Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 12,536 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
3.17
1-0Kelvin Oliver threads a neat ball through to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Mowbray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Cole with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
8.44
1-0Arno Wieczorek catches Kelvin Oliver on the ankles. The referee calls over Arno Wieczorek and shows him a yellow card! Kelvin Oliver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.12
1-0Ensio Taulerus makes a probing pass to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a convincing header. Andy Campbell comfortably picks it out of the air!
14.07
1-0Ensio Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.41
Linus Völler flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Sinclair collects the pass. Spencer Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort but Andy Campbell is on top of his game. Excellent save!
16.03
Linus Völler flicks a high ball forward to Morris Cooper who takes it down. Morris Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.46
Morris Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.12
1-0Arno Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Linus Völler. Linus Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.27
Ensio Taulerus sees Jan-Willem Opschoor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Richards.
33.33
Juan-Carlos Santos laces a weighted ball forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Mills. Liam Mills beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.12
Gavin Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Cole who gathers it comfortably.
36.51
Isaiah Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Swift. With great vision, Gavin Swift plays the ball forward to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
38.26
1-0Alfred Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri makes a pass forward but Alfred Mowbray makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
39.10
Ensio Taulerus threads a neat ball through to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.48
Max Riggott flicks a high ball forward to Yannick Brouard who takes it down. Yannick Brouard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.48
Morris Cooper plays the ball forward to Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Shrewsbury Town start the second half!
47.11
Richard Gemmell sees space and advances. Richard Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.47
Yannick Brouard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Wieczorek.
54.36
Yannick Brouard decides to run forward with the ball. Yannick Brouard knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.36
Kelvin Oliver makes a probing pass to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.40
Kelvin Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair plays a one-two with Alfred Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Brian Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nigel Cole had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
65.37
Isaiah Richards runs forward with the ball. Isaiah Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nigel Cole gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
71.23
2-0Brian Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Arno Wieczorek!
73.37
Arno Wieczorek flicks a high ball forward to Jan-Willem Opschoor who takes it down. Jan-Willem Opschoor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fausto Circati. Fausto Circati knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.30
Ensio Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair shoots from distance. Andy Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
81.11
2-1Brian Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Ensio Taulerus. The referee calls over Brian Sinclair and warns him to calm down! Ensio Taulerus runs off the knock.
85.43
Isaiah Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair threads the ball through to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri puts a great ball through. Brian Sinclair runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.06
Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sinclair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Juan-Carlos Santos darts forward. Juan-Carlos Santos flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Albieri who takes it down. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nigel Cole had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
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
| Alfred Mowbray 3, 90 Brian Sinclair 59 | Ensio Taulerus 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Mowbray of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
7
2. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
4. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Swift (MID)
6
6. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
7. Yannick Brouard (MID)
7
8. Liam Mills (MID)
6
9. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
7
10. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
8
11. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
9
12. Brendan Maddison (GK)
0
13. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
0
14. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
0
1. Nigel Cole (GK)
6
2. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
6
4. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6. Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
8
8. Linus Völler (MID)
6
9. Fausto Circati (ATT)
6
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
6
11. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
12. Joe Lisbie (DEF)
0
13. Marcel Verhoeven (GK)
0
14. Anthony Bridge (MID)
0