Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Hashim BarajasH. Barajas78
G
1
G
75Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Greg ShearerG. Shearer68
D
2
D
66Jose CarvalhoJ. Carvalho
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher71
D
3
D
65Kwame de VosK. de Vos
Nwankwo DrakeN. Drake69
D
4
D
64Harvey BeckhamH. Beckham
Houssin AmzineH. Amzine69
D
5
M
66Mark SalmonM. Salmon
Lester TierneyL. Tierney75
M
captain6captain
M
61Tomasz DudekT. Dudek
Marcos CanoM. Cano73
M
7
M
67Francesco G. AmorusoF. Amoruso
Graham BarmbyG. Barmby70
M
8
M
70Arthur FerdinandA. Ferdinand
Lucas Gabriel AdailtonL. Adailton70
A
9
A
60Rodolfo SovieroR. Soviero
Craig RankinC. Rankin72
A
10
A
66Daniel CortesD. Cortes
Pinheiro L. RibeiroP. Ribeiro78
A
11
A
62Reginald RascleR. Rascle
 
Riccardo AlbinoR. Albino70
A
12
D
51Stuart AndrewsS. Andrews
Tim ClaphamT. Clapham63
M
13
M
73Kelvin OliverK. Oliver
Daniel UribeD. Uribe68
D
14
A
67Jimmy AlbieriJ. Albieri

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 13,293 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
Tomasz Dudek flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Cortes who brings the ball under control. Daniel Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.35
With great vision, Mark Salmon plays the ball forward to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Hashim Barajas. Excellent save.
4.08
Graham Barmby sees a break and surges forward. Graham Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.34
Francesco G. Amoruso knocks the ball forward to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gallacher.
14.15
Francesco G. Amoruso threads a neat ball through to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
15.20
Jose Carvalho makes a simple pass to Harvey Beckham. Harvey Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Cortes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Hashim Barajas keeps it out!
16.02
Tomasz Dudek flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Rascle collects the pass. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
21.45
Graham Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
24.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.46
Middlesbrough are dictating the run of play here today.
34.54
Graham Barmby takes a short throw-in bringing Lester Tierney into play. Lester Tierney threads the ball through to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin knocks the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Adailton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.02
Tomasz Dudek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Lester Tierney knocks the ball forward to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Andy Campbell easily smothers it!
49.01
Kwame de Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Amoruso. Francesco G. Amoruso makes a beautiful solo run. Francesco G. Amoruso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.58
Marcos Cano takes it forward alone. Marcos Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.12
Mark Salmon makes a simple pass to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.30
Middlesbrough are dictating the run of play here today.
60.19
Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Riccardo Albino replacing Craig Rankin, Tim Clapham replacing Graham Barmby and Daniel Uribe replacing Houssin Amzine .Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Andrews replacing Harvey Beckham, Kelvin Oliver replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Jimmy Albieri replacing Rodolfo Soviero .
65.07
With great vision, Lester Tierney plays the ball forward to Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.42
Tim Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lester Tierney. Lester Tierney sees space and advances. Lester Tierney whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. With a superhuman jump, Riccardo Albino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Andy Campbell!
71.05
Tim Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lucas Gabriel Adailton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.48
Tomasz Dudek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Dudek. Tomasz Dudek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hashim Barajas manages to gather it.
75.43
Tim Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Adailton who gracefully takes it down. Lucas Gabriel Adailton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.28
Tim Clapham clumsily knocks into Tomasz Dudek. The referee calls over Tim Clapham and warns him to calm down! Tomasz Dudek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.04
Tim Clapham makes an attacking run forward. Tim Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Adailton. Lucas Gabriel Adailton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Lester Tierney passes the ball forward to Pinheiro L. Ribeiro. Pinheiro L. Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Lester Tierney. Lester Tierney heads the ball goalwards but Andy Campbell is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Middlesbrough
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
30.4%
40.6%
29%

Scorers
Lucas Gabriel Adailton 65, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lucas Gabriel Adailton of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Hashim Barajas (GK)
7
2.Greg Shearer (DEF)
6
3.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Drake (DEF)
6
5.Houssin Amzine (DEF)
6
6.Lester Tierney (MID)
7
7.Marcos Cano (MID)
6
8.Graham Barmby (MID)
6
9.Lucas Gabriel Adailton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Craig Rankin (ATT)
6
11.Pinheiro L. Ribeiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Riccardo Albino (ATT)
6
13.Tim Clapham (MID)
7
14.Daniel Uribe (DEF)
6

1.Andy Campbell (GK)
7
2.Jose Carvalho (DEF)
6
3.Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Mark Salmon (MID)
6
6.Tomasz Dudek (MID)
7
7.Francesco G. Amoruso (MID)
7
8.Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Cortes (ATT)
6
11.Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Andrews (DEF)
6
13.Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
14.Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
6