Player Ratings: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Werder Bremen
Shakhtar Donetsk:
Pyatov- 5.5: Produced a howler for Naldo’s free kick and looked unsure for the minutes that followed, but fortunately he was not put under too much pressure from Werder.
Srna- 7.5: The Croatian captain enjoyed an energetic game down the right and was more often than not seen inside the opposition half. Went down too theatrically at times, but a good overall performance.
Kucher- 7.0: Alongside partner Chygrynskiy, he played well and provided a solid screen in front of keeper Pyatov. The win was very much based on a solid back line.
Chygrynskiy- 7.0: The centre-back did all the simple things well and kept both Claudio Pizarro and Markus Rosenberg at bay. A solid display.
Rat- 6.5: Less impressive than Srna on the opposite flank but nonetheless a good overall display.
Lewandowski- 7.0: The Pole put in a good night’s work in his holding role. He had a good chance to score in the first half, but failed to capitalise.
Fernandinho- 6.5: Solid enough, but was eclipsed by the rather more dynamic trio of Jadson, Ilsinho and Luiz Adriano. He did though play well alongside Lewandowski.
Ilsinho- 7.5: Highly impressive in the first 45 minutes, but faded somewhat in the second-half as the game as a whole lost some of its sparkle.
Willian- 7.0: A surprise inclusion, but the Brazilian played well cutting in from the flanks and didn’t disappoint coach Mircea Lucescu.
Jadson- 7.0: The match-winner with his extra-time goal. His overall performance was good and he gave the Werder defence plenty to worry about.
Luiz Adriano- 7.0: He missed an early chance, but didn’t let it get him down and he responded excellently with a well taken opening goal.
Substitutes:
Gladkiy- n/a
Gay- n/a
Duljaj- n/a
Werder Bremen:
Wiese- 6.5: The Werder keeper had a good game up until his mistake for Jadson’s winner. He pulled off a number of super saves before allowing the Brazilians extra-time effort to squirm in.
Fritz- 6.5: The full-back was lively although the final ball always seemed to disappoint.
Naldo- 6.5: The lanky centre-back was solid enough without his regular partner Per Mertesacker and got Werder back into the game with a typical Naldo free kick.
Proedl- 6.0: He played well enough alongside Naldo, but the Austrian lacked the dominance that Per Mertesacker enjoys.
Boenisch- 6.0: Boenisch was given a tough time in the first-half by Dario Srna and Ilsinho in particular.
Niemeyer- 5.5: Only playing because of injuries and suspensions, Niedermeyer did well enough without ever taking anyone’s breath away.
Baumann- 6.0: Captain Baumann did well enough in the centre of the park for Werder, but was left to watch Dario Srna lift the trophy.
Frings- 6.0: The engine of the Werder midfield was combative enough, but with his competitive edge will be devastated at the loss in the final.
Oezil- 6.5: Was a bit out of it in the first-half, but came more into the game in the second period. He was meant to take on the mantle of Diego, but was stuck out wide for large periods.
Pizarro- 7.0: The Peruvian led the line well, but never really received the service he desired. He certainly missed the delivery from the absent Diego.
Rosenberg- 5.0: Not a good game from the Swede. No chances, little of merit and easily forgettable. Substituted in the second-half.
Substitutes:
Hunt- n/a
Pasanen- n/a
Tziolis- n/a
Mathew Burt, Goal.com
