Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Brentford. A crowd of 18,428 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
15.44
0-0Gabriel Pena flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.07
0-0Marc Vickers comes in with a late challenge on John Bould. The referee calls over Marc Vickers and warns him to calm down! John Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.28
Gerhard Sammer threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
Kai Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.50
0-0Niccolo Monk hacks Brendan Dryden from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Dryden runs off the knock.
28.02
0-0John Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Leon Roth!
32.50
0-0Brendan Dryden threads a neat ball through to Carl Tiler. Carl Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Windass. Eddie Windass whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.39
1-0Brendan Dryden runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brendan Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Tiler. Carl Tiler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Tiler scores for Middlesbrough!!
38.15
Gabriel Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Weigel. Kai Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer threads the ball through into the box. Thomas Lappanese side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.20
Darren Dyer sees a break and surges forward. Darren Dyer knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Vickers.
42.57
Gerhard Sammer barges into Daniel Wright-Phillips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Darren Dyer knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte knocks the ball forward to Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Pierre G. Dalmat replacing Kai Weigel. The Brentford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
47.04
John Bould threads the ball through to Pierre G. Dalmat. Pierre G. Dalmat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.39
Without breaking stride, Brendan Dryden plays the ball forward to Eddie Windass. Eddie Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Pena.
53.07
John Bould makes a probing pass to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.11
Pierre G. Dalmat knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
57.32
1-0Brentford are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
59.39
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte decides to run forward with the ball. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Dalmat. Pierre G. Dalmat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.39
1-1Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Syd Mcgreal replacing Eddie Windass .
63.54
Juan-Carlos Santos takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.10
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte decides to run forward with the ball. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte plays a one-two with Thomas Lappanese and rushes in on goal... Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Leon Roth manages to keep it out.
73.04
Brendan Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Rego collects the pass. Samuel Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre G. Dalmat.
75.42
2-1Gerhard Sammer sees Niccolo Monk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Monk flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Lappanese controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dave Beattie barges into Thomas Lappanese. Penalty for Brentford!!
75.42
2-1The referee points to the spot..
76.45
Niccolo Monk takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
77.56
Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Michael Brouwer replacing Samuel Rego .Brentford have made a substitution with Dion Scales replacing Gabriel Pena .
78.62
2-2Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte takes a short throw-in bringing Dion Scales into play. With a delightful solo run, Dion Scales stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Scales plays a scrappy one-two with Niccolo Monk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dion Scales strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Brendan Dryden.
81.17
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte knocks the ball forward to Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte plays the ball forward to Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk plays a one-two with Gerhard Sammer and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Monk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carl Tiler 33 Samuel Rego 64 | Pierre G. Dalmat 59 Niccolo Monk 76 (p), 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte of Brentford |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leon Roth (GK)
7
2. Dave Beattie (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
7
5. Cyril Levet (DEF)
6
6. Graham Thompson (DEF)
6
7. Marc Vickers (MID)
5
8. Brendan Dryden (MID)
7
9. Carl Tiler (ATT)
7
10. Samuel Rego (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Windass (ATT)
6
12. Neil Insley (MID)
0
13. Michael Brouwer (MID)
6
14. Syd Mcgreal (ATT)
6
1. Antoine Van Rijswijk (GK)
6
2. Darren Dyer (DEF)
7
3. Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Mezzanotti (MID)
6
6. Kai Weigel (MID)
6
7. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte (MID)
9
8. John Bould (MID)
6
9. Thomas Lappanese (ATT)
6
10. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
11. Niccolo Monk (ATT)
8
12. Dion Scales (DEF)
6
13. Pierre G. Dalmat (MID)
8
14. Marco de Vos (ATT)
0