Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
3.26
0-0Yacine Zemmouri flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.37
Kemal Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeison Ortega. Jeison Ortega passes the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Krunoslav Petrovic.
6.21
0-0Krunoslav Petrovic makes a simple pass to Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.01
Hermanni Maltz chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.01
Maximiliano Rubio makes a probing pass to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.37
Mark Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Schröder. Dietmar Schröder kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Rocha.
26.22
Hermanni Maltz passes the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.11
0-0Joe Thomson barges into Maximiliano Rubio. Joe Thomson is warned by the referee! Maximiliano Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.39
1-0Del Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Soetaers. Johan Soetaers knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah heads the ball goalwards. Martin Farnerud is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
49.38
1-0José Rocha catches Dietmar Schröder on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.36
1-0Hermanni Maltz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefano Morrone easily picks it out of the air!
53.44
Yacine Zemmouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano Morrone who gathers it comfortably.
55.25
Jeison Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stefano Morrone.
57.55
Dietmar Schröder makes a probing pass to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz goes all the way! Jose Ortiz tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.14
1-1Krunoslav Petrovic comes in with a late challenge on Jose Ortiz. Krunoslav Petrovic is given a warning by the referee! Jose Ortiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.17
Manuel Nervo hacks Mark Amoah from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Nervo and warns him to calm down! Mark Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.22
Del Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Soetaers. Johan Soetaers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Farnerud who gathers it comfortably.
66.43
José Rocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bower. Del Bower makes a beautiful solo run. Del Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Martin Farnerud manages to keep it out.
73.47
Gavin Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Martin Farnerud manages to gather it comfortably.
77.50
Dietmar Schröder makes a simple pass to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
83.38
Diogo Olvera kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Zemmouri. Yacine Zemmouri threads the ball through to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.30
1-1Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.14
Krunoslav Petrovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo goes all the way! Manuel Nervo tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Martin Farnerud easily smothers it!
87.16
Del Bower knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Amoah.
89.29
Diogo Olvera hits it upfield. Joe Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun West. Oluwashegun West connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stefano Morrone easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Yuri Kharine hacks Hermanni Maltz from behind! Yuri Kharine is given a warning by the referee! Hermanni Maltz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
29.5%
44.9%
25.6%
Scorers