Match Report


MillwallMillwall     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dale AndertonD. Anderton67
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Kevin ThielemannK. Thielemann65
D
2captain
D
76Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Adriano MyrtajA. Myrtaj64
D
3
D
60George PlowrightG. Plowright
Ivan BridgeI. Bridge61
D
4
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Jack PromesJ. Promes56
D
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Brian NewtonB. Newton69
M
6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Syd DeaneS. Deane56
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Chris JohnsonC. Johnson51
M
8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Ruel GascoigneR. Gascoigne72
A
9
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Nick RobertsN. Roberts69
A
10
A
64Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
Jacob FletcherJ. Fletcher65
A
captain11
A
63Robbie BoatengR. Boateng
 
James PerryJ. Perry52
D
12
A
61Jordy KansJ. Kans
Duncan WoodcockD. Woodcock50
M
13
D
59Paul JessP. Jess
Spencer PriorS. Prior48
D
14
A
56Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 8,748 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the match!
3.05
Damien Duberry threads a neat ball through to Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng collects the pass. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Promes.
6.05
Francis Defoe hits a low pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.39
Ivan Bridge sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Bridge passes the ball forward to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.11
Syd Deane threads a neat ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from outside the area but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
21.08
Shaun Burbage brings the ball forward. Shaun Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams directs the ball goalwards with his head but Dale Anderton is on top of his game. Excellent save!
22.22
Brian Newton knocks the ball forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.21
Harvey Goldberg threads the ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe threads a neat ball through to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Dale Anderton manages to keep it out.
39.10
Adriano Myrtaj threads a neat ball through to Syd Deane. Syd Deane threads the ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
42.34
Brian Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
44.07
Shaun Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
47.10
George Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Burbage holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Shaun Burbage stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Burbage shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.45
George Plowright makes a simple pass to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe sees space and advances. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
54.07
Kevin Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Brian Newton. Brian Newton passes the ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts powers a header at goal. Nick Roberts scores for Millwall!!
57.13
Winston Laros flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Myrtaj.
59.26
Shaun Burbage makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Promes.
60.37
Ivan Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton threads a neat ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
61.25
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Boateng collects the pass. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Shaun Burbage makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dale Anderton effortlessly smothers it!
67.55
Brian Newton knocks the ball forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow George Plowright happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.26
Ivan Bridge threads a neat ball through to Brian Newton. Brian Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.17
Chris Johnson threads the ball through to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
79.22
Brian Newton flicks a high pass forward. Nick Roberts collects the pass. Nick Roberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.35
Shaun Burbage passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
83.42
Damien Duberry passes the ball forward to Winston Laros. Winston Laros plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks the ball forward, putting Robbie Boateng through on goal. Some silky footwork from Robbie Boateng provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Dale Anderton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.19
Without breaking stride, Kevin Thielemann plays the ball forward to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Nick Roberts controls it well on his chest. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Harvey Goldberg barges into Jacob Fletcher. Penalty not given!!
89.12
Damien Cottee changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Damien Cottee shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Millwall

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
32.1%
42.9%
25%

Scorers
Nick Roberts 54
Nicola Carlo Stellone 44
Robbie Boateng 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Carlo Stellone of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Dale Anderton (GK)
7
2.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Bridge (DEF)
7
5.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Newton (MID)
7
7.Syd Deane (MID)
6
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
6
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jacob Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.James Perry (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14.Spencer Prior (DEF)
0

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