Ismaily proved once again why Ice won’t be climbing out of the bin any time soon with another goal for the Pigs, finishing off Modric’s searching free kick early on. But, as is so often the case, Coutinho was at the heart of Halfman’s best work, and his sheer willpower turned around the game with two goals. The second was a particular beauty, picking up a clearance from a corner and rounding a defender for a thumping shot past Courtois. Another wasted opportunity for Inzaghi’s side, but great evidence from the visitors that they are entirely capable of finishing games on their terms.

By Listerine McPhee