Match report

FC Sion Secures 1-0 UEFA Europa League Victory Over Bordeaux

Bordeaux
Bordeaux
0–1
FT
FC Sion
FC Sion
Oct 22, 2015

FC Sion secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Bordeaux in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to an early goal from L. Lacroix. Bordeaux struggled to find an equalizer despite controlling much of the game's possession, and the loss leaves them in a challenging position in the competition. The match was marred by multiple yellow cards, with Bordeaux's W. Khazri receiving a red card late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bordeaux 0–1 FC Sion
  • • L. Lacroix scored the only goal of the match at 21 minutes
  • • Carlitos provided the assist for L. Lacroix's goal
  • • W. Khazri was sent off with a red card at 86 minutes for Bordeaux
  • • The match saw a total of 10 yellow cards, with Bordeaux receiving 5

Lineups

Bordeaux

Starting XI

  • 16 C. Carrasso (G)
  • 6 L. Sané (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 29 M. Poundjé (D)
  • 18 J. Plašil (M)
  • 11 C. Chantôme (M)
  • 17 A. Biyogo Poko (M)
  • 10 H. Saivet (M)
  • 14 C. Diabaté (F)
  • 9 D. Rolan (F)
  • 13 T. Touré (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 E. Crivelli
  • 24 W. Khazri
  • 37 A. Ounas
  • 4 Pablo
  • 7 A. Traoré
  • 26 F. Guilbert
  • 30 J. Prior

FC Sion

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Vanins (G)
  • 3 R. Ziegler (D)
  • 31 E. Zverotić (D)
  • 17 P. Jagne (D)
  • 4 L. Lacroix (D)
  • 10 Carlitos (M)
  • 8 V. Salatić (M)
  • 34 B. Ndoye
  • 7 Edimilson Fernandes (M)
  • 14 M. Konaté (F)
  • 21 E. Assifuah (M)

Substitutes

  • 94 D. Follonier
  • 18 K. Fickentscher
  • 19 V. Sierro
  • 20 V. Vanczák
  • 22 V. Rüfli
  • 92 Joaquim Adão
  • 12 G. Karlen

Timeline

  1. Bordeaux
    21' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chantôme
  2. FC Sion
    21' FC Sion Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lacroix · Assist: Carlitos
  3. FC Sion
    26' FC Sion Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandes
  4. FC Sion
    45' FC Sion Card · Yellow Card
    Pa Modou Jagne
  5. Bordeaux
    64' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Plašil · On: Enzo Crivelli
  6. Bordeaux
    65' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Diabaté · On: W. Khazri
  7. Bordeaux
    77' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    W. Khazri
  8. Bordeaux
    77' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Touré · On: A. Ounas
  9. FC Sion
    77' FC Sion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Assifuah · On: D. Follonier
  10. FC Sion
    79' FC Sion Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ziegler
  11. Bordeaux
    81' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    Enzo Crivelli
  12. Bordeaux
    86' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    W. Khazri
  13. Bordeaux
    86' Bordeaux Card · Red Card
    W. Khazri
  14. FC Sion
    88' FC Sion Card · Yellow Card
    M. Konaté
  15. Bordeaux
    90' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ounas

Match Stats

Stat Bordeaux FC Sion
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 84% 54%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 528 224
Yellow Cards 6 4
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 442 122
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Lacroix's goal at 21 minutes gave FC Sion a crucial early lead, setting the tone for their defensive strategy
  • ▸ The red card for W. Khazri at 86 minutes left Bordeaux with 10 men, solidifying FC Sion's control of the game