Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,475 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
2.12
0-0With great vision, Stefano Marchegiani plays the ball forward to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.23
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Babbel who brings the ball under control. Pascal Babbel makes a probing pass to David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.51
Pascal Babbel plays the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.15
Jonas Rohrschneider knocks the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin darts forward. David Grondin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.33
0-0David Grondin passes the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards John Mowbray. John Mowbray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.15
Mike Nicholls sees space and advances. Mike Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.48
Chris Deane flicks a high ball forward to John Mowbray who takes it down. John Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.36
0-0Pascal Babbel barges into Mike Nicholls. Pascal Babbel is warned by the referee! Mike Nicholls runs off the knock.
34.32
Mike Nicholls makes a probing pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
36.23
Pascal Babbel hits a low pass to David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
38.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Duberry picks a pass forward to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller edges inside the box! Sebastian Möller makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Paolo Youds reads it well. Excellent save!
42.06
Benoit Ballotta flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, David Grondin plays the ball forward to John Mowbray. John Mowbray shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
44.33
Patrick Williams passes the ball forward to Stefano Marchegiani. Seeing a gap ahead, Stefano Marchegiani plays the ball forward to Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Youds didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.56
1-0Benoit Ballotta sees Chris Deane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Mowbray. John Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.17
1-0Noel Marsden makes a probing pass to Chris Deane. Chris Deane flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler who brings the ball neatly under control. Dietmar Ziegler cuts inside the box! Oliver Seeler hacks Dietmar Ziegler from behind! Dietmar Ziegler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.53
Alun Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Youds!
55.56
1-0Richard Watson flicks a high ball forward to Said Ditewig who gracefully takes it down. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Marsden.
57.09
Noel Marsden flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin controls it well on his chest. David Grondin knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 25 yards. Liam Jacobs gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
63.07
Stefano Marchegiani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Marchegiani shoots from distance. Paolo Youds gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
66.09
Benoit Ballotta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards John Mowbray. John Mowbray makes a convincing header. Liam Jacobs effortlessly punches it away to safety.
67.26
Jonas Rohrschneider chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Ziegler runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Dietmar Ziegler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
69.19
Oliver Seeler makes a strong solo run forward. Oliver Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig controls it well on his chest. Said Ditewig shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.05
Oliver Seeler chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.11
Benoit Ballotta threads a neat ball through to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mowbray. John Mowbray shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.32
Mike Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Northampton Town!
84.19
Mike Nicholls makes a simple pass to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller deftly passes the ball to Jonas Koschmieder, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonas Koschmieder provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Paolo Youds gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.01
Ian Jobson surges forward with the ball. Ian Jobson sees John Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mowbray shoots from 20 yards. Liam Jacobs gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
87.30
Richard Watson surges forward with the ball. Richard Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.21
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Mowbray 48 | Jonas Koschmieder 71, 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Koschmieder of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paolo Youds (GK)
7
2. Ian Jobson (DEF)
6
3. Noel Marsden (DEF)
6
4. Benoit Ballotta (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6. David Grondin (MID)
7
7. Pascal Babbel (MID)
6
8. Chris Deane (MID)
7
9. David Grondin (ATT)
6
10. Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)
7
11. John Mowbray (ATT)
8
12. Des Draper (GK)
0
13. Eddie Cope (ATT)
0
14. Adam Merson (DEF)
0
1. Liam Jacobs (GK)
8
2. Oliver Seeler (DEF)
7
3. Patrick Williams (DEF)
6
4. Graham Gower (DEF)
6
5. Alun Duberry (MID)
6
6. Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
7
7. Mike Nicholls (MID)
8
8. Richard Watson (MID)
6
9. Said Ditewig (ATT)
6
10. Jonas Koschmieder (ATT)
9
11. Sebastian Möller (ATT)
7
12. Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
0
13. John Copping (ATT)
0
14. Liam Milburn (ATT)
0