Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Paul HaylockPaul Haylock Jamie parr Jamie parr
David CarltonD. Carlton52
G
1
G
60Richard PalmerR. Palmer
Chris BlackC. Black65
D
2
D
62Ruud Van PuttenR. Van Putten
John GreenJ. Green57
D
3
D
59Ralph ImpeyR. Impey
Kieron AthertonK. Atherton53
D
4
D
59Ross MyersR. Myers
Robbie UnsworthR. Unsworth46
M
5
D
58Sebastian TöpferS. Töpfer
Harvey BoydH. Boyd53
M
captain6
M
61Wayne OakesW. Oakes
Dean McleodD. Mcleod63
M
7captain
M
57Tiziano SbagliaT. Sbaglia
Neil TaylorN. Taylor56
M
8
M
57Dean BaileyD. Bailey
Silvio CamposS. Campos50
A
9
A
60Mick MurrinM. Murrin
Graham BloomerG. Bloomer56
A
10
A
59Michael PriestleyM. Priestley
Bruno CastroB. Castro53
A
11
A
62Dean HeskeyD. Heskey
 
Morris CleggM. Clegg52
D
12
A
54Rio MidgleyR. Midgley
Scott MowbrayS. Mowbray58
M
13
D
42Graeme BarryG. Barry
Jason McManamanJ. McManaman58
A
14
A
59Carl CharltonC. Charlton

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Showing composure, Harvey Boyd laces a through ball forward to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.21
Robbie Unsworth hacks Dean Bailey from behind! Robbie Unsworth is given a warning by the referee! Dean Bailey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.18
Dean Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Oakes controls it well on his chest. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Atherton.
12.46
Dean Bailey plays the ball forward to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
15.54
Ralph Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Sbaglia. Tiziano Sbaglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.22
Chris Black takes it forward alone. Chris Black flicks a high pass forward. Graham Bloomer controls it well on his chest. Graham Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
18.28
Chris Black flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Campos who brings the ball under control. Silvio Campos shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.33
Neil Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Mcleod. Dean Mcleod shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
22.27
Ralph Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey passes the ball forward to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.36
Dean Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.48
Chris Black hacks Michael Priestley from behind! The referee calls over Chris Black and warns him to calm down! Michael Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.47
Robbie Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Graham Bloomer collects the pass. Graham Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Showing composure, Wayne Oakes plays the ball forward to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
47.20
Robbie Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Boyd but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.04
With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Töpfer stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Töpfer shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.32
Wayne Oakes threads the ball through to Dean Bailey. Dean Bailey plays the ball forward to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.53
Ross Myers catches Graham Bloomer on the ankles. Ross Myers is warned by the referee! Graham Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.23
Graham Bloomer hits a low pass to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.43
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Rio Midgley replacing Michael Priestley .
61.51
John Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Campos collects the pass. Silvio Campos shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
63.04
With vision, Dean Mcleod plays the ball forward to Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Palmer.
64.45
Harvey Boyd takes a quick corner, playing it short to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos is dispossessed by a tackle from Sebastian Töpfer.
67.36
Harvey Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Campos collects the pass. Silvio Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
72.44
Tiziano Sbaglia flicks a high pass forward. Dean Heskey controls it well on his chest. Dean Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.56
Bruno Castro catches Ralph Impey on the ankles. Bruno Castro is warned by the referee! Ralph Impey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.58
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Carl Charlton replacing Mick Murrin .
78.65
Dean Bailey hits a low pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
79.33
Chris Black runs forward with the ball. With fabulous imagination, Chris Black laces a through ball forward to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
83.03
John Green flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Boyd who takes it down. Harvey Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro skips past Sebastian Töpfer! Bruno Castro takes a shot at goal. Richard Palmer easily gets down and covers it.
87.06
Robbie Unsworth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Unsworth shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Cambridge United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%

Scorers
Harvey Boyd 2
Silvio Campos 32
Wayne Oakes 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Boyd of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.David Carlton (GK)
6
2.Chris Black (DEF)
7
3.John Green (DEF)
6
4.Kieron Atherton (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Unsworth (MID)
6
6.Harvey Boyd (MID)goal scored
9
7.Dean Mcleod (MID)
6
8.Neil Taylor (MID)
6
9.Silvio Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Graham Bloomer (ATT)
8
11.Bruno Castro (ATT)
7
 
12.Morris Clegg (DEF)
0
13.Scott Mowbray (MID)
0
14.Jason McManaman (ATT)
0

1.Richard Palmer (GK)
7
2.Ruud Van Putten (DEF)
6
3.Ralph Impey (DEF)
6
4.Ross Myers (DEF)
5
5.Sebastian Töpfer (DEF)
6
6.Wayne Oakes (MID)goal scored
8
7.Tiziano Sbaglia (MID)
6
8.Dean Bailey (MID)
7
9.Mick Murrin (ATT)
6
10.Michael Priestley (ATT)
7
11.Dean Heskey (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Midgley (ATT)
6
13.Graeme Barry (DEF)
0
14.Carl Charlton (ATT)
6