Match Analysis: Player Performances in United vs. Wolfsburg

**Safia Middleton-Patel (4/10):**
Middleton-Patel capitalized on Le Tissier’s backpass but should have taken a touch before attempting a hurried clearance, which directly led to a goal by Wolfsburg’s Peddemors. While there are questions regarding her positioning on the second goal, she did make an impressive save to deny Beerensteyn in the second half.

**Jayde Riviere (4/10):**
The right-back was engaged throughout the match and believed she was fouled by striker Beerensteyn during the build-up to Wolfsburg’s opener, though the goal was confirmed by VAR. In stoppage time, Riviere’s misplaced pass allowed Wolfsburg’s Endemann to score, further complicating her evening.

**Maya Le Tissier (4/10):**
Though she managed to thwart a promising attack with a recovery, Le Tissier’s swift backpass was intercepted by Peddemors, leading to a goal. The captain faced challenges throughout the match, particularly when tasked with marking winger Kessya Bussy.

**Dominique Janssen (4/10):**
Returning from a one-match suspension, Janssen struggled alongside her defensive teammates, ultimately losing Beerensteyn, which resulted in Wolfsburg’s fourth goal.

**Anna Sandberg (5/10):**
Sandberg contributed to United’s second goal but was otherwise occupied defending against the agile Huth, who ultimately outperformed her.

**Julia Zigiotti Olme (4/10):**
In a match fraught with errors, Zigiotti Olme’s poor pass was intercepted by Beerensteyn, who then scored with a powerful effort into the top corner.

**Hinata Miyazawa (5/10):**
With Wolfsburg dominating possession for significant stretches, Miyazawa found it challenging to influence the game, limiting her ability to orchestrate play.

**Ella Toone (5/10):**
After being cleared to play, Toone struggled to find space to maneuver due to the relentless intensity of Wolfsburg’s pressing game.

**Simi Awujo (6/10):**
Operating on the right, Awujo exhibited a positive forward drive whenever she received the ball, showing promise for the future.

**Melvine Malard (8/10):**
Malard excelled by dribbling past two defenders and delivering a precise cross for Rolfo to score. She capped off a strong performance by scoring her second UWCL goal of the season, skillfully evading the Wolfsburg defense to chip the goalkeeper.

**Fridolina Rolfo (7/10):**
A former Wolfsburg player, Rolfo made her mark by scoring her third UWCL goal of the season with a remarkable header in the first half.

**Jess Park (5/10):**
As a second-half substitute, Park struggled to make her presence felt in the game.

**Leah Galton (5/10):**
Emerging from the bench, Galton was unable to impact the match as Wolfsburg effectively secured their victory.

**Gabby George (5/10):**
George came close to scoring late in the match but ultimately missed the target with her header.

**Rachel Williams (N/A):**
Introduced with about 15 minutes remaining, the veteran striker found it difficult to make an impression on the game.

**Lisa Naalsund (N/A):**
Brought into the match too late to affect its outcome.

**Marc Skinner (5/10):**
Skinner opted to reinstate the experienced Janssen in the lineup, but she struggled against her former club. The manager’s substitutions in the second half did little to alter the course of the match.