Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 13,207 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
14.04
Shaun Delaney pushes up the pitch. Shaun Delaney sees Jason Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Milburn makes a great pass forward. Tim Godber runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.52
Harvey Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Henry Godber barges into Reginald Rascle. Penalty not given!!
21.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Isaiah Tolley plays the ball forward to Harvey Beckham. Harvey Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Albieri but he's offside!
27.22
Shaun Delaney sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Delaney shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.18
Henry Godber flicks a high pass forward. Titus Best collects the pass. Titus Best plays the ball forward to Tim Godber. Tim Godber shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.40
Shaun Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Godber. Henry Godber plays the ball forward to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.56
Harvey Beckham runs forward with the ball. Harvey Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Rascle collects the pass. Reginald Rascle shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.12
Henry Godber threads a neat ball through to Tim Godber. Tim Godber sees a break and surges forward. Tim Godber tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.19
David Robson darts forward. David Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
48.19
Jason Milburn makes a simple pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.56
Albert Ibanez makes a probing pass to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Rascle controls it well on his chest. Reginald Rascle lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
51.35
Kemal Dryden hacks Yannick Brouard from behind! The referee warns Kemal Dryden to calm down! Yannick Brouard grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.30
Albert Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reginald Rascle but he's offside!
55.08
Julian Howey barges into Kemal Dryden. Julian Howey is shown the yellow card! Kemal Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.13
Albert Ibanez makes a probing pass to Julian Howey. Julian Howey sees Reginald Rascle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
60.57
Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Kwame de Vos replacing Harvey Beckham, Sol Thomson replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Brian Sinclair replacing Jimmy Albieri .
61.65
Isaiah Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard sees Stuart Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Robson.
63.26
Titus Best kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
65.42
Kemal Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky runs straight at the defence! Nick Konchesky side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.45
Henry Godber hits a low pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Cutler who brings the ball under control. Kieron Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.12
Reginald Rascle barges into Kemal Dryden. The referee calls over Reginald Rascle and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Dryden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.57
Pedro Brouard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Godber. Tim Godber surges forward with the ball. Tim Godber shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Andy Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
73.35
Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn controls it well on his chest. Jason Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Campbell is on top of his game. Great save!
81.58
Jason Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Albert Ibanez. Jason Milburn is warned by the referee! Albert Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.31
David Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Delaney. Shaun Delaney sees Jason Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Milburn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.27
Isaiah Tolley sees space and advances. Isaiah Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.56
Titus Best makes a simple pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from long range. Nick Konchesky scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
89.56
Albert Ibanez makes a simple pass to Sol Thomson. With great vision, Sol Thomson plays the ball forward to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
90.00
Kwame de Vos advances with the ball. Kwame de Vos knocks the ball forward to Julian Howey. Julian Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Pedro Brouard hacks Kelvin Oliver from behind! Kelvin Oliver appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
27.6%
42.5%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tim Godber of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Gemmill (GK)
6
2.David Robson (DEF)
6
3.Shaun Delaney (DEF)
7
4.Henry Godber (DEF)
8
5.Pedro Brouard (DEF)
6
6.Tim Godber (MID)goal scored
9
7.Kemal Dryden (MID)
6
8.Titus Best (MID)
7
9.Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
10.Nick Konchesky (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kieron Cutler (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Jack (DEF)
0
13.Tony Jack (MID)
0
14.Sammy Meite (ATT)
0

1.Andy Campbell (GK)
8
2.Albert Ibanez (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
7
4.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
7
5.Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
6.Julian Howey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Yannick Brouard (MID)
6
8.Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Stuart Brown (ATT)
6
10.Reginald Rascle (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
6
 
12.Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
13.Sol Thomson (MID)
6
14.Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6