Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
74Oleh KravtsovO. Kravtsov
Damien DuberryD. Duberry76
D
captain2
D
70Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
3
D
63Ugo GallagherU. Gallagher
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
4
D
70Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
D
70Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
70Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7captain
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
A
65Jacob ParkerJ. Parker
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9
M
67Isaiah GordonI. Gordon
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone64
A
10
A
64Alan VassellA. Vassell
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng63
A
11
A
69Rodrigo TavaresR. Tavares
 
Jordy KansJ. Kans61
A
12
G
42Craig GreeningC. Greening
Paul JessP. Jess59
D
13
A
68Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
A
69Greg FormonG. Formon

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,526 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.19
Winston Laros threads the ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camel Bourmaud.
6.53
Jermaine Mason sees Nwankwo Middleton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Middleton knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.04
Damien Duberry takes it forward alone. Damien Duberry passes the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Jermaine Mason hacks Nicola Carlo Stellone from behind! Penalty not given!!
15.08
Nwankwo Middleton darts forward. Nwankwo Middleton shoots from outside the area but Franck Michel is on top of it.
16.29
Shaun Burbage hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.34
Nwankwo Middleton threads a neat ball through to Alan Vassell. Alan Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Franck Michel, sees it late!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
33.23
Camel Bourmaud passes the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.35
Nwankwo Middleton passes the ball forward to Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
37.56
Jean Francois Barul takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jacob Parker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Franck Michel, sees it late!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
39.24
Harvey Goldberg sees Shaun Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Oleh Kravtsov. Excellent save.
40.15
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Alan Vassell controls it well on his chest. Alan Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Goldberg.
44.09
Nwankwo Middleton makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Vassell. Alan Vassell powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Damien Duberry's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Jean Francois Barul takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jermaine Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow George Plowright happens to be in the right place to block it.
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
49.10
Shaun Burbage plays the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Cottee laces a weighted ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.24
Ugo Gallagher pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Ugo Gallagher stretches the opposition's defence. Ugo Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.49
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Gordon finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.02
With some swift thinking, Jean Francois Barul plays the ball forward to Jacob Parker. Jacob Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.04
Winston Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.58
Seeing a gap ahead, George Plowright laces a weighted ball forward to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oleh Kravtsov with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
77.28
Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.25
Damien Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Gordon. Damien Duberry is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.59
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng controls it well on his chest. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleh Kravtsov who gathers it comfortably.
81.59
Nwankwo Middleton plays the ball forward to Alan Vassell. Alan Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.52
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Damien Cottee controls it well on his chest. Damien Cottee darts forward. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.46
Nwankwo Middleton knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares skips past Harvey Goldberg! Rodrigo Tavares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
88.48
Nwankwo Middleton takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alan Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Tottenham Hotspur are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Eddie Williams 74
Jacob Parker 20, 38
Rodrigo Tavares 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Parker of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings