Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 12,376 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Juan-Carlos Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Swift whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.20
0-0Juan-Carlos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Yannick Brouard controls it well on his chest. Yannick Brouard flicks a high ball forward to Brian Sinclair who takes it down. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Ramos.
6.52
1-0With a delightful solo run, Isaiah Richards stretches the opposition's defence. Isaiah Richards skips past Ledley Copping! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Isaiah Richards provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.07
1-0Warren Howey clumsily knocks into Brian Sinclair. Warren Howey is given a warning by the referee! Brian Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.46
1-0Isaiah Richards threads a neat ball through to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero rushes past Daniel Ramos! Rodolfo Soviero takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.04
Kwame de Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard whips in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.47
Juan-Carlos Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Soviero who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Soviero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.56
1-0Brian Sinclair barges into Daniel Ramos. Brian Sinclair is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.11
1-0Sol Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Sol Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Torsten Koschmieder's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.37
1-0Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Yannick Brouard plays it to the near post. Rodolfo Soviero takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
26.13
Warren Howey flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Heskey who brings the ball under control. Anthony Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.09
1-1Juan-Carlos Santos receives the ball from a throw-in from Isaiah Richards. With vision, Juan-Carlos Santos laces a through ball forward to Isaiah Richards. Isaiah Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri threads the ball through to Brian Sinclair but he's offside!
32.26
Torsten Koschmieder passes the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
36.16
Isaiah Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri rushes past Ledley Copping! Jimmy Albieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
38.51
Gavin Swift passes the ball forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.05
Daniel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Titus Lee. Titus Lee knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb cuts inside the box! Kevin Gelb takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Andy Campbell. What a save!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
49.10
Yannick Brouard sees Jimmy Albieri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.51
With vision, Gavin Swift laces a through ball forward to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero whips in a cross ball towards Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.24
Daniel Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Heskey. With great vision, Anthony Heskey plays the ball forward to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andy Campbell.
57.54
Showing composure, Anthony Heskey laces a through ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunez but the linesman indicates offside!
60.25
1-1Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Isaiah Tolley replacing Isaiah Richards .
63.12
Torsten Koschmieder hits a low pass to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.40
1-1Torsten Koschmieder hacks Mark Salmon from behind! The referee calls over Torsten Koschmieder and shows him a yellow card! Mark Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.14
Gavin Swift threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero shoots from 20 yards but Isaiah Walsh is on top of it.
71.17
Mark Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Yannick Brouard who takes it down. Yannick Brouard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
75.30
Anthony Heskey threads the ball through to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.39
Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Heskey who brings the ball under control. Anthony Heskey plays a one-two with Kevin Gelb and advances towards the goal... Anthony Heskey comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Andy Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
83.18
Ledley Copping flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Heskey who takes it down. Anthony Heskey threads the ball through to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.53
Ledley Copping threads a neat ball through to Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder brings the ball forward. Torsten Koschmieder plays a one-two with Ian Cooper and advances towards the goal... Torsten Koschmieder comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Andy Campbell.
87.21
1-2Corner kick to Nottingham Forest. Anthony Heskey plays it out to the edge of the box. Gavin Swift reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Kevin Gelb of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
7
2. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
9
4. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
5. Mark Salmon (MID)
6
6. Gavin Swift (MID)
7
7. Yannick Brouard (MID)
6
8. Sol Thomson (MID)
6
9. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6
10. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
7
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
13. Liam Mills (MID)
0
14. Nuno Teixeira (ATT)
0
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
7
2. Ledley Copping (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Ramos (DEF)
6
4. Warren Howey (DEF)
6
5. Titus Lee (MID)
6
6. Anthony Heskey (MID)
8
7. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Torsten Koschmieder (MID)
7
9. Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Gelb (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Nunez (ATT)
8
12. Duncan Newby (GK)
0
13. Richard Kanoute (MID)
0
14. Paulo Jesus (ATT)
0