Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
67Aniello CesariA. Cesari
Damien DuberryD. Duberry76
D
captain2
D
62Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
3
D
62Stuart GuppyS. Guppy
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
4
D
62Leon GodberL. Godber
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
M
75Pablo MoyaP. Moya
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
72Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7
M
62Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
M
54Oleg TaylorO. Taylor
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9captain
A
76Rainer VogelR. Vogel
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone64
A
10
A
74Carlos AchardC. Achard
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng63
A
11
A
74Rio WetherallR. Wetherall
 
Jordy KansJ. Kans61
A
12
A
73Seb DucheminS. Duchemin
Paul JessP. Jess59
D
13
G
65Eddie LampardE. Lampard
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
D
61Martin MerinoM. Merino

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 8,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Damien Cottee knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aniello Cesari who gathers it comfortably.
9.23
Damien Cottee threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams powers a header at goal. Aniello Cesari picks it out of the air!
10.30
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Vogel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Goldberg.
18.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Cottee plays the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Aniello Cesari.
20.55
George Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Damien Cottee who brings the ball under control. Damien Cottee passes the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.23
Philipp Gerlach knocks the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
27.08
Rainer Vogel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ottavio Mareggini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes George Plowright's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.08
Rainer Vogel takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Franck Michel scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
33.21
Oleg Taylor takes it forward alone. Oleg Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Wetherall and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Oleg Taylor provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
34.42
Pablo Moya makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.06
Leon Godber passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pablo Moya. Pablo Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel plays the ball forward to Rio Wetherall who has made a great run into the box. Rio Wetherall takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.43
Winston Laros flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams controls it well on his chest. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.45
Philipp Gerlach passes the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Franck Michel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Stuart Guppy threads a neat ball through to Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach threads the ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle kick off!
47.19
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel controls it well on his chest. Rainer Vogel threads a neat ball through to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.31
Philipp Gerlach sees space and advances. Philipp Gerlach shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Franck Michel had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
51.30
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Achard who brings the ball under control. Carlos Achard plays a one-two with Rainer Vogel and advances towards the goal... Carlos Achard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.16
Francis Defoe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Williams!
63.55
Philipp Gerlach barges into Damien Cottee. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damien Cottee stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.26
Robin Houttuin flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Moya controls it well on his chest. Pablo Moya hits a low pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
71.18
Ottavio Mareggini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.08
Leon Godber flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Mareggini collects the pass. Ottavio Mareggini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Franck Michel. Excellent save.
75.49
Philipp Gerlach kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
76.38
Corner kick to Plymouth Argyle. Carlos Achard plays it to the far post. Damien Cottee reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.01
Philipp Gerlach passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Goldberg.
81.33
Shaun Burbage knocks the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Winston Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng shoots from 20 yards but Aniello Cesari is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
30.2%
46%
23.8%

Scorers
Eddie Williams 21, 54
Carlos Achard 42
Rainer Vogel 45
Philipp Gerlach 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Williams of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Franck Michel (GK)
7
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.George Plowright (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
6
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordy Kans (ATT)
0
13.Paul Jess (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0

1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
7
2.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Leon Godber (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7.Philipp Gerlach (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Oleg Taylor (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)
6
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
0
13.Eddie Lampard (GK)
0
14.Martin Merino (DEF)
0