Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     EvertonEverton
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
70Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone
Damien DuberryD. Duberry76
D
captain2captain
D
70Dominique MauricioD. Mauricio
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
3
D
69Ighli De CesareI. De Cesare
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
4
D
64Aaron CutlerA. Cutler
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
D
57Jermaine WhelanJ. Whelan
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
58Edouard GrimaldiE. Grimaldi
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7
M
65Rafael MarquitosR. Marquitos
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
A
72Giampiero BonadeiG. Bonadei
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9
M
68Antonio SerranoA. Serrano
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone64
A
10
A
77Davor BudanD. Budan
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng63
A
11
A
64Moritz WieczorekM. Wieczorek
 
Jordy KansJ. Kans61
A
12
D
46Marvin MaddisonM. Maddison
Paul JessP. Jess59
D
13
M
63Ugo CoppingerU. Coppinger
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
A
67Mads MyssingM. Myssing

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Everton. A crowd of 9,309 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
Damien Cottee brings the ball forward. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.10
Ighli De Cesare pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ighli De Cesare flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Wieczorek who brings the ball under control. Moritz Wieczorek whips in a cross ball towards Davor Budan. Davor Budan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Franck Michel punches it away to safety.
9.20
Shaun Burbage laces a through ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.33
George Plowright hits a low pass to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Cutler.
21.24
Damien Cottee runs straight at the opposition's defence. Damien Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ighli De Cesare happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.17
Rafael Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek skips past George Plowright! Moritz Wieczorek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moritz Wieczorek!
26.13
Ighli De Cesare flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos advances with the ball. Rafael Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.41
Damien Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams plays a one-two with Nicola Carlo Stellone and rushes in on goal... Ighli De Cesare clumsily knocks into Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams appeals for a penalty! Given!!
27.41
The referee points to the spot..
28.37
Nicola Carlo Stellone takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
33.32
Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Whelan.
39.34
Jermaine Whelan pushes up the pitch. Jermaine Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Wieczorek who brings the ball under control. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Plowright.
42.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
47.15
Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.48
Francis Defoe sees Eddie Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oberdan Maccarone who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
Shaun Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Grimaldi. Shaun Burbage is given a warning by the referee! Edouard Grimaldi runs off the knock.
72.49
Edouard Grimaldi makes a simple pass to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Davor Budan. Davor Budan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Harvey Goldberg happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.08
Edouard Grimaldi hits a low pass to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.37
Shaun Burbage decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Burbage shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.09
Winston Laros flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
84.08
Aaron Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Davor Budan who brings the ball under control. Davor Budan shoots from long range but Franck Michel is on top of it.
85.03
Shaun Burbage darts forward. Shaun Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.26
Francis Defoe threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Everton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
18.3%
47.9%
33.8%

Scorers
Nicola Carlo Stellone 28 (p)
Moritz Wieczorek 22, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Wieczorek of Everton

Match Ratings