WHO starred - who didn't

IAN WALKER 6

Powerless to prevent the goal but a stunning late save from Iliev rubbed salt into Plovdiv's wounds.

TAL BEN HAIM 6

Thanked his lucky stars that his foul on Stoynev was just outside the box; a penalty on 64 minutes could have sunk Wanderers.

BRUNO N'GOTTY 7

Had to improvise with some of his defending under pressure but he was winning the battle until Iliev's stunning strike.

ABDOULAYE FAYE 7

Once again his defensive versatility came to the Whites' aid with another useful contribution at centre back.

HENRIK PEDERSEN 7

Had a hand in both goals, getting lucky when Tunchev turned in his cross for the first then sending Davies clear to tee up Nolan for the second.

STELIOS 6

Apologised for the mistake that let Iliev in for his goal but, with a little of help from his friends, didn't let his head go down.

FABRICE FERNANDES 5

Had a couple of off-target strikes in the first half, as well as a couple of painful knocks but always looked like a winger playing centre-midfield.

JOEY O'BRIEN 6

The 19-year-old took on a big responsibility in the pivotal midfield role and gave a mature performance.

JAY JAY OKOCHA 6

Not at his most effective but his experience was invaluable as Wanderers fought their way back when they could easily have buckled.

EL-HADJI DIOUF 6

Operated in a more subdued role than he is accustomed to, but came into his own more when Wanderers were sparked into more urgent action.

JARED BORGETTI 5

So often the lone ranger up front, he didn't get the service to help him make any headway against the Loko centre-backs.

Subs: Kevin Nolan (8) for Fernandes 55 mins, Hidetoshi Nakata (7) for O'Brien 66 mins, Kevin Davies (7) for Borgetti 55 mins. Not used: Jaroslaw Fojut, Ricardo Vaz Te, Ricardo Gardner, Jussi Jaaskelainen.