Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 15,712 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
3.29
1-0Eugenio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Scholz. Lennart Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Liam Clarke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.46
1-0Orlando van den Heuvel clumsily knocks into Brian Lloyd. The referee warns Orlando van den Heuvel to calm down! Brian Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.50
1-0Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward. Pepe Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pepe Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Scholz. Lennart Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.20
1-0Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Taavi Arctopolitanus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Liam Clarke reads it well. Fabulous save!
12.01
1-0Ross Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.16
Pepe Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Liam Clarke. What a save!
15.53
Younes Kossingou flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Banks. Ross Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus makes a probing pass between the defence to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.27
Pepe Reyes makes an attacking run forward. Pepe Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.28
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Scholz controls it well on his chest. Lennart Scholz shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.54
Ross Banks takes it forward alone. Ross Banks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Liam Clarke.
32.22
Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Ross Banks plays it to the near post. Hakan Abdullah strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Liam Clarke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.25
Carmine Lanna brings the ball forward. Carmine Lanna cuts inside the box! Carmine Lanna side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
34.39
3-0Wayne Potts comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Ferrer. The referee calls over Wayne Potts and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Ferrer runs off the knock.
42.39
Hakan Abdullah flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer who takes it down. Eugenio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
48.01
Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie collects the pass. Gary Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Wilcox. Robert Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
57.44
Orlando van den Heuvel flicks a high pass forward to Ross Banks who brings the ball under control. Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Scholz controls it well on his chest. Lennart Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Dutchman!
63.34
Pepe Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
69.11
Hakan Abdullah threads the ball through to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Ferrer shoots from distance. It's there!! Liam Clarke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.46
5-0Ross Banks barges into Richard Prior. Ross Banks is shown the yellow card! Richard Prior carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.28
Gaspar Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Prior. Richard Prior knocks the ball forward to Robert Wilcox. Robert Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
75.29
Hakan Abdullah darts forward. Showing composure, Hakan Abdullah plays the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Scholz. Lennart Scholz beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.03
Pepe Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Scholz. Lennart Scholz shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.56
Eugenio Ferrer sees Lennart Scholz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
83.05
Wayne Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Prior. Richard Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd makes a defence splitting pass to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.35
Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus collects the pass. Taavi Arctopolitanus edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Taavi Arctopolitanus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shota Groenendijk 3, 16, 57 Hakan Abdullah 32 Eugenio Ferrer 69 | Alun Bolton 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shota Groenendijk of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Prieto (GK)
6
2. Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
8
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Pepe Reyes (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
8
8. Ross Banks (MID)
7
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
9
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
7
11. Lennart Scholz (ATT)
7
12. Dennis Tudor (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Gavin McStay (ATT)
0
1. Liam Clarke (GK)
7
2. Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
3. Ugo Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Potts (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Richard Prior (MID)
6
7. Carmine Lanna (MID)
6
8. Gary Ritchie (MID)
6
9. Alun Bolton (ATT)
7
10. Brian Lloyd (ATT)
6
11. Robert Wilcox (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Galadames (MID)
0
13. Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
14. Scott Thirlwell (MID)
0