Anatoliy Troubine decisive, Jeanuël Belocian unhappy. Panoramic
TOPS/FLOPS – Despite their victory against Shakhtar Donetsk, Rennes are eliminated from the Europa League (2-1, 4 tab 5). Find out what caught the editorial staff’s attention after this suspenseful comeback barrage.
TOPS
Troubin hero of Shakthar
Admittedly, he is far from flawless on the goal of Toko-Ekambi. But apart from this action, Anatoliy Troubin delivered an XXL performance on the lawn of Roazhon Park. The Shakhtar goalkeeper quickly made life-saving interventions and kept his team alive throughout the game. Decisive in regulation time, then during extra time, the 21-year-old continued to carry his team during the penalty shootout. With in the end three parades, and a qualification in the pocket.
Gouiri inspired
In a very attacking Stade Rennais, Amine Gouri seemed particularly comfortable. The former Nice, aligned in support of Kalimuendo and very mobile on the front of the attack, hurt the Ukrainian defense. Dangerous entrance (2e) and author of several deep appeals. His ability to combine in small spaces impressed in the first half. He finished the match on a high, after offering a decisive pass to Toko Ekambi on the opener (52e). He transformed his shot on goal, unlike Jérémy Doku who had nevertheless shone in the game alongside him.
FLOPS
Belocian sealed Rennes
At 2-0 at the very end of extra time, Rennes headed straight for the knockout stages of the Europa League. But the meeting changed against all expectations, on an initially innocuous action. By wanting to repel a center too deep from Durasek, Jeanuël Belocian completely missed his intervention. His failed clearance turned into a lob, which left Mandanda in place. A CSC which cost the Breton club dearly, finally eliminated. It remains to be seen how the young 18-year-old player, author until then of a solid match, will recover from this fact of play.
Sikan’s horrible comeback
His team qualified for the round of 16, but Danylo Sikan had a nightmarish night. The young Shakhtar striker, who entered during the second half, showed incredible clumsiness. Author of a huge miss against the empty goal at the end of regulation time (87e), he then distinguished himself by a slip in the box, when he struck at point-blank range during extra time (110e). To conclude his horrible comeback, he missed his shot on goal which could have validated the qualification of his team earlier in the session.