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Nov 4, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Pirlo (19'), Roberto (65' og.), Pogba (68')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Botia (24'), N'Dinga (60')

Player Ratings: Juventus 3-2 Olympiacos

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Sports Mole rates the players from the Champions League match between Juventus and Olympiacos.

Juventus recovered from consecutive defeats in the Champions by beating Olympiacos 3-2 in Turin.

Andrea Pirlo's free kick gave the hosts the lead, but goals from Alberto Botia and Delvin N'Dinga turned the match on its head.

However, Roberto turned the ball into his own net and moments later Paul Pogba fired home to seal the points for the Bianconeri.

Here Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during an enthralling 90 minutes.


JUVENTUS

Goal

Gianluigi Buffon: Could not have done much about either of the goals he conceded, with both coming from set pieces. Dealt with everything else comfortably, as Olympiacos struggled to test him from open play. (6/10)

Defence

Stephan Lichtsteiner: Got forward well down the right and delivered some decent crosses. Was left exposed at times, but dealt well with the threat from the visitors. (6/10)

Giorgio Chiellini: He will have been disappointed that his team conceded two headers. Dealt well with everything else and made sure Mitroglou didn't have a chance. (6/10)

Leonardo Bonucci: Was solid like his defensive partner Chiellini and was strong in the challenge. Could easily have found the net with two decent headers missing the target. (6/10)

Kwando Asamoah: Was rarely troubled defensively and was allowed to burst forward at will down the left wing. He put in a number of decent crosses before heading off seven minutes from time. (6/10)

Midfield

Andrea Pirlo: Outstanding performance from the veteran midfielder. Scored a brilliant free kick and played a part in the second. Helped to control the match and made a number of telling passes. (9/10)

Claudio Marchisio: Decent performance from the midfielder, who rarely misplaced a pass. Had a couple of decent chances to score, before heading off midway through the second half. (7/10)

Arturo Vidal: Not the greatest of nights for the Chilean international. Made a number of poor decisions in decent attacking positions. Missed a late penalty deep into stoppage time, but it was too late to cost his team the three points. (6/10)

Paul Pogba: The Frenchman enjoyed a productive evening and scored the winning goal with a fantastic strike. He always looked to make something happen and was a positive influence throughout the match. (8/10)

Attack

Carlos Tevez: Busy showing from the striker. Did not have too many efforts on goal, but created plenty of chances for his teammates. (7/10)

Alvaro Morata: Had a great chance to score in the first half, but fluffed his lines when through on goal. Went off just before the hour mark after failing to make an impact. (6/10)

Substitutes

Fernando Llorente: Had a huge influence when he came on for Morata. It was his header that led to Roberto scoring an own goal. Was involved in most of his team's best moves from that moment, as the visitors struggled to deal with his height and strength. (8/10)

Simone Padoin: Was brought on soon after his team took a 3-2 lead and helped them to hold on to the win. (6/10)

Roberto Pereyra: Came on for the last seven minutes and shored up the midfield. (6/10)


OLYMPIACOS

Goal

Roberto: Despite conceding three goals, it was another impressive evening for the keeper. Could have done nothing about the own goal, but saved a penalty from Vidal and made a number of other vital stops. (7/10)

Defence

Omar Elabdellaoui: Decent showing from the full back, who got forward well down his flank. Almost scored for his side late on when he burst into the box and fired a strike just wide. (7/10)

Eric Abidal: Solid night for the Frenchman, who kept Morata and Tevez largely quiet. Defended well and rarely put a foot wrong. (6/10)

Alberto Botia: Scored the equaliser for his side with a great header in the first half. Could have done more to prevent the goals his side conceded. (6/10)

Arthur Masuaku: Was given a tough night by Lichtsteiner. Got forward well in the second half and forced a save from Buffon. (6/10)

Midfield

Giannis Maniatis: Had a decent game and set up his team's second goal with a great ball back into the box. Was replaced in the closing stages. (7/10)

Luka Milivojevic: Energetic presence in the centre of the pitch. Gave away a penalty in stoppage time for a foul on Tevez, but it did not affect the final result. (6/10)

Ibrahim Afellay: Quiet evening for the Dutchman. Was unable to have his usual impact and faded as the game wore on.(6/10)

Delvin N'Dinga: Scored a powerful header that gave Olympiacos the lead. Was a strong presence in the midfield and helped to stem the flow of the home side's constant attacks. (7/10)

Alejandro Dominguez: Played a part in both goals, with his set pieces proving vital. Could not do much from open play and went off with 18 minutes of the game left. (6/10)

Attack

Kostas Mitroglou: Another poor showing from the striker. Did not have a chance and rarely looked like troubling the Juventus backline. (5/10)

Substitutes

Dimitros Diamantakos: Played for the final seven minutes, but could not have much of an impact. (6/10)

Pajtim Kasami: Was unable to produce his match-winning heroics when the teams last met. (6/10)

David Fuster: Slotted into the midfield, but could not help his team snatch a point. (6/10)


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