He did not close Giggs down all the way. Made all the difference in the world.

Luiz let Doucharito wonder free, yes. We can chalk that up to miscommunication, or Hernandez’s anticipation (there is a reason he’s a world class poacher), or simply an error by Sideshow…but if Ivan doesn’t allow the easy cross, we get away with it.

Because while Romeu had a terrible day, it was an obvious substitution to make, having seen the buildup to both penalties. Perhaps it was a goal too late (although what are the odds of two penalties with 10 minutes?), but it was most certainly the correct move to try to solidify the midfield.

(Although I would’ve liked to see a Lukaku for Torres gamble at the end.)

:p

but seriously, great analysis as usual. I agree with you on the first 2 goals but for the third goal, the ENTIRE team and the bench are to blame not just Luiz. We can’t call ourselves a World class team and concede those kind of goals. Essien and Meireles should have pressed harder, Romeu should have been deeper (I sometimes wonder if he is afraid of our box 18), Ivanovic should have closed down faster, Luiz should have done better but most importantly the front three should have joined in in actively pressing for the ball! AVB needs to get his tactics right or I fear for us…