Abu Mikey:

So,this thread didn't make FP?

**sobs**

Abu Mikey: [img]http://3.bp..com/-Em0o9UVqpL8/UoqiS9xz8eI/AAAAAAAAAKg/Yq7qLWmn41A/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FTmlnZXJpYUl0YWx5NjA0LmFzaHguanBn%253F%253D-726634[/img]



[size=24pt]Italy[/size]

Salvatore Sirigu
Pulled off a smart stop from Onazi before being beaten twice in quick succession by Dike and then Ameobi.
Match rating » 6/10

Angelo Ogbonna
The centre-back, of Nigerian descent, read the play well for the most part, but was beaten in the air when Dike made it 1-1 and by Ameobi as he added a second.
Match rating » 6/10

Andrea Ranocchia
The Inter defender looked off the pace when faced with Moses during the exciting attacker's time on the pitch.
Match rating » 5/10

Manuel Pasqual
Had little impact on the game, either defensively or going forward. Too often misplaced his passes out of defence.
Match rating » 4/10

Antonio Candreva
The Lazio attacker looked comfortable playing in behind Rossi and Balotelli and did well to set Giaccherini up with a crisp pass for Italy's second.
Match rating » 5/10

Christian Maggio
Positionally at fault once or twice as Nigeria surged down the left-hand side in the first half, he looked far more competent when his side were in possession and offered a dangerous outlet going forward.
Match rating » 7/10

Emanuele Giaccherini
Stretched Nigeria's defence with his devastating pace, which caused Kwambe in particular numerous problems. Drew the Azzurri level with a clinical finish to make it 2-2.
Match rating » 7/10

Riccardo Montolivo
The Milan man did nothing outstanding during his time on the pitch, in stark contrast to the man who replaced him, Pirlo. Slid a shot wide in the first half when he should have scored.
Match rating » 5/10

Thiago Motta
Put in some vital tackles to stop the likes of Onazi and Mikel breaking from midfield for Nigeria and distributed the ball well for his side with some tidy passes.
Match rating » 7/10

Giuseppe Rossi
Opened the scoring with a dinked finish and frequently linked well with Balotelli on his first start for the Azzurri in two years.
Match rating » 7/10

Mario Balotelli
The unpredictable striker sparkled at times, particularly when he provided the assist for Rossi's opener.
Match rating » 6/10


Substitutions

Andrea Pirlo
The midfield maestro effortlessly sprayed long passes to his team-mates after coming on in the second half and forced Ejide into making a save from
a free kick.
Match rating » 7/10

Marco Parolo
Struck the post with a deflected effort and wasted a chance after Ejide parried Pirlo's free kick into his path.
Match rating » 5/10


Alessio Cerci
Made the most of his chance to impress Prandelli despite his short time on the pitch. Cut in from the right on a couple of occasions and shot at goal well.
Match rating » 7/10

Alessandro Diamanti
Whipped a delicious free kick onto the woodwork and showed a very good understanding with Balotelli two or three times in the closing stages of the game.
Match rating » 7/5



[size=25pt]Nigeria[/size]


Austin Ejide
Produced a very good performance, saving well from Balotelli on a number of occasions, before being withdrawn through injury midway through the second half.
Match rating » 7.5/10


Azubuike Egwueke
Had his hands full up against Balotelli, with the Italy striker really looking in the mood. Tracked the attacker well but was also booked for a cynical off-
the-ball challenge.
Match rating » 6/5


Francis Benjamin
Rampaged down the left to great effect in the first half for the Super Eagles and provided the assist for Ameobi's brilliant volley. Faded after the break.
Match rating » 6/10


Godfrey Oboabona
The centre-back will have been relieved to see Rossi withdrawn after the break after he was dragged all over the place by the Fiorentina attacker's intelligent movement.
Match rating » 6/10


Solomon Kwambe
Quite fortunate not to give away a penalty after bundling into Giaccherini in the first half, but recovered from that error to put in a strong performance at the heart of his side's defence.
Match rating » 6.5/10


John Obi Mikel
The Chelsea midfielder was metronomic in midfield for the Keshi's side, and did exactly what was expected of him by keeping the ball brilliantly and completing the majority of his passes.
Match rating » 6/10


Ogenyi Onazi
Impressed in central midfield for the Super Eagles, against a team that featured many players he will have encountered while playing for Lazio in Serie A.
Match rating » 7/10



Victor Moses
Terrorised the Italy backline with his pace and willingness to drive at goal with the ball. Linked well with Benjamin in the build-up to Nigeria's second.
Match rating » 8/10


Bright Dike
Nodded Keshi's side level with a deft header in the 35th minute and was a willing runner for the Super Eagles during his spell on the pitch.
Match rating » 7/10

Nnamdi Oduamadi
The Brescia midfielder, on loan from Milan, chased and harried Italy's midfield and provided a solid platform in front of the Nigeria back four alongside Mikel.
Match rating » 6/10


Shola Ameobi.
Scored a marvellous volley before half-time to give his side the lead at the break. His link-play with Moses looked telepathic at times, before both were withdrawn in the second half.
Obviously,the MOM!
Match rating » 9/10



Substitutions

Vincent Enyeama
Produced a couple of simple saves after replacing Ejide after the break.
Match rating » 6/10

John Ogochukwu Ogu
Forced Sirigu into making a fine diving stop with a long-range effort midway through the second half.
6/10


Ahmed Musa
Introduced during a frenetic second half he did well to settle into the game and pick out Emenike with some intricate passes.
Match rating » 6/10


Emmanuel Emenike
Smashed an effort into the side netting late on.
Had little impact in the game.
Match rating » 5/10

Abu Mikey:

So,this thread didn't make FP?

**sobs**

slimthugchimee: It made front page and am one of the first to comment

swtchicgurl: abeg, who get bb charger?

god_of_music: Congratulations Abu Mikey


@Topic How come Ogbonna is playing against Nigeria sef? That's a Disgrace!!!



#TeamGOM

swtchicgurl: abeg, who get bb charger?

kennyonthrone:
Broda plz hw is it a disgrace?

Guk: Mikel in my opinion ranks with Ozil; Carzola; Iniesta; Mata; Fabregas if he plays in the Central to Attacking midfield role of the U21 competition where he was outstanding