Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 12,014 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.48
0-0Tim Clapham comes in with a late challenge on Cameron Levesque. Tim Clapham is given a warning by the referee! Cameron Levesque grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.44
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Max Riggott laces a through ball forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Felipe Cruz. Excellent save.
4.56
1-0Max Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Max Riggott threads the ball through to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Felipe Cruz had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
8.25
1-0Jacek Rzasa hits a low pass to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues hits a low pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
9.29
1-0Liam Mills sees Tim Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward to Tim Clapham who brings the ball under control. Tim Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.05
From the throw-in, Liam Mills picks out Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward to Tim Clapham who brings the ball under control. Tim Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
14.32
Gianni Pergolizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.31
Isaiah Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Tim Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
18.21
Rodolfo Soviero knocks the ball forward to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Felipe Cruz manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.10
Gianni Pergolizzi makes a probing pass to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Cristiano Monteiro provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.02
Max Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Thomson. Sol Thomson makes a probing pass to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Felipe Cruz manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.07
Tim Clapham plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
27.33
Jimmy Albieri threads the ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Levesque.
30.06
1-0Cameron Levesque comes in with a late challenge on Yannick Brouard. Cameron Levesque is warned by the referee! Yannick Brouard runs off the knock.
32.58
Yannick Brouard surges forward with the ball. Yannick Brouard knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
34.30
Albert Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Albieri who takes it down. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.17
Cameron Levesque surges forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Cameron Levesque plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro flicks the ball with his head. Andy Campbell effortlessly punches it away to safety.
39.52
Liam Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Liam Mills. Liam Mills makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
48.18
2-0Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
51.07
Gianni Pergolizzi barges into Rodolfo Soviero. The referee brings Gianni Pergolizzi to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Soviero stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.56
Gianni Pergolizzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Stephen Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stephen Campbell scores for Sheffield United!!
57.53
Gavin Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts collects the pass. Ivan Potts edges inside the box! Ivan Potts tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
59.20
Isaiah Tolley takes a short throw-in bringing Albert Ibanez into play. Albert Ibanez brings the ball forward. Albert Ibanez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Ibanez shoots from outside the area. Felipe Cruz gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
60.08
2-1Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Isaiah Richards replacing Albert Ibanez .Sheffield United have made a substitution with Daniele Henry replacing Stephen Campbell .
63.09
Tim Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yannick Brouard. With a delightful solo run, Yannick Brouard stretches the opposition's defence. Yannick Brouard whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero makes a looping header on goal. Rodolfo Soviero scores for Middlesbrough!!
69.45
Gianni Pergolizzi powers a long ball forward. Scott Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.50
Sol Thomson threads a neat ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.45
Francis Rodrigues knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Henry. Daniele Henry edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Daniele Henry provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.25
Sol Thomson clumsily knocks into Cameron Levesque. Sol Thomson is warned by the referee! Cameron Levesque stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.56
Jacek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Daniele Henry. Daniele Henry plays the ball forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson plays a one-two with Daniele Henry and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Scott Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
83.06
Isaiah Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.30
Cameron Levesque pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cameron Levesque threads the ball through to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.51
Gianni Pergolizzi threads a neat ball through to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts collects the pass. Ivan Potts shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
6
2. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
3. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
7
4. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
5. Liam Mills (MID)
8
6. Yannick Brouard (MID)
8
7. Tim Clapham (MID)
9
8. Sol Thomson (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
9
10. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
7
12. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
6
13. Mark Salmon (MID)
0
14. Simon Elliott (ATT)
0
1. Felipe Cruz (GK)
8
2. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Levesque (DEF)
7
4. Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5. Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Potts (MID)
6
7. Francis Rodrigues (MID)
8
8. Alejandro Kiko (MID)
6
9. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Cristiano Monteiro (ATT)
8
12. Moritz Kaiser (DEF)
0
13. Mervin Makin (MID)
0
14. Daniele Henry (ATT)
6