Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Genoa in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Domenico Nesta knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Francisco Prieto. Excellent save.
3.52
0-0Franceco Iorio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
10.33
0-0Anthony Human makes a simple pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.46
William Poggi brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, William Poggi stretches the opposition's defence. William Poggi lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin powers a header at goal. Francisco Prieto punches it away to safety.
20.29
Younes Kossingou kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
22.39
Remco De Boer makes a strong solo run forward. Remco De Boer plays the ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
24.53
Ricardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Benjamin Nafti who brings the ball under control. Benjamin Nafti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Kossingou.
27.21
Ross Banks makes a simple pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.35
Remco De Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti flicks a high ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica who takes it down. Giampietro Lamonica shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
32.11
Bill Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Ferrer hits a low pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Anthony Human deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from outside the area. Damiano Gonzalez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.41
0-0Shota Groenendijk hacks William Poggi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! William Poggi stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.05
Franceco Iorio flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
38.09
Younes Kossingou makes a simple pass to Ross Banks. Ross Banks makes a probing pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.01
0-0Eugenio Ferrer decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Ferrer plays a quick one-two with Shota Groenendijk and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Ferrer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Ricardo Lopes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.31
1-0Younes Kossingou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Banks. Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Stam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Stam tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Damiano Gonzalez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Hakan Abdullah receives the ball from a throw-in from Bill Guppy. Hakan Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer sees Bryan Stam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Stam knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Genoa start the second half!
49.32
Remco De Boer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Greig who brings the ball under control. Kevin Greig passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo plays a scrappy one-two with Giampietro Lamonica and advances towards the goal... Gianmatteo Sbrizzo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.39
Domenico Nesta threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.46
With vision, Anthony Human laces a through ball forward to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Bryan Stam provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.44
Benjamin Nafti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Guppy.
61.40
William Poggi makes a strong solo run forward. William Poggi makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Banks picks a pass forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Damiano Gonzalez manages to gather it comfortably.
67.27
2-0Domenico Nesta hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo but he's offside!
69.16
William Poggi makes a probing pass to Domenico Nesta. Domenico Nesta flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.46
William Poggi receives the ball from a throw-in from Remco De Boer. William Poggi makes a probing pass to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig flicks a high ball forward to Giampietro Lamonica who takes it down. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.05
Younes Kossingou passes the ball forward to Anthony Human. Anthony Human flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus controls it well on his chest. Taavi Arctopolitanus lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Damiano Gonzalez manages to gather it comfortably.
79.56
Franceco Iorio passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.36
Gianmatteo Da Rold flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Lopes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.31
Benjamin Nafti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Lamonica. Giampietro Lamonica knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
85.48
Younes Kossingou chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Human. Anthony Human hits a low pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Damiano Gonzalez manages to gather it.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Prieto (GK)
7
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
7
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Ross Banks (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
8
8. Anthony Human (MID)
7
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
8
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
6
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
9
12. Lennart Scholz (ATT)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
0
1. Damiano Gonzalez (GK)
7
2. William Poggi (DEF)
8
3. Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
6
4. Remco De Boer (DEF)
7
5. Franceco Iorio (MID)
6
6. Benjamin Nafti (MID)
7
7. Kevin Greig (MID)
6
8. Domenico Nesta (MID)
6
9. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT)
6
10. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
7
11. Giampietro Lamonica (ATT)
6
12. Torsten Müller (MID)
0
13. Thomas Littbarski (GK)
0
14. Fabio Conteh (GK)
0