Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franck Michel | F. Michel |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Frank Young | F. Young | |||||||||
| Damien Duberry | D. Duberry | | 76 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Sol Formon | S. Formon | ||||||||
| George Plowright | G. Plowright | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Paulo Semedo | P. Semedo | |||||||||
| Harvey Goldberg | H. Goldberg | | 59 | D | | 4 | | | D | 49 | | Shaun Prior | S. Prior | ||||||||
| Francis Defoe | F. Defoe | | 84 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Liam Clarke | L. Clarke | |||||||||
| Shaun Burbage | S. Burbage | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Mervin Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Damien Cottee | D. Cottee | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Albert Wood | A. Wood | |||||||||
| Winston Laros | W. Laros |  | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | John Midgley | J. Midgley | |||||||||
| Eddie Williams | E. Williams | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Nigel Beagrie | N. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Nicola Carlo Stellone | N. Stellone |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Shaun Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Robbie Boateng | R. Boateng | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Marcus Dean | M. Dean | |||||||||
| Jordy Kans | J. Kans | | 61 | A | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Del Monk | D. Monk | |||||||||
| Paul Jess | P. Jess | | 59 | D | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Ruel Beattie | R. Beattie | |||||||||
| Oliver Kirschner | O. Kirschner |  | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Brian White | B. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,558 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Damien Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
4.18
0-0Shaun Prior sees Albert Wood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Wood knocks the ball forward to Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Franck Michel gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
6.38
George Plowright lofts the ball long. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from distance. Solid save from Frank Young.
9.14
0-0George Plowright threads a neat ball through to Winston Laros. Winston Laros knocks the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Semedo.
10.41
Liam Clarke makes a probing pass to Albert Wood. Albert Wood flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Shaun Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.56
John Midgley makes a simple pass to Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
15.31
0-1Albert Wood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Beagrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Shaun Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.20
Mervin Mason hits a low pass to Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Prior laces a through ball forward to Albert Wood. Albert Wood flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Albert Wood takes it forward alone. Albert Wood plays a scrappy one-two with Shaun Lawrence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Albert Wood side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.14
Damien Cottee takes it forward alone. Damien Cottee tries a spectacular long range effort. Frank Young effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.15
Harvey Goldberg hits a low pass to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.58
Paulo Semedo sees John Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Midgley laces a weighted ball forward to Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.40
0-2Damien Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Cottee. Showing composure, Damien Cottee plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Shaun Prior steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.22
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams comfortably collects the pass. Eddie Williams finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
38.18
Damien Duberry sees space and advances. Damien Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Boateng who takes it down. Robbie Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Frank Young comfortably punches it away to safety.
39.31
Shaun Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Semedo.
40.39
Shaun Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.12
Harvey Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Harvey Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage makes a probing pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.53
Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Formon.
53.57
Harvey Goldberg decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Goldberg laces a weighted ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Middlesbrough are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.50
Damien Duberry passes the ball forward to Winston Laros. Winston Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Robbie Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
60.52
3-2Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Ruel Beattie replacing John Midgley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.01
3-2Shaun Prior barges into Nicola Carlo Stellone. Shaun Prior is given a warning by the referee! Nicola Carlo Stellone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.35
Mervin Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie takes a shot at goal. Franck Michel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.35
Ruel Beattie darts forward. Ruel Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
72.31
Mervin Mason flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Dean who brings the ball under control. Marcus Dean shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Franck Michel comfortably smothers it!
75.33
Ruel Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Dean collects the pass. Marcus Dean advances inside the box! Marcus Dean makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.05
Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Del Monk replacing Mervin Mason and Brian White replacing Shaun Prior .
78.08
Shaun Burbage threads the ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Frank Young had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
81.38
4-2George Plowright threads the ball through to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone collects the pass. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Brian White hacks Robbie Boateng from behind! Penalty not given!!
83.46
4-2Nicola Carlo Stellone comes in with a late challenge on Brian White. The referee brings Nicola Carlo Stellone to one side and gives him a warning! Brian White stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.12
George Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Francis Defoe collects the pass. Francis Defoe threads the ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng shoots from long range. Frank Young gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
85.24
Damien Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Winston Laros collects the pass. Winston Laros flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Williams who brings the ball under control. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.27
Damien Cottee makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Del Monk flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
29%
39%
32%
Scorers
| Eddie Williams 33 Robbie Boateng 44, 56 Nicola Carlo Stellone 78 | Shaun Lawrence 15 Albert Wood 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Boateng of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franck Michel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | George Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francis Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Burbage (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Damien Cottee (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Winston Laros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Williams (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Robbie Boateng (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jordy Kans (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Jess (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Kirschner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frank Young (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sol Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paulo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Prior (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Wood (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | John Midgley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Beagrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Shaun Lawrence (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcus Dean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Monk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruel Beattie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brian White (ATT) | 6 | |