Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Aggborough where Kidderminster Harriers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,140 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kidderminster Harriers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kidderminster Harriers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Anthony Human controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort but Pablo Serrano reads it well. Fabulous save!
3.17
0-0Leandro Lara threads a neat ball through to Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
4.52
Nabil Kechiouche flicks a high ball forward to Shota Groenendijk who takes it down. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards but somehow Pablo Serrano manages to keep it out.
6.58
Jerome Cousin chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
8.03
0-1Nabil Kechiouche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Rae. Gary Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.55
0-1Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk collects the pass. Shota Groenendijk threads the ball through to Gary Rae but he's offside!
27.17
0-1Eugenio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.53
Nabil Kechiouche flicks a high pass forward to Gary Rae who brings the ball under control. Gary Rae edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Gary Rae provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
0-2Shota Groenendijk catches Matt Ferguson on the ankles. The referee brings Shota Groenendijk to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kidderminster Harriers appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kidderminster Harriers start the second half!
47.32
Jerome Cousin passes the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.20
Joao Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Lara who brings the ball under control. Leandro Lara flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.32
Don Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz rushes past Younes Kossingou! Alpay Ayaz cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.42
With imagination, Anthony Human plays the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Serrano!
60.13
2-2Kidderminster Harriers have made 2 substitutions with Cesar Ferreira replacing Jerome Cousin and Evans Caruso replacing Carlton Bishop .
61.15
Nabil Kechiouche makes a simple pass to Gary Rae. Gary Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.54
Younes Kossingou passes the ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.58
Cesar Ferreira makes a simple pass to Evans Caruso. Evans Caruso knocks the ball forward, putting Alpay Ayaz through on goal. Alpay Ayaz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Dennis Tudor keeps it out!
73.43
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus collects the pass. Taavi Arctopolitanus plays a one-two with Shota Groenendijk and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Taavi Arctopolitanus provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Serrano!
78.48
Nabil Kechiouche darts forward. Nabil Kechiouche lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Rae. Gary Rae makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.49
Nabil Kechiouche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus cuts inside the box! Taavi Arctopolitanus tries a spectacular strike. Taavi Arctopolitanus scores for Middlesbrough!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
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
| Ricardo LaCrone 47 Alpay Ayaz 55 | Taavi Arctopolitanus 8, 61, 83 Gary Rae 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Taavi Arctopolitanus of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pablo Serrano (GK)
7
2. Bill Proctor (DEF)
6
3. Matt Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Joao Postiga (DEF)
6
5. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
6
6. Don Ritchie (MID)
6
7. Leandro Lara (MID)
6
8. Jerome Cousin (MID)
6
9. Carlton Bishop (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
8
11. Ricardo LaCrone (ATT)
7
12. Frederic Maoulida (ATT)
0
13. Cesar Ferreira (ATT)
6
14. Evans Caruso (GK)
6
1. Dennis Tudor (GK)
6
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Anthony Human (MID)
6
8. Nabil Kechiouche (MID)
7
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
6
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
9
11. Gary Rae (ATT)
8
12. Bryan Stam (ATT)
0
13. Ross Banks (MID)
0
14. Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF)
0