Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio VilaA. Vila67
G
1
G
63Marc FletcherM. Fletcher
Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams59
D
2
D
66Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Carlton GuppyC. Guppy57
D
3
D
53Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini
Frederico SuarezF. Suarez56
D
4
D
51Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence
Seb BonnardS. Bonnard55
D
5
M
76Martin DublinM. Dublin
Nicky SmithN. Smith61
M
6captain
M
71Stanley WatersS. Waters
Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma53
M
captain7
M
71Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson
Nick MurrinN. Murrin49
M
8
M
66Frank LoweF. Lowe
Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot68
A
9
A
70Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Patrick NewbyP. Newby45
A
10
A
61Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick
Shaun MercerS. Mercer44
A
11
A
61Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
 
Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry52
D
12
A
54Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan
Les LofthouseL. Lofthouse51
D
13
G
45Brian MacleanB. Maclean
Stanley ByrneS. Byrne51
D
14
M
43Juan-Carlos DuranJ. Duran

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,951 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Joseph.


0.00
The first half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
3.58
Nicky Smith clumsily knocks into Frank Lowe. The referee brings Nicky Smith to one side and gives him a warning! Frank Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.06
Frederico Suarez hits a low pass to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith threads the ball through to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot plays a one-two with Patrick Newby and rushes in on goal... Roberto Ambrosini hacks Mathieu Paviot from behind! Mathieu Paviot appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
6.07
Nick Murrin flicks a high pass forward to Mathieu Paviot who brings the ball under control. Mathieu Paviot plays a one-two with Shaun Mercer and advances towards the goal... Mathieu Paviot comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Pedro Vieira.
7.47
It's a corner kick which Nick Murrin takes quickly, playing the ball short to Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.13
Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Chadwick plays a one-two with Fredrik Wilson and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Chadwick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.34
Fredrik Wilson hits a low pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Smith.
34.06
Andy McGrory hacks Jermaine Adams from behind! The referee calls over Andy McGrory and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.32
Nicky Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marc Fletcher manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.47
Andy McGrory plays the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. With some swift thinking, Isaiah Chadwick plays the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson who has made a great run into the box. Fredrik Wilson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.11
Alberto Clemence makes a probing pass to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin brings the ball forward. Martin Dublin shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Nicky Smith barges into Frank Lowe. Nicky Smith is shown the yellow card! Frank Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Les Lofthouse replacing Seb Bonnard. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
47.03
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Chadwick who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
48.51
Fredrik Wilson clumsily knocks into Nicky Smith. The referee calls over Fredrik Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Smith runs off the knock.
54.52
Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
59.34
Nick Murrin barges into Stanley Waters. The referee brings Nick Murrin to one side and gives him a warning! Stanley Waters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.56
Les Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Murrin. Nick Murrin threads the ball through to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer edges inside the box! Shaun Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.53
With a delightful solo run, Isaiah Chadwick stretches the opposition's defence. Isaiah Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Antonio Vila reads it well. Nice save!
66.57
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory beats his man to it with a header but Antonio Vila is on top of it.
69.43
Pedro Vieira threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Frank Lowe through on goal. Frank Lowe tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.16
Pedro Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters sees space and advances. Stanley Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Antonio Vila!
77.41
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Stanley Byrne replacing Patrick Newby .
79.56
Stanley Waters clumsily knocks into Les Lofthouse. The referee calls over Stanley Waters and warns him to calm down! Les Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.57
Roberto Ambrosini barges into Shaun Mercer. The referee calls over Roberto Ambrosini and warns him to calm down! Shaun Mercer runs off the knock.
84.40
Carlton Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mercer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Mercer sees Mathieu Paviot just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mathieu Paviot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marc Fletcher manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Peterborough United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
33.8%
45.6%
20.6%

Scorers
Shaun Mercer 61
Fredrik Wilson 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Mercer of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Vila (GK)
7
2.Jermaine Adams (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6.Nicky Smith (MID)yellow card
5
7.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
6
8.Nick Murrin (MID)
7
9.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
7
10.Patrick Newby (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Mercer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
13.Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6
14.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6

1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Martin Dublin (MID)
6
6.Stanley Waters (MID)
7
7.Fredrik Wilson (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Frank Lowe (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
10.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
8
11.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0
13.Brian Maclean (GK)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Duran (MID)
0