AEK Larnaca 1-2 Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Sarr's Brace Secures Dramatic Extra-Time Win 2-1

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Crystal Palace Player Ratings vs AEK Larnaca

Check out the Crystal Palace player ratings vs AEK Larnaca.

Goalkeeper

Walter Benítez - 7.0: A steady hand between the sticks for Palace. He made a couple of important saves inside the box and showed confidence in claiming high balls. We noticed his distribution was excellent, with a 95% pass accuracy. Conceding the headed goal from a corner was perhaps the only blot on an otherwise solid 120-minute performance.

Defenders

Maxence Lacroix - 7.0: A real warrior at the back. From our perspective, his dominance in the air was crucial, winning 7 of his 8 aerial duels. He was commanding and his passing from the back was impressively accurate. However, he did pick up a silly yellow card and spurned a huge chance with a header, which brings his rating down slightly.

Jaydee Canvot - 7.5: A very composed performance for the 83 minutes he was on the pitch. He won all of his duels, which is an incredible statistic for a defender. His passing was crisp and he made several key clearances and tackles. We were a bit surprised to see him substituted, as he looked so comfortable.

Chris Richards - 6.5: A mixed bag of a game for the American. He looked tidy in possession and made a few important interceptions and clearances. However, he picked up a yellow card and seemed to struggle with the physicality at times, losing a few too many duels for our liking. An okay performance, but not his best.

Midfielders

Tyrick Mitchell - 7.0: Played the full 120 minutes and was a workhorse down the left. He created three chances, showing his attacking intent, and was also solid defensively, winning all of his tackles. His final ball could have been better on occasion, but his energy was undeniable throughout the grueling contest.

Brennan Johnson - 6.0: A surprisingly quiet hour from him. We expected him to be a major threat, but he struggled to get into the game. He maintained a high pass accuracy but offered little in the final third and lost possession too often. He was rightly substituted on the hour mark.

Daichi Kamada - 8.0: The creative hub of the team. He was a joy to watch, pulling the strings in midfield for the entire match. What stood out to us were his five key passes and the crucial assist for the winning goal. He was constantly looking for a forward pass and was the link between midfield and attack.

Adam Wharton - 7.5: Another energetic and influential display from the young midfielder. He was always involved, taking four shots and creating two key passes. His willingness to get forward and join the attack was impressive, and he never shirked his defensive duties. He tired towards the end, which is understandable after 119 minutes.

Forwards

Ismaïla Sarr - 9.5: Simply unstoppable. This was one of those performances where a player decides to win a game all by himself. From our perspective, he was the only reason Palace are going through. He bagged two crucial goals, took an incredible 13 shots, and even hit the woodwork. What stood out to us was his relentless desire to run at defenders, even late into extra time. An absolutely monumental, match-winning display. The highest-rated player on the pitch by a country mile.

Jørgen Strand Larsen - 6.0: A frustrating night for the striker. He worked hard and linked up play occasionally, but his finishing let him down. He missed a big chance and hit the post when he should have scored. His four fouls and a yellow card show a bit of the frustration he felt. A tireless runner but lacked the killer instinct.

Evann Guessand - 6.5: He put in a real shift for the team, winning all of his tackles and making some important clearances. However, he offered very little in an attacking sense, with his only shot being blocked. He was a willing runner but didn't have the impact needed in the final third before being substituted.

Substitutes

Daniel Muñoz - 7.0: Came on and provided fresh legs and energy down the right. Was a threat going forward.
Yéremy Pino - 6.5: Looked lively but missed a couple of decent chances late on.
Jefferson Lerma - 6.5: Brought on to add steel to the midfield and did his job effectively.
Jean-Philippe Mateta - 6.5: Added a physical presence up top but didn't get a clear sight of goal.
Will Hughes - N/A: Came on in the final minute of extra time.

Manager

O. Glasner - 7.5: His team got the job done, and that's what matters in knockout football. His substitutions had a reasonable impact, and his side showed character to find a winner in extra time. He'll be delighted with the win but concerned by how much his team struggled to break down a side that finished with nine men.

AEK Larnaca Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace

Here are the AEK Larnaca player ratings for the AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace UECL fixture.

Goalkeeper

Zlatan Alomerovic - 6.5: Made four saves and kept his team in the game for long periods. His distribution was a bit erratic, with a very low pass completion rate. He couldn't do much about the two goals he conceded, but he was a commanding presence, making a good high claim and a punch under pressure.

Defenders

Petros Ioannou - 4.0: A nightmare evening for the defender. He looked shaky from the start and was often caught out of position. He struggled to contain the Palace attack down his flank. To cap it all off, he got a straight red card for a reckless challenge right at the end of extra time. It was a moment of madness that summed up his difficult game.

Enric Saborit - 5.5: The hero and the villain. He scored a fantastic header to bring his team level, showing great desire. However, his indiscipline cost his team dearly. Getting sent off for a second yellow card with nearly 20 minutes of normal time to play put his team under immense pressure. A real mixed performance.

Ángel García - 6.0: The captain put in a decent defensive shift before being forced off with an injury. He wasn't able to offer much going forward and lost possession a bit too easily at times. A solid, if unspectacular, outing.

Hrvoje Milicevic - 7.5: A rock at the heart of the defense. He was immense for the full 120 minutes, making crucial clearances and interceptions. He won nearly all of his duels and even had a clearance off the line. From our perspective, he was AEK's best player on the night.

Godswill Ekpolo - 6.0: He made an astonishing 13 clearances, which shows how much pressure the defense was under. However, he struggled in his individual duels, winning only one of eight. He was often in the right place to clear danger but found it difficult when isolated against an attacker.

Midfielders

Gus Ledes - 6.5: A combative performance in midfield. He worked tirelessly, drew three fouls, and made five clearances. He wasn't always tidy in possession but he did the dirty work well and helped protect his backline for the full 120 minutes.

Marcus Rohdén - 7.5: A quality display from the midfielder. He provided a brilliant assist for the equalizer and was a creative spark for his team. He looked a class above before being substituted late on, a decision that seemed strange from our viewpoint.

Djordje Ivanovic - 6.5: He showed some bright sparks, with some successful dribbles and a decent work rate. He got into good positions but couldn't provide the final product. A decent outing before he was sacrificed for a defender after the red card.

Pere Pons - 6.0: He was busy and energetic in the middle of the park, winning a good number of duels. However, he was dispossessed three times and his influence on the game waned as it went on. A hard-working but limited performance.

Forwards

Riad Bajic - 6.0: He had a couple of shots on target and was a physical nuisance for the Palace defenders. However, he lost the majority of his duels and struggled to hold up the ball effectively. He was taken off with about 15 minutes to go in normal time.

Substitutes

Valentin Roberge - 6.0: Came on to shore up the defense after the red card and did an okay job.
Yahav Gurfinkel - 6.0: Filled in at the back but had little impact.
Enzo Cabrera - N/A: Came on but was forced off with an injury shortly after.
Charalambos Kyriakou - 6.0: Brought on for the final stages to add fresh legs.
Robert Mudrazija - N/A: A late substitute in extra time.
Waldo Rubio - N/A: Came on late for the injured Cabrera.

Manager

J. Fernandez Rozada Álvarez - 6.5: His team showed incredible heart and fight, especially after going down to ten and then nine men. His game plan to frustrate Palace worked for large spells. However, the indiscipline of his players ultimately cost them the tie, and some of his substitutions were questionable.