Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.41
0-0Alfred Bridges sees Silvio Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Fonseca shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.03
0-0Alfred Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Luis A. Cardoso and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.14
0-0Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Roman Rebrov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Guilherme Parra.
12.04
0-0Daniel Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Martins Dedé. Daniel Teixeira is warned by the referee! Martins Dedé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
Claudio Diez sees Bakary Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Sammer finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Vasyl Levchenko as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.15
1-0Alfred Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guilherme Parra with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
20.29
Alfred Bridges knocks the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.47
1-0Daniel Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
22.03
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.42
Scott Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks makes a simple pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen whips the ball goalwards with his head. Guilherme Parra is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.55
James Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball forward to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guilherme Parra who gathers it comfortably.
40.47
Alfred Bridges passes the ball forward to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.36
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva controls it well on his chest. Oscar Silva finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.10
Alfred Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Guilherme Parra.
45.00
3-0It's a corner kick. Alfred Crooks kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alexander Moore reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
54.03
With imagination, Claudio Diez picks a pass forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from distance but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
60.32
3-0Newcastle United have made a substitution with Franck Zahui replacing Silvio Fonseca .
61.33
Claudio Diez threads the ball through to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.42
Luis A. Cardoso passes the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it comfortably.
69.29
3-0Alfred Bridges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfred Bridges knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bakary Sammer is offside!
71.13
Daniel Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.40
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Teixeira stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
77.31
Luis A. Cardoso passes the ball forward to Alfred Bridges. Alfred Bridges brings the ball forward. Alfred Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Vasyl Levchenko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.58
3-2Santos Siviglia catches Scott Batty on the ankles. Santos Siviglia is warned by the referee! Scott Batty grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.33
Scott Batty flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks controls it well on his chest. Alfred Crooks hits a low pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
84.30
Eirik Soltvedt runs forward with the ball. Eirik Soltvedt threads a neat ball through to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from 20 yards. Vasyl Levchenko effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.21
Alfred Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Franck Zahui who takes it down. Franck Zahui finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Claudio Diez flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
8
2. Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
3. Scott Batty (DEF)
6
4. Vincent Collins (DEF)
6
5. James Diaz (DEF)
6
6. Facundo Rivero (MID)
6
7. Alfred Crooks (MID)
8
8. Roman Rebrov (ATT)
8
9. Oscar Silva (ATT)
7
10. Walter Tisci (ATT)
7
11. Vesa Salminen (ATT)
8
12. João Lugo (DEF)
0
13. Tobias Grandl (MID)
0
14. Leon Flores (ATT)
0
1. Guilherme Parra (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Luis A. Cardoso (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Moore (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Bridges (MID)
8
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
7
8. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
8
9. Bakary Sammer (ATT)
8
10. Santos Siviglia (ATT)
7
11. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Dion Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Patrick Redknapp (MID)
0
14. Franck Zahui (ATT)
7