Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 9,661 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
4.51
0-0Harvey Goldberg hits a low pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.44
0-0Shaun Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a great pass forward. Robbie Boateng runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.05
0-0Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Greaves and advances towards the goal... Vitor Faria tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.10
0-0John Shearer barges into Robbie Boateng. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Boateng carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.09
0-1Oleg Bolton passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Froggatt. Nwankwo Froggatt plays a one-two with Vitor Faria and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Froggatt shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Franck Michel with no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
21.49
0-1Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone controls it well on his chest. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.26
Oleg Bolton makes a probing pass to Robbie Simonsen. Robbie Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Faria but he's offside!
28.04
0-1Graham Vassell hacks Damien Cottee from behind! Graham Vassell is shown the yellow card! Damien Cottee runs off the knock.
30.44
Graham Vassell barges into Shaun Burbage. The referee warns Graham Vassell to calm down! Shaun Burbage gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.20
0-1Vitor Faria barges into George Plowright. Vitor Faria is warned by the referee! George Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.50
Graham Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Simonsen. Robbie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Froggatt. Nwankwo Froggatt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
39.46
John Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Graham Vassell collects the pass. Graham Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Froggatt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.32
With some swift thinking, Graham Vassell plays the ball forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Froggatt. Nwankwo Froggatt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Graham Vassell clumsily knocks into Shaun Burbage. The referee brings Graham Vassell to one side and gives him another warning! Shaun Burbage runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.09
Francis Defoe knocks the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
49.34
Damien Cottee makes an attacking run forward. Damien Cottee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Andrews.
51.09
Oleg Bolton darts forward. Oleg Bolton shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.58
Damien Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.20
Graham Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Darren Greaves who takes it down. Darren Greaves threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nwankwo Froggatt. Some good footwork from Nwankwo Froggatt provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
63.55
Damien Cottee takes it forward alone. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.52
Thierry Venus receives the ball from a throw-in from John Shearer. Thierry Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Froggatt. Nwankwo Froggatt plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Simonsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nwankwo Froggatt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
66.20
Shaun Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks the ball forward to Eddie Williams but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.01
1-2Francis Defoe surges forward with the ball. Francis Defoe edges inside the box! Francis Defoe shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Danny Andrews is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.56
Oleg Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Simonsen. Robbie Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
77.18
George Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Burbage holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng controls it well on his chest. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Oberdan Caruso's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.03
1-2Damien Cottee takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Harvey Goldberg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.21
Graham Vassell threads a neat ball through to Robbie Simonsen. Robbie Simonsen edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Robbie Simonsen provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.32
Damien Cottee knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.32
Graham Vassell advances with the ball. Graham Vassell knocks the ball forward, putting Robbie Simonsen through on goal. Robbie Simonsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Robbie Boateng 58 | Nwankwo Froggatt 18, 40 Robbie Simonsen 81, 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Simonsen of Ipswich Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Franck Michel (GK)
6
2. Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3. George Plowright (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6. Shaun Burbage (MID)
7
7. Damien Cottee (MID)
6
8. Winston Laros (MID)
6
9. Eddie Williams (ATT)
6
10. Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
6
11. Robbie Boateng (ATT)
7
12. Jordy Kans (ATT)
0
13. Paul Jess (DEF)
0
14. Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0
1. Alberto Maini (GK)
6
2. Danny Andrews (DEF)
6
3. Oberdan Caruso (DEF)
6
4. John Shearer (DEF)
5
5. Thierry Venus (DEF)
6
6. Oleg Bolton (MID)
6
7. Graham Vassell (MID)
7
8. Nwankwo Froggatt (ATT)
9
9. Vitor Faria (ATT)
7
10. Darren Greaves (ATT)
6
11. Robbie Simonsen (ATT)
9
12. Danilo Marchegiani (MID)
0
13. Brendan Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Francis Pearce (MID)
0