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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play Sunderland in this European Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
0.00
0-0FC Istres kick off and get the first half underway!
2.00
0-0Cameron Perez hits a low pass to Max Walker. Max Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu powers a header at goal but is denied by Christophe Brando. Excellent save.
9.12
0-0Alberto Laquait chips the ball to his team mate, Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers chips the ball to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Florian Gimpl is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.01
With great vision, Peter Bishop plays the ball forward to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago connects with a diving header. Christophe Brando manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.33
1-0Didier Coulibaly passes the ball forward to Kemal Brooking. Kemal Brooking hits a low pass to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.16
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Peter Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
24.32
Florian Gimpl advances with the ball. Florian Gimpl flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a convincing header. Christophe Brando is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.25
1-2Hiraku Sato runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hiraku Sato knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matias Vitor Santiago is offside!
36.23
Kemal Brooking surges forward with the ball. Kemal Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn plays a quick one-two with Marc Soetaers and rushes in on goal... Thomas Degn takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.34
1-2Alberto Laquait knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes a simple pass to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.19
Florian Gimpl kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall shoots from 20 yards. Christophe Brando gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The FC Istres players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
47.54
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
48.23
Max Walker flicks a high pass forward to Baldur Ásgeirsson who brings the ball under control. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.18
1-2FC Istres have made 2 substitutions with Seth Owen replacing Kenichi Kobayashi and Clinton Stewart replacing Marc Soetaers and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
65.09
Cameron Perez threads the ball through to Max Walker. Max Walker whips in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.14
Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.46
Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Degn controls it well on his chest. Thomas Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
87.26
Hiraku Sato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.33
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Didier Coulibaly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Cas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordi Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christophe Brando (GK)
7
2. Kemal Brooking (DEF)
7
3. Alberto Laquait (DEF)
6
4. Didier Coulibaly (DEF)
6
5. Laurent Anolfo (DEF)
6
6. Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
7
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
7
8. Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)
6
9. Marc Soetaers (ATT)
6
10. Jordi Cas (ATT)
8
11. Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT)
8
12. Dominique Cloarec (DEF)
0
13. Seth Owen (MID)
7
14. Clinton Stewart (ATT)
6
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
3. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
7
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Hiraku Sato (MID)
8
6. Max Walker (MID)
7
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
6
8. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
6
9. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
8
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
7
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
9
12. Luuk Kool (MID)
0
13. Martin Beattie (ATT)
0
14. Terry Wise (ATT)
0