Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Genoa in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,612 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Genoa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Genoa get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Gianmatteo Da Rold threads a neat ball through to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson makes a probing pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.51
0-0Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Banks. Ross Banks passes the ball forward to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam whips in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Damiano Gonzalez. What a great pair of hands!
9.45
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Shota Groenendijk who brings the ball neatly under control. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.50
1-0Tryggvi Gudmundsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks the ball forward, putting Taavi Arctopolitanus through on goal. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Damiano Gonzalez had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
14.17
Eugenio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.22
1-0Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmatteo Da Rold.
18.39
Nabil Kechiouche flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Stam collects the pass. Bryan Stam shoots from 25 yards but Damiano Gonzalez reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.36
Kevin Greig makes a probing pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Dennis Tudor.
26.50
1-0Eugenio Ferrer barges into Torsten Müller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Torsten Müller runs off the knock.
27.10
Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson who brings the ball under control. Tryggvi Gudmundsson flicks a high pass forward to Shota Groenendijk who brings the ball under control. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.19
Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Dennis Tudor.
29.10
1-0Torsten Müller takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Tryggvi Gudmundsson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.21
1-0Benjamin Nafti comes in with a late challenge on Ross Banks. Benjamin Nafti is warned by the referee! Ross Banks runs off the knock.
33.28
Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.33
1-0Kevin Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Greig threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo but he's offside!
39.24
William Poggi takes it forward alone. William Poggi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.50
Marino Vieri flicks a high ball forward to Benjamin Nafti who takes it down. Benjamin Nafti knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
42.46
William Poggi flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Müller who takes it down. Torsten Müller threads the ball through to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.38
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Shota Groenendijk provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward to Ross Banks who brings the ball under control. Ross Banks flicks a high ball forward to Bryan Stam who takes it down. Bryan Stam shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Damiano Gonzalez. Excellent save.
48.18
Nabil Kechiouche comes in with a late challenge on Jose Pena. Nabil Kechiouche is given a warning by the referee! Jose Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.46
Hakan Abdullah passes the ball forward to Nabil Kechiouche. With great vision, Nabil Kechiouche plays the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.48
Marino Vieri passes the ball forward to Jose Pena. Jose Pena runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a looping header on goal. Dennis Tudor manages to gather it easily.
60.36
Kevin Greig knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Arturo Mercier and rushes in on goal... Paul Hopkin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Dennis Tudor had no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
63.26
Torsten Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a looping header on goal but Dennis Tudor is on top of it.
66.59
2-1Jose Pena hacks Eugenio Ferrer from behind! Jose Pena is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Ferrer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.09
Eugenio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.32
Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson who brings the ball under control. Tryggvi Gudmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.49
Nabil Kechiouche hits a low pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bryan Stam provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.53
Hakan Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hopkin. The referee calls over Hakan Abdullah and shows him a yellow card! Paul Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.02
Nabil Kechiouche hacks Jose Pena from behind! The referee brings Nabil Kechiouche to one side and gives him another warning! Jose Pena grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.33
Younes Kossingou comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hopkin. Younes Kossingou is shown the yellow card! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
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. Dennis Tudor (GK)
7
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
5
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
6
6. Nabil Kechiouche (MID)
6
7. Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
7
8. Ross Banks (MID)
6
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
9
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
7
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
9
12. Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF)
0
13. Brian Walker (MID)
0
14. Gavin McStay (ATT)
0
1. Damiano Gonzalez (GK)
7
2. William Poggi (DEF)
6
3. Marino Vieri (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
6
5. Benjamin Nafti (MID)
6
6. Kevin Greig (MID)
6
7. Torsten Müller (MID)
6
8. Jose Pena (MID)
6
9. Arturo Mercier (ATT)
7
10. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT)
6
11. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
8
12. Thomas Littbarski (GK)
0
13. Remco De Boer (DEF)
0
14. Giampietro Lamonica (ATT)
0