Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Norwich CityNorwich City
Paul HaylockPaul Haylock Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Andy CampbellA. Campbell74
G
1
G
70Pim HespP. Hesp
Stuart AndrewsS. Andrews51
D
2
D
66Darius NevilleD. Neville
Jose CarvalhoJ. Carvalho66
D
3
D
65Marvin BlackM. Black
Isaiah TolleyI. Tolley50
D
4
D
67Natale CastellazziN. Castellazzi
Kelvin OliverK. Oliver73
M
5
D
70Johnny ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Tomasz DudekT. Dudek61
M
captain6captain
M
68Jason BoltonJ. Bolton
Francesco G. AmorusoF. Amoruso66
M
7
M
72Magnus MoukokoM. Moukoko
Arthur FerdinandA. Ferdinand70
M
8
A
66Paul HeeringP. Heering
Stuart BrownS. Brown67
A
9
A
68Roberto SantosR. Santos
Reginald RascleR. Rascle62
A
10
A
65Daniel JacobsD. Jacobs
Rodolfo SovieroR. Soviero60
A
11
A
47Scott BrightonS. Brighton
 
Harvey BeckhamH. Beckham64
D
12
A
36Sebastiano MatuzalemS. Matuzalem
Mark SalmonM. Salmon66
M
13
D
61Albert LopezA. Lopez
Jimmy AlbieriJ. Albieri67
A
14
D
65Jimmy KooimanJ. Kooiman

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 10,838 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
3.10
Kelvin Oliver hacks Paul Heering from behind! Kelvin Oliver is shown the yellow card! Paul Heering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.40
Kelvin Oliver threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Dudek. Magnus Moukoko comes in with a late challenge on Tomasz Dudek. Penalty for Middlesbrough!!
9.40
The referee points to the spot..
10.15
Rodolfo Soviero steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Rodolfo Soviero cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
12.05
Tomasz Dudek knocks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown makes a looping header on goal. Pim Hesp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.43
Tomasz Dudek barges into Natale Castellazzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Natale Castellazzi runs off the knock.
24.15
Francesco G. Amoruso flicks a high pass forward to Tomasz Dudek who brings the ball under control. Tomasz Dudek lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. With a superhuman jump, Reginald Rascle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.45
Magnus Moukoko sees Scott Brighton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brighton shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.39
Natale Castellazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Andy Campbell. Excellent save.
32.31
Johnny Chaussidiere flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Santos who brings the ball under control. Roberto Santos passes the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs makes a great pass forward. Scott Brighton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.08
Paul Heering brings the ball forward. Paul Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brighton. Scott Brighton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.27
With a delightful solo run, Tomasz Dudek stretches the opposition's defence. Tomasz Dudek whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Soviero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Norwich City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Darius Neville drives a long ball upfield. Paul Heering shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
51.09
Magnus Moukoko catches Jose Carvalho on the ankles. The referee brings Magnus Moukoko to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.55
With a delightful solo run, Magnus Moukoko stretches the opposition's defence. Magnus Moukoko advances inside the box! Magnus Moukoko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Andy Campbell!
57.52
Daniel Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Santos who brings the ball under control. Roberto Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul Heering. Paul Heering tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Andy Campbell!
60.58
Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Harvey Beckham replacing Isaiah Tolley, Mark Salmon replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Jimmy Albieri replacing Stuart Brown .
61.68
Marvin Black plays the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes a beautiful solo run. Magnus Moukoko skips past Harvey Beckham! Magnus Moukoko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jose Carvalho happens to be in the right place to block it.
67.52
Reginald Rascle hacks Darius Neville from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Neville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.25
Francesco G. Amoruso hacks Natale Castellazzi from behind! The referee brings Francesco G. Amoruso to one side and gives him a warning! Natale Castellazzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.43
Norwich City have made a substitution with Sebastiano Matuzalem replacing Magnus Moukoko .
83.19
Stuart Andrews passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pim Hesp didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.04
With imagination, Sebastiano Matuzalem plays the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
85.21
Sebastiano Matuzalem decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiano Matuzalem whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brighton. With a superhuman jump, Scott Brighton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
Tomasz Dudek chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Norwich City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
22%
49.2%
28.8%

Scorers
Rodolfo Soviero 10 (p)
Stuart Brown 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Brown of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Andy Campbell (GK)
8
2.Stuart Andrews (DEF)
6
3.Jose Carvalho (DEF)
7
4.Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
5.Kelvin Oliver (MID)yellow card
6
6.Tomasz Dudek (MID)yellow card
7
7.Francesco G. Amoruso (MID)
6
8.Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Stuart Brown (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Reginald Rascle (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
13.Mark Salmon (MID)
6
14.Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
6

1.Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2.Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4.Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
5.Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6.Jason Bolton (MID)
6
7.Magnus Moukoko (MID)
9
8.Paul Heering (ATT)
7
9.Roberto Santos (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Scott Brighton (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastiano Matuzalem (ATT)
7
13.Albert Lopez (DEF)
0
14.Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
0