Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Manchester 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 Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
2.12
1-0Alfred Crooks changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza heads the ball goalwards. Alexandru Cuza scores for Middlesbrough!!
6.07
1-0Mike Moncur passes the ball forward to Dean Anderton. Dean Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo controls it well on his chest. Martín Colombo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.51
1-0Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.52
1-0João Lugo threads the ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks makes a simple pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen plays a perfect one-two with Walter Tisci and rushes in on goal... Vesa Salminen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Steinar Tessem is on top of it.
15.11
1-0Alfred Crooks barges into Dean Anderton. Alfred Crooks is shown the yellow card! Dean Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.28
Vincent Collins pushes up the pitch. Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
22.45
Dean Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Martín Colombo collects the pass. Martín Colombo cuts inside the box! Martín Colombo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it.
24.19
James Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Rivero who takes it down. Facundo Rivero makes a probing pass to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Steinar Tessem picks it out of the air!
34.24
Romarin Wome threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
36.02
Facundo Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Walter Tisci who takes it down. Walter Tisci cuts inside the box! Walter Tisci comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Steinar Tessem!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United have changed their lineup with Matthew Dugbatey replacing Darren Laver. The Manchester United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
47.13
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Royce. John Royce runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.06
Alfred Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steinar Tessem is on top of it.
53.44
Romarin Wome flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo makes a deft header. Vasyl Levchenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.01
Artur Belodedici sees Martín Colombo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martín Colombo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by João Lugo.
57.46
Walter Tisci comes in with a late challenge on Tijani Van Fessem. Walter Tisci is shown the yellow card! Tijani Van Fessem stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Romarin Wome flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
60.52
1-1Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Callum Dalglish replacing Úlfar Adalbjarnarson and Artur Costa replacing Dean Anderton .
63.43
Romarin Wome brings the ball forward. Romarin Wome knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.57
Artur Belodedici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
69.07
Callum Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui plays a quick one-two with Matthew Dugbatey and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Moustapha Elhamdaoui provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
71.01
1-1Callum Dalglish catches Oscar Silva on the ankles. Callum Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Oscar Silva carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.09
Vincent Collins runs forward with the ball. Vincent Collins passes the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steinar Tessem with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
75.03
Romarin Wome knocks the ball forward to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
78.20
Romarin Wome makes a simple pass to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey beats his man to it with a header. Vasyl Levchenko punches it away to safety.
81.35
Callum Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Alexandru Cuza. The referee brings Callum Dalglish to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandru Cuza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.08
Romarin Wome makes a probing pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
84.03
2-1Callum Dalglish hacks Alexandru Cuza from behind! The referee calls over Callum Dalglish again and warns him to calm down! Alexandru Cuza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexandru Cuza 2, 72 | Moustapha Elhamdaoui 47 |
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)
8
2. Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
3. João Lugo (DEF)
6
4. Vincent Collins (DEF)
7
5. James Diaz (DEF)
6
6. Facundo Rivero (MID)
6
7. Alfred Crooks (MID)
7
8. Oscar Silva (ATT)
6
9. Vesa Salminen (ATT)
6
10. Alexandru Cuza (ATT)
9
11. Walter Tisci (ATT)
6
12. Scott Batty (DEF)
0
13. Edward Thatcher (MID)
0
14. Leon Flores (ATT)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
7
2. Tijani Van Fessem (DEF)
6
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
6
5. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
6. Romarin Wome (MID)
7
7. Dean Anderton (MID)
6
8. John Royce (MID)
7
9. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
8
10. Martín Colombo (ATT)
6
11. Darren Laver (ATT)
6
12. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
5
13. Artur Costa (MID)
6
14. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6