Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play Sunderland in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. FC Metz lead by 4-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
6.11
0-0Stephen Morrison makes a probing pass to Hugo Valente. Hugo Valente threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.38
1-0Hugo Valente makes a strong solo run forward. Hugo Valente makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Valente runs straight at the defence! Hugo Valente rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.02
1-0Graham Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Marcos Vazquez barges into Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès appeals for a penalty! Given!!
12.02
1-0The referee points to the spot..
13.00
Guillaume Jaurès takes a stuttering run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
14.51
2-0Alistair Formon threads the ball through to Paul Souness. Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward to Brian Evans who brings the ball under control. Brian Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
22.49
2-0Bakary Scheffler catches Paul Souness on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
Fabian N. Giampà hacks Quim Oliveira from behind! The referee calls over Fabian N. Giampà and shows him a yellow card! Quim Oliveira runs off the knock.
26.03
2-0Hugo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Dadi collects the pass. Sherif Dadi sees Fabian N. Giampà in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian N. Giampà sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dominic Bremner gets down and covers it.
27.58
Eddie King makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Sherif Dadi receives the ball from a throw-in from Hugo Valente. Sherif Dadi passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès who takes it down. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.16
Stephen Morrison threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Giampà plays a quick one-two with Jose Vega and rushes in on goal... Fabian N. Giampà looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.16
Jermaine Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Souness collects the pass. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley heads the ball goalwards. Tomislav Bergkamp easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward to Paul Law who brings the ball under control. Paul Law whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.57
Malcolm Ripley sees Diego Orsi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Orsi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
51.35
Brian Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.49
Graham Peckham knocks the ball forward to Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès connects with a diving header. Dominic Bremner manages to gather it.
55.35
Eddie King receives the ball from a throw-in from Bakary Scheffler. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie King plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
60.20
Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward. Eddie King controls it well on his chest. Eddie King surges forward with the ball. Eddie King finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
71.10
Graham Peckham clumsily knocks into Paul Law. Graham Peckham is shown the yellow card! Paul Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.41
Hugo Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Jaurès controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Jaurès edges inside the box! Guillaume Jaurès strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.51
Bakary Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà plays a one-two with Bakary Scheffler and advances towards the goal... Fabian N. Giampà makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.16
Jermaine Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi rushes past Sherif Dadi! Diego Orsi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Tomislav Bergkamp manages to keep it out.
83.01
Brian Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sherif Dadi.
89.27
Dominic Burley brings the ball forward. Dominic Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dominic Bremner!
90.00
5-0Fabian N. Giampà barges into Paul Souness. Fabian N. Giampà is given a warning by the referee! Paul Souness runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hugo Valente 9 Guillaume Jaurès 13 (p), 72 Eddie King 30 Fabian N. Giampà 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Stephen Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Valente (DEF)
9
5. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
7. Eddie King (MID)
9
8. Graham Peckham (MID)
6
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
7
10. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
9
11. Jose Vega (ATT)
6
12. Fabien Burle (ATT)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Stan Clemence (DEF)
0
1. Dominic Bremner (GK)
7
2. Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
3. Quim Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Marcos Vazquez (DEF)
6
5. Paul Law (MID)
6
6. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
6
7. Paul Souness (ATT)
6
8. Brian Evans (ATT)
6
9. Malcolm Ripley (GK)
6
10. Diego Orsi (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Olembé (ATT)
6
12. Peter Bishop (ATT)
0
13. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
0
14. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0