Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 10,582 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City get the match underway!
3.52
1-0Julian Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.36
1-0Micka‘l Hemdani threads the ball through to Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves makes a simple pass to Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.00
1-0Albert Ibanez comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Backes. Albert Ibanez is shown the yellow card! Tobias Backes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.47
1-0Julian Howey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Middleton.
20.00
Stanley Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.38
Silvio Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Backes and advances towards the goal... Tobias Frieser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.31
1-0Stanley Eadie passes the ball forward to Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Backes but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.51
1-0Stanley Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Albert Ibanez!
28.26
Julian Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Stanley Eadie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Kelvin Oliver is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.48
1-0Gouki Shimizu advances with the ball. Gouki Shimizu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
36.07
Kelvin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sinclair collects the pass. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Ferdinand. Arthur Ferdinand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.43
Juan-Carlos Santos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Brown connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
53.04
Silvio Neves flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Eadie who takes it down. Stanley Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
54.41
Silvio Neves makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Santos.
55.35
Silvio Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.58
Arthur Ferdinand receives the ball from a throw-in from Albert Ibanez. Arthur Ferdinand advances with the ball. Arthur Ferdinand makes a probing pass between the defence to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Eduardo Sousa.
61.30
1-0Arthur Ferdinand takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Silvio Neves chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
61.30
1-0Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Reginald Rascle replacing Juan-Carlos Santos, Mark Salmon replacing Yannick Brouard and Harvey Beckham replacing Stuart Brown .
66.55
Gouki Shimizu plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range but is denied by Andy Campbell. Excellent save.
67.25
1-0Kelvin Oliver catches Micka‘l Hemdani on the ankles. The referee warns Kelvin Oliver to calm down! Micka‘l Hemdani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.11
Kelvin Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eduardo Sousa manages to gather it comfortably.
73.01
Julian Howey flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Beckham shoots from outside the area but is denied by Eduardo Sousa. Excellent save.
77.24
Stanley Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
81.58
Kelvin Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Beckham. Harvey Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.53
With great vision, Jimmy Albieri plays the ball forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Ferdinand. Arthur Ferdinand rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.47
1-0Bristol City are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
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)
7
2. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
3. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
5
4. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
7
6. Julian Howey (MID)
7
7. Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
8. Yannick Brouard (MID)
9
9. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6
10. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
8
11. Stuart Brown (ATT)
6
12. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
13. Mark Salmon (MID)
6
14. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
1. Eduardo Sousa (GK)
7
2. Saidu A. Yekini (DEF)
6
3. Gouki Shimizu (DEF)
7
4. Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF)
6
5. Scott Middleton (DEF)
6
6. Stanley Eadie (MID)
9
7. Silvio Neves (MID)
8
8. Tobias Backes (ATT)
6
9. Tobias Frieser (ATT)
6
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
12. Simo Riska (ATT)
0
13. Robert Deguerville (MID)
0
14. Guerino Balleri (MID)
0