

Substitutes
56′ Pineda 6 – Key in maintaining control in the last half-hour.
56′ Koita – Not negative, but nothing noteworthy.
67′ Gacinovic – Many errors, offered no real help.
67′ Kutesa – Minimal impact.
90′ Jonsson – Procedural substitution.