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 Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.39
0-0Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward to Walter Tisci who brings the ball under control. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kristinn Ingi Kárason!
9.10
1-0Vincent Collins threads a neat ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandru Cuza!
21.56
1-0Martins Dedé flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen passes the ball forward but Walter Tisci is offside!
22.44
1-0Kelvin Robinson sees Patricio Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.42
1-0Martins Dedé threads a neat ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen whips in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Hugo Fuentes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.50
Lomano Shields decides to run forward with the ball. Lomano Shields brings the ball forward. Lomano Shields skips past Martins Dedé! Lomano Shields cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Vasyl Levchenko reads it well. Good keeping!
33.36
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci controls it well on his chest. Walter Tisci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
36.20
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward to Walter Tisci who brings the ball under control. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.04
2-0Simon Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Facundo Rivero. Simon Fortune is shown the yellow card! Facundo Rivero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
48.23
Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kristinn Ingi Kárason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.57
Simon Fortune threads a neat ball through to Alexander Ferhaoui. Alexander Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen plays a one-two with Patricio Molina and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Pothuizen shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Vasyl Levchenko. Excellent save.
51.23
2-0Kelvin Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Özalan who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by João Lugo.
53.02
Alexander Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vasyl Levchenko!
57.02
2-0Alfred Crooks hacks Kelvin Robinson from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Crooks and shows him a yellow card! Kelvin Robinson runs off the knock.
60.00
Martins Dedé knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward to Alexandru Cuza who brings the ball under control. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Kárason who gathers it comfortably.
61.48
Facundo Rivero threads the ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza finds space and glances 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!!
67.09
James Diaz hits a low pass to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.49
Kelvin Robinson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincent Collins.
75.14
Hugo Fuentes flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Robinson who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Robinson makes a simple pass to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen heads the ball goalwards. Guillermo Pothuizen scores for Arsenal!!
78.08
Hugo Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Martins Emerson controls it well on his chest. Martins Emerson knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan shoots from outside the area. Vasyl Levchenko effortlessly gets down and covers it.
79.06
3-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.01
Kelvin Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kubilay Özalan!
89.10
James Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva collects the pass. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen flicks the ball with his head. Kristinn Ingi Kárason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Alfred Crooks sees space and advances. Alfred Crooks shoots from 25 yards. Kristinn Ingi Kárason gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexandru Cuza 9, 61 Oscar Silva 36 | Guillermo Pothuizen 75 Kubilay Özalan 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandru Cuza of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
7
2. João Lugo (DEF)
6
3. Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
4. Vincent Collins (DEF)
6
5. James Diaz (DEF)
6
6. Facundo Rivero (MID)
6
7. Alfred Crooks (MID)
7
8. Oscar Silva (ATT)
8
9. Alexandru Cuza (ATT)
9
10. Walter Tisci (ATT)
7
11. Vesa Salminen (ATT)
7
12. Scott Batty (DEF)
0
13. Edward Thatcher (MID)
0
14. Roman Rebrov (ATT)
0
1. Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
7
2. Simon Fortune (DEF)
5
3. Lomano Shields (DEF)
7
4. Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
6
5. Martins Emerson (MID)
6
6. Kelvin Robinson (MID)
7
7. Alexander Ferhaoui (MID)
6
8. Jo‘l Tassali (MID)
6
9. Patricio Molina (ATT)
6
10. Guillermo Pothuizen (ATT)
8
11. Kubilay Özalan (ATT)
8
12. Ledley Brand (DEF)
0
13. Alex Rae (MID)
0
14. Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)
0