Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play Chester City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
The pitch is in great condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
2.24
0-0Anthony Human knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.00
0-0Roberto Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze cuts inside the box! ƒtienne Arveladze makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.14
Dave Mendez surges forward with the ball. Dave Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze rushes past Hakan Abdullah! ƒtienne Arveladze comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
8.45
Eugenio Ferrer sees Gavin McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin McStay shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.20
Bill Guppy threads a neat ball through to Pepe Reyes. Pepe Reyes threads the ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. With a superhuman jump, Gavin McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.29
0-0Max Owen makes a simple pass to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Abdullah.
15.46
Roberto Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Takis Venizelos who brings the ball under control. Takis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
18.24
Seth Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Owen. Max Owen knocks the ball forward to Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Dennis Tudor.
19.31
0-0It's a corner kick which Max Owen takes quickly, playing the ball short to George De Romijn. George De Romijn flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some silky footwork from ƒtienne Arveladze provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
30.16
1-0Eugenio Ferrer darts forward. Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Shota Groenendijk through on goal. Shota Groenendijk rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.30
Dave Mendez threads a neat ball through to Max Owen. Max Owen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.34
Max Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze plays a sublime one-two with Silvain Van Den Herik and races in on goal... ƒtienne Arveladze comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.15
1-0Dave Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Stam. The referee calls over Dave Mendez and warns him to calm down! Bryan Stam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.24
Bill Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer sees Shota Groenendijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shota Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Bill Guppy threads a neat ball through to Pepe Reyes. Pepe Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Stam who brings the ball under control. Bryan Stam whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Alfred Skora keeps it out!
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. Chester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chester City get the second half underway!
53.17
Roberto Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze knocks the ball forward, putting Silvain Van Den Herik through on goal. Silvain Van Den Herik muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.23
Roberto Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Kossingou.
59.19
Eugenio Ferrer takes it forward alone. Eugenio Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alfred Skora manages to keep it out.
60.22
2-1Chester City have made a substitution with Gharib Elhamdaoui replacing Dave Mendez .
61.24
Marc Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Van Den Herik holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. With a superhuman jump, Takis Venizelos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.56
Roberto Ferreira receives the ball from a throw-in from Henning Flo. Roberto Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik advances inside the box! Silvain Van Den Herik looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.38
2-2Roberto Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos makes a great pass forward. Silvain Van Den Herik runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.39
Roberto Ferreira makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips the ball goalwards with his head. Dennis Tudor gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
77.29
Chester City have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Standing replacing Roberto Ferreira and Claus Simonsen replacing Henning Flo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.05
Showing composure, Anthony Human laces a through ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Alfred Skora!
83.36
Pepe Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
85.03
Anthony Human flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Stam collects the pass. Bryan Stam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Shota Groenendijk calmly steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
ƒtienne Arveladze slowly runs up. The keeper dives to the right but ƒtienne Arveladze cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Bryan Stam calmly steps up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Takis Venizelos steps up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
Gavin McStay takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
Claus Simonsen takes a slow run up. It's in!! Dennis Tudor had no chance!!
Dennis Tudor slowly runs up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Eddie Standing steps up. Eddie Standing slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Hakan Abdullah takes a short run up. Alfred Skora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Silvain Van Den Herik steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Pepe Reyes calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the right but Pepe Reyes cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Marc Rommedahl takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the left but Marc Rommedahl cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Eugenio Ferrer takes a short run up. It's in!! Alfred Skora had no chance!!
Alfred Skora takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Anthony Human steps up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
Gharib Elhamdaoui calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Gharib Elhamdaoui cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvain Van Den Herik of Chester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dennis Tudor (GK)
6
2. Orlando van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Pepe Reyes (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
8
8. Anthony Human (MID)
7
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
9
10. Gavin McStay (ATT)
6
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
8
12. Francisco Prieto (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Lennart Scholz (ATT)
0
1. Alfred Skora (GK)
8
2. Seth Summerbell (DEF)
6
3. George De Romijn (DEF)
6
4. Dave Mendez (DEF)
6
5. Marc Rommedahl (MID)
6
6. Max Owen (MID)
7
7. Roberto Ferreira (MID)
7
8. Henning Flo (MID)
6
9. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
8
10. Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT)
9
11. Takis Venizelos (ATT)
8
12. Gharib Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
13. Eddie Standing (ATT)
6
14. Claus Simonsen (ATT)
6