Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,371 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off the first half!
10.29
0-0Gareth Morris makes a simple pass to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.08
0-0Maximiliano Rubio makes a simple pass to Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine knocks the ball forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from long range but it is tipped over by John Arne Normann.
21.45
0-0Tomas Bergmark barges into Petros Christodoulakis. Tomas Bergmark is shown the yellow card! Petros Christodoulakis stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
Ali Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos goes all the way! Andres Ramos shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Stefano Morrone easily smothers it!
26.30
0-0Maximiliano Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Agustín Peña. Agustín Peña knocks the ball forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.06
Agustín Peña makes a beautiful solo run. Agustín Peña shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by John Arne Normann!
32.23
Callum Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stefano Morrone is on top of it.
34.37
0-0Tomas Bergmark hacks Manuel Nervo from behind! Tomas Bergmark is warned by the referee! Manuel Nervo runs off the knock.
36.56
Tore Andre Kvarme makes a simple pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos goes all the way! Andres Ramos rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.45
0-0Andres Ramos barges into José Rocha. The referee calls over Andres Ramos and warns him to calm down! José Rocha carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.17
Callum Gemmill hacks Maurits Quansah from behind! The referee calls over Callum Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Maurits Quansah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.56
Yuri Kharine passes the ball forward to Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
47.30
Agustín Peña advances with the ball. Agustín Peña lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.24
Tore Andre Kvarme comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Kharine. The referee calls over Tore Andre Kvarme and warns him to calm down! Yuri Kharine carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.32
Jose Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo plays a perfect one-two with Maurits Quansah and rushes in on goal... Manuel Nervo takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by John Arne Normann.
54.04
Tomas Bergmark knocks the ball forward to Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme advances with the ball. Tore Andre Kvarme tries a spectacular long range effort. Stefano Morrone easily smothers it.
57.52
Jose Lozano threads the ball through to Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis shoots from distance but somehow John Arne Normann manages to keep it out.
59.56
Gareth Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi goes all the way! Simone Campi tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.03
Maximiliano Rubio catches Gareth Morris on the ankles. The referee calls over Maximiliano Rubio and warns him to calm down! Gareth Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.08
Tomas Bergmark threads the ball through to Gareth Morris. Gareth Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.57
Tore Andre Kvarme decides to run forward with the ball. Tore Andre Kvarme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi tries a spectacular strike but Stefano Morrone is on top of it.
65.42
1-0Jose Lozano knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo whips in a cross ball towards Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.34
Gareth Morris sees space and advances. Gareth Morris shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.29
Jose Lozano knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.53
Gavin Peckham hacks Tryggvi Hjartarson from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Peckham and warns him to calm down! Tryggvi Hjartarson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.18
Samuel Rosas makes a probing pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos goes all the way! Andres Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stefano Morrone easily smothers it.
87.47
Tomas Bergmark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme makes a simple pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos goes all the way! Andres Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%
Scorers