Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Sparta Rotterdam in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Isaiah Richards makes a strong solo run forward. Isaiah Richards makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
4.39
0-0Reginald Rascle barges into Damian De Palmas. The referee calls over Reginald Rascle and shows him a yellow card! Damian De Palmas stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.49
David Levintsky sees Don Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.07
0-0Romano Keller knocks the ball forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.11
David Levintsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.24
0-0Harry Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair sees Reginald Rascle just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Reginald Rascle strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Ottavio Coscia happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.23
Diego Van Der Heijden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Levintsky. David Levintsky makes a simple pass to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Santos.
15.05
Gavin Swift threads a neat ball through to Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.12
Eduardo Nascimento makes a simple pass to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.03
Juan-Carlos Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.45
David Levintsky passes the ball forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Santos.
32.42
Djimi Modeste passes the ball forward to Don Gough. Don Gough shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
33.24
Ottavio Coscia knocks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kwame de Vos.
36.50
1-0Reginald Rascle threads the ball through to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento edges inside the box! Eduardo Nascimento tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.25
Romano Keller kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Campbell with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
48.29
Enrique Medina flicks a high ball forward to Djimi Modeste who takes it down. Djimi Modeste whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.48
1-2Ottavio Coscia passes the ball forward to Don Gough. Don Gough makes a probing pass to Enrique Medina but he's offside!
54.11
Damian De Palmas surges forward with the ball. Damian De Palmas chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Coscia. Ottavio Coscia shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
55.41
Ottavio Coscia makes a probing pass to Don Gough. Don Gough edges inside the box! Don Gough comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just off target!
57.33
1-2Damian De Palmas comes in with a late challenge on Harry Ball. The referee calls over Damian De Palmas and warns him to calm down! Harry Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.39
1-2Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Isaiah Tolley replacing Kwame de Vos .
61.44
1-2David Levintsky threads the ball through to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Isaiah Tolley catches Don Gough on the ankles. Don Gough appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
63.28
Don Gough flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Medina whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.42
Juan-Carlos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Nascimento plays the ball forward to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Keller.
71.35
1-2Isaiah Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Harry Ball who takes it down. Harry Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Pothuizen comfortably smothers it!
73.39
1-2Sparta Rotterdam are playing very defensively.
77.41
Reginald Rascle barges into David Levintsky. The referee warns Reginald Rascle to calm down! David Levintsky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Jimmy Van De Looi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Coscia. Ottavio Coscia flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
David Levintsky kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.35
Romano Keller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Coscia. Ottavio Coscia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Andy Campbell. Excellent save.
90.00
Gavin Swift flicks a high pass forward. Harry Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair connects with a diving header. Billy Pothuizen picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eduardo Nascimento 37 | Don Gough 40, 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
6
2. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
7
3. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
8
7. Gavin Swift (MID)
6
8. Mark Salmon (MID)
6
9. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6
10. Harry Ball (ATT)
6
11. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
13. Sol Thomson (MID)
0
14. Simon Elliott (ATT)
0
1. Billy Pothuizen (GK)
6
2. Diego Van Der Heijden (DEF)
6
3. Romano Keller (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF)
6
5. Damian De Palmas (MID)
6
6. David Levintsky (MID)
7
7. Ottavio Coscia (MID)
7
8. Ronald Maximiano (MID)
6
9. Don Gough (ATT)
9
10. Djimi Modeste (ATT)
7
11. Enrique Medina (ATT)
7
12. Nicola C. Russo (DEF)
0
13. Nicholas Middleton (GK)
0
14. Corrado Italiano (DEF)
0