Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 13,257 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Kahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Kahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Gilles Jackson threads the ball through to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina plays a one-two with James Perry and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eduardo Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
3.31
0-0Martin Vega comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Thompson. The referee brings Martin Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.23
0-0Anthony Walsh runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
10.17
Morris Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Duran. Martin Duran threads a neat ball through to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.55
Dean Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Martin Duran. Martin Duran shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.53
1-0John Green chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Mcleod. Dean Mcleod decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Mcleod shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.38
Scott Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Castro controls it well on his chest. Bruno Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.25
1-0Martin Vega hacks Harvey Boyd from behind! The referee calls over Martin Vega and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Boyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.05
Dean Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.17
James Hall flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Jackson controls it well on his chest. Gilles Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina plays a one-two with Ugo Scholes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eduardo Molina provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.11
Trevor Thompson barges into Gilles Jackson. Trevor Thompson is shown the yellow card! Gilles Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.11
1-0Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
42.02
Robert Lawrence barges into Harvey Boyd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.55
John Green sees Martin Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
John Green catches Ugo Scholes on the ankles. John Green is warned by the referee! Ugo Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
49.44
James Hall makes a probing pass to Anthony Walsh. Anthony Walsh threads the ball through to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina plays a one-two with Gilles Jackson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eduardo Molina provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.02
1-0Graham Bloomer clumsily knocks into James Hall. Graham Bloomer is shown the yellow card! James Hall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.32
Kieron Atherton takes a short throw-in bringing John Green into play. John Green passes the ball forward to Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Castro collects the pass. Bruno Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by J-Clau Ribeiro!
55.51
Gilles Jackson sees James Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Perry shoots from outside the area. David Carlton gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
57.14
Martin Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
59.12
Morris Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Mcleod. Dean Mcleod surges forward with the ball. Dean Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
60.14
1-0Oldham Athletic have made 2 substitutions with David Oswald replacing Joe Hapgood and Kemal Swift replacing Ugo Scholes .
61.15
Morris Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Boyd controls it well on his chest. Harvey Boyd flicks a high ball forward to Graham Bloomer who gracefully takes it down. Graham Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Duran. Martin Duran gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
65.36
Morris Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Duran. Martin Duran advances with the ball. Martin Duran shoots from distance but it is tipped over by J-Clau Ribeiro.
66.16
1-0Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Martin Duran plays it to the far post. J-Clau Ribeiro gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
69.21
Morris Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Mcleod. Dean Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Thompson collects the pass. Trevor Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.37
1-0Gilles Jackson makes a simple pass to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Robert Lawrence darts forward. Robert Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Swift. Kemal Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
79.17
Robert Lawrence catches Harvey Boyd on the ankles. Robert Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Boyd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.34
Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dean Mcleod 19 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Carlton (GK)
6
2. Morris Clegg (DEF)
7
3. Kieron Atherton (DEF)
6
4. John Green (DEF)
7
5. Scott Mowbray (MID)
6
6. Dean Mcleod (MID)
9
7. Harvey Boyd (MID)
6
8. Martin Duran (MID)
7
9. Bruno Castro (ATT)
6
10. Graham Bloomer (ATT)
5
11. Trevor Thompson (ATT)
5
12. Rio Parker (DEF)
0
13. Neil Taylor (MID)
0
14. Jason McManaman (ATT)
0
1. J-Clau Ribeiro (GK)
7
2. Martin Vega (DEF)
5
3. Darren Beckham (DEF)
6
4. James Hall (DEF)
6
5. Robert Lawrence (MID)
5
6. Joe Hapgood (MID)
6
7. Gilles Jackson (MID)
6
8. Anthony Walsh (MID)
7
9. Eduardo Molina (ATT)
6
10. Ugo Scholes (ATT)
6
11. James Perry (ATT)
6
12. Mick Froggatt (DEF)
0
13. David Oswald (MID)
6
14. Kemal Swift (ATT)
6