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Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool – Tolgay Arslan scored the only goal of the night to ensure the Istanbul tie went to extra time and penalties. Nine perfect spot kicks followed, only for Dejan Lovren to fire over.
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Read the full Liverpool player ratings below:
GK) Simon Mignolet – 8/10
Several brilliant saves during the game, and could do nothing about any of the penalties.
RCB) Kolo Toure – 5/10
Lost Demba Ba in the build-up to the goal and was a passive presence throughout the evening.
CB) Martin Skrtel – 7/10
A commanding presence, he led the team well but his efforts were ultimately to prove in vain.
LCB) Dejan Lovren – 5/10
Tidy during the game, but missed the crucial penalty. He’ll need some time to get over that.
DM) Joe Allen – 7/10
Played very well in the centre of the park, looking calm and assured in possession and controlling the game well.
CM) Emre Can – 6/10
Battled on through cramp in the latter stages, did all he could.
RM) Jordon Ibe – 6/10 (Manquillo – 76′)
Worked hard, but forced off late in the second-half with an injury.
LM) Alberto Moreno – 7/10
Tireless efforts down the left hand side, left everything on the pitch.
AM) Daniel Sturridge – 4/10 (Lambert – 106′)
Selfish in possession and wasteful in front of goal – poor night.
AM) Raheem Sterling – 5/10
Isolated for much of the evening and struggled to impact the game how he would have liked.
ST) Mario Balotelli – 6/10 (Lallana – 82′)
Booked early on and was always walking a tightrope. Held the ball up well early on.
Subs:
1) Javi Manquillo – 5 – Did his job well enough
2) Adam Lallana – 6 – Looked decent and scored his penalty
3) Rickie Lambert – 6 – Took his spot kick well
