Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Preston North End. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Middlesbrough and Preston North End are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Middlesbrough and Preston North End are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Preston North End get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Sophiane De Palmas decides to run forward with the ball. Sophiane De Palmas makes a simple pass to Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Smit.
3.13
0-0Carlos Gillet makes a probing pass to Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Godber. Nigel Godber connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
4.45
Kemal Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Godber. Tommy Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.03
Carlos Gillet kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Godber. Nigel Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Blatsis who gathers it comfortably.
12.00
0-0David Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sylvain Brighton.
15.51
0-1David Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Sotiris Vakouftsis. Sotiris Vakouftsis knocks in a cross ball towards Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Sylvain Brighton had no chance!! Goal for Preston North End!
18.58
Juan Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felix Gimpl. Felix Gimpl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sophiane De Palmas.
20.48
Andre Van Der Pennen kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Kiriakov. Youri Kiriakov sees a break and surges forward. Youri Kiriakov shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Brighton easily smothers it!
22.49
Andre Van Der Pennen flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Mason. Del Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.26
0-1Andre Van Der Pennen makes a simple pass to Del Mason. Del Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen passes the ball forward but Sotiris Vakouftsis is offside!
26.56
Del Mason makes a probing pass to Sotiris Vakouftsis. Sotiris Vakouftsis passes the ball forward to Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.30
0-1Juan Marcelino catches Kemal Coppinger on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Kemal Coppinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.22
Joe Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Stockdale. Marc Stockdale makes a simple pass to Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.44
0-1Sotiris Vakouftsis hacks Sophiane De Palmas from behind! Sotiris Vakouftsis is warned by the referee! Sophiane De Palmas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.16
Joe Pallister makes a simple pass to Marc Stockdale. Marc Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Godber. Nigel Godber heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.01
42.51
Kemal Coppinger makes a simple pass to Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Aronica.
45.00
Andre Van Der Pennen hacks Martin Lécluse from behind! The referee calls over Andre Van Der Pennen and warns him to calm down! Martin Lécluse runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.21
Sophiane De Palmas threads the ball through to Robert Taylor. Robert Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Godber. Tommy Godber shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sean Blatsis.
48.21
Niels Smit passes the ball forward to Juan Marcelino. Juan Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Felix Gimpl. Felix Gimpl plays a perfect one-two with Sotiris Vakouftsis and rushes in on goal... Felix Gimpl shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.43
0-1Preston North End are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
57.45
0-1Kemal Coppinger comes in with a late challenge on David Campbell. The referee calls over Kemal Coppinger and shows him a yellow card! David Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.50
Hermann Gudjohnsen catches Sophiane De Palmas on the ankles. The referee calls over Hermann Gudjohnsen and shows him a yellow card! Sophiane De Palmas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.19
Juan Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Brighton who gathers it comfortably.
67.14
Kemal Coppinger decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Coppinger shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Sean Blatsis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.53
Nigel Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Stockdale. Marc Stockdale makes a probing pass to Nigel Godber. Nigel Godber shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sean Blatsis.
84.18
Nigel Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Stockdale. Marc Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Lécluse. Martin Lécluse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.10
Juan Marcelino makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen flicks the ball with his head. Sylvain Brighton manages to gather it comfortably.
89.52
Kemal Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Smit.
90.00
Juan Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Felix Gimpl. Felix Gimpl makes a simple pass to Hermann Gudjohnsen. Hermann Gudjohnsen shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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