Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 13,490 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
0-0Albert Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.29
0-0Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Brückner controls it well on his chest. Stefan Brückner rushes past Gavin Swift! Stefan Brückner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Max Riggott.
9.18
Joost Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.09
0-0Stefan Brückner makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari but the linesman indicates offside!
15.10
Edward Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner plays a one-two with Lamberto Di Bari and rushes in on goal... Stefan Brückner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.29
0-0With vision, Albert Ibanez laces a through ball forward to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray darts forward. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.30
1-0Gavin Swift sees Alfred Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
32.20
1-0Joost Bakboord catches Kelvin Oliver on the ankles. The referee warns Joost Bakboord to calm down! Kelvin Oliver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.56
With great vision, Joost Bakboord plays the ball forward to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari runs straight at the defence! Lamberto Di Bari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Andy Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
34.24
Kwame de Vos flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Swift who takes it down. Gavin Swift sees Alfred Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Pim Hesp!
36.02
1-0Yannick Brouard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yannick Brouard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.28
Albert Ibanez takes a short throw-in bringing Max Riggott into play. With great vision, Max Riggott plays the ball forward to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard threads a neat ball through to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.07
Jimmy Kooiman sees Joost Bakboord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joost Bakboord makes a simple pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari makes a deft header but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
42.50
Gavin Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Chaussidiere.
44.29
Gavin Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
45.00
1-0Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Yannick Brouard plays it to the far post. Marc Dittrich gets to the ball and clears it up field.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
48.13
With great vision, Kelvin Oliver plays the ball forward to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.51
Edward Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Zubizarreta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Andy Campbell keeps it out!
55.15
Albert Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard whips in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.50
2-0Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Santos replacing Max Riggott .Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Lee Smith replacing Marcos Zubizarreta and Marvin Black replacing Marc Dittrich .
66.51
Kelvin Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
67.07
Sol Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Albieri who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.37
Kelvin Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jimmy Albieri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pim Hesp comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.51
Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Albieri controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Neville.
77.25
Norwich City have made a substitution with Hannes Weigel replacing Joost Bakboord .
78.34
Alfred Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Oliver collects the pass. Kelvin Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
79.13
Gavin Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard shoots from distance but somehow Pim Hesp manages to keep it out.
83.48
Marvin Black chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner whips in a cross ball towards Lee Smith. Lee Smith knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
84.51
Darius Neville knocks the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner edges inside the box! Stefan Brückner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Andy Campbell 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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yannick Brouard of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
8
2. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
3. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
4. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
7
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
6. Gavin Swift (MID)
8
7. Yannick Brouard (MID)
9
8. Sol Thomson (MID)
6
9. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
8
10. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
7
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
7
12. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
13. Mark Salmon (MID)
0
14. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
0
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Marc Dittrich (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Edward Shaw (MID)
6
7. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
8. Nicola C. Turrini (ATT)
6
9. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
10. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
8
12. Hannes Weigel (MID)
6
13. Lee Smith (ATT)
6
14. Marvin Black (DEF)
6