Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,094 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle kick off!
3.59
0-0Gianmatteo Da Rold flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Ferrer hits a low pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.36
0-0Eugenio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from distance but Yves-A. Dufresnes is on top of it.
9.00
Ignacio Romero makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Fanesi. P. Gilberto Fanesi advances with the ball. P. Gilberto Fanesi chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Dugbatey. Some good footwork from Stephan Dugbatey provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dennis Tudor easily gets down and covers it.
15.40
Richard Vivas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay plays a quick one-two with Taavi Arctopolitanus and rushes in on goal... Gavin McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to gather it.
16.25
Jaime Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves threads a neat ball through to Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist runs straight at the defence! Magnus Nordqvist takes a shot at goal but Dennis Tudor is on top of it.
21.42
Hakan Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus tries a spectacular long range effort but Yves-A. Dufresnes is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
27.36
Bakary Bah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bakary Bah plays a quick one-two with Magnus Nordqvist and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Bakary Bah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Tudor manages to gather it.
33.40
Eugenio Ferrer brings the ball forward. Eugenio Ferrer shoots from long range but it is miles over!
38.03
0-0David Castro barges into Younes Kossingou. The referee calls over David Castro and warns him to calm down! Younes Kossingou stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
Without breaking stride, Bakary Bah plays the ball forward to Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.51
Richard Vivas decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Vivas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Yves-A. Dufresnes!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.19
Eugenio Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Bah. Eugenio Ferrer is warned by the referee! Bakary Bah stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.07
0-1Richard Vivas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.51
Vladimir Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, David Castro. David Castro shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.32
0-1Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Jermaine Bresciano replacing Stephan Dugbatey .
61.35
Bill Guppy surges forward with the ball. Bill Guppy makes a simple pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.43
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. With a superhuman jump, Shota Groenendijk connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.26
Jaime Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Dave Greaves who brings the ball under control. Dave Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Bresciano controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Bresciano shoots from distance but Dennis Tudor reads it well. Good save!
77.19
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Dean Banks replacing Jaime Sullivan and Gionatha De Liguori replacing P. Gilberto Fanesi .
79.42
With vision, Ignacio Romero plays the ball forward to Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Bresciano. Some silky footwork from Jermaine Bresciano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Dennis Tudor. Excellent save.
81.14
Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
83.37
Vladimir Gallo brings the ball forward. Vladimir Gallo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.54
Eugenio Ferrer advances with the ball. Eugenio Ferrer shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
8
2. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Gary James (DEF)
6
4. Ignacio Romero (DEF)
6
5. P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)
6
6. Dave Greaves (MID)
6
7. Bakary Bah (MID)
8
8. Vladimir Gallo (MID)
6
9. Magnus Nordqvist (ATT)
6
10. David Castro (ATT)
6
11. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
6
12. Dean Banks (DEF)
6
13. Gionatha De Liguori (MID)
6
14. Jermaine Bresciano (ATT)
6
1. Dennis Tudor (GK)
8
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
7
6. Richard Vivas (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
7
8. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
7
9. Gavin McStay (ATT)
9
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
6
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
7
12. Francisco Prieto (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Lennart Scholz (ATT)
0