Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Chievo Verona in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,362 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.44
1-0Bill Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. With a superhuman jump, Shota Groenendijk connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dayo Natali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.59
1-0Leon Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.49
1-0Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward to Richard Vivas who brings the ball under control. Richard Vivas flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dayo Natali is on top of his game. Good save!
12.07
1-0Eugenio Ferrer hits a low pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus passes the ball forward but Gavin McStay is offside!
15.21
Eugenio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
20.21
Richard Vivas decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Vivas whips in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dayo Natali comfortably punches it away to safety.
21.38
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.17
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Bill Guppy laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer threads the ball through to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.42
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McStay collects the pass. Gavin McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
32.46
Richard Vivas makes a simple pass to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from outside the area. Dayo Natali gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.02
Eugenio Ferrer darts forward. Eugenio Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.56
Younes Kossingou flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dayo Natali.
44.46
It's a corner kick. Eugenio Ferrer kicks a low ball out wide. Younes Kossingou strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. 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. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
47.12
Younes Kossingou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Vivas. Richard Vivas makes an attacking run forward. Richard Vivas shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.09
Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Rae. Gary Rae makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Dayo Natali. What a great pair of hands!
55.50
Ernesto Serrano breaks forward. Ernesto Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks the ball forward to Christian Matthäus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.26
Eric Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.46
Eugenio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.32
Richard Vivas flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk controls it well on his chest. Shota Groenendijk finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Dayo Natali manages to keep it out.
66.33
Miguel Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.54
Richard Vivas flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Rae. Gary Rae shoots from distance but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
71.48
Leon Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
72.25
Ernesto Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Leon Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Leon Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Danotti but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.01
Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
79.09
Eugenio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Dayo Natali. What a great pair of hands!
87.49
Hakan Abdullah laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Gary Rae. Gary Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Ernesto Serrano makes a probing pass to Richard Mccall. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Mccall plays the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti beats his man to it with a header but somehow Francisco Prieto manages to keep it out.
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, 60 Younes Kossingou 44 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Ferrer of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Prieto (GK)
6
2. Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
7
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Richard Vivas (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
9
8. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
8
9. Gavin McStay (ATT)
7
10. Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
6
11. Gary Rae (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Tudor (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Bryan Stam (ATT)
0
1. Dayo Natali (GK)
8
2. Giampaolo Mazzi (DEF)
6
3. John Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Serrano (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mccall (MID)
6
6. Eric Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
7. Leon Ouindi (MID)
6
8. Miguel Viera (MID)
6
9. Christian Matthäus (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Lanna (ATT)
6
11. Aladino Danotti (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Van Barneveld (GK)
0
13. Olivier Facciutto (MID)
0
14. Aladino Sadotti (DEF)
0