Match verdict by Hughie Southon
Job done and at the end of things that’s all that matters.
We have 15 points, have won the group and as a result it would be ridiculous to complain. However, there is a but!
That we could only beat what was an average side with a well struck spot kick from Lanzini is disappointing when frankly we wouldn’t have been over expectant to imagine a 3-0 could have been on the cards.
For all his creativity and it was very enjoyable, Benny was wasteful and Scamacca – for the second consecutive game – appeared to have trouble getting the ball out of his feet.
The two players on the night for me were Downes and Coventry whom I was delighted to see start having found his regular absences confusing and disappointing.
He really is a very decent midfield option and it is to be hoped that the manager decides to trust him with a few appearances.
An honourable mention too for Areola who made two or three very decent saves and is beginning to look a real challenger for the No1 position.