Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     MillwallMillwall
Paul HaylockPaul Haylock James Hayes James Hayes
David CarltonD. Carlton52
G
1
G
61Sjaak SteijnS. Steijn
Robert LawrenceR. Lawrence66
D
2
D
55Daguyl AntunesD. Antunes
Kieron AthertonK. Atherton53
D
3
D
56Warren ChadwickW. Chadwick
Morris CleggM. Clegg52
D
4
D
61Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Robbie UnsworthR. Unsworth46
M
5captain
M
62George BloomerG. Bloomer
Dean McleodD. Mcleod63
M
captain6
M
53Guillermo MarquitosG. Marquitos
Harvey BoydH. Boyd54
M
7
M
53Warren DixonW. Dixon
Martin DuranM. Duran57
M
8
M
49John BurleyJ. Burley
Silvio CamposS. Campos50
A
9
A
72Leon RedknappL. Redknapp
Jason McManamanJ. McManaman60
A
10
A
56Graeme WatsonG. Watson
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson50
A
11
A
55Andy JohnstoneA. Johnstone
 
Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes50
D
12
D
51Elena RedondoE. Redondo
Scott MowbrayS. Mowbray58
M
13
M
48Colin FortuneC. Fortune
Bruno CastroB. Castro53
A
14
A
49Stephane NappiS. Nappi

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Hurst.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the match underway!
4.23
Kieron Atherton hits a low pass to Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd threads a neat ball through to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Hierro.
8.32
Leon Redknapp threads the ball through to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Watson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Johnstone takes a shot at goal but Morris Clegg is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.27
Kieron Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Unsworth. Robbie Unsworth flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Campos who takes it down. Silvio Campos edges inside the box! Silvio Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.48
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Leon Redknapp controls it well on his chest. Leon Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.14
Guillermo Marquitos clumsily knocks into Dean Mcleod. The referee warns Guillermo Marquitos to calm down! Dean Mcleod hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.49
Eugenio Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon darts forward. Warren Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.56
Dean Mcleod threads the ball through to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.32
Dean Mcleod sees Trevor Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.32
Dean Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson threads the ball through to Dean Mcleod but he's offside!
24.19
George Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.40
Martin Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sjaak Steijn effortlessly smothers it!
28.09
Robbie Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.39
Kieron Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Duran. Martin Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
34.09
Leon Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Robert Lawrence. The referee calls over Leon Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Robert Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.30
Morris Clegg makes a simple pass to Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence hits a low pass to Martin Duran. Martin Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Sjaak Steijn manages to keep it out.
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
53.55
Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
57.30
Warren Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon plays the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Watson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Leon Redknapp provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kieron Atherton.
60.13
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Elena Redondo replacing Daguyl Antunes, Colin Fortune replacing John Burley and Stephane Nappi replacing Andy Johnstone .
67.29
With some swift thinking, Silvio Campos plays the ball forward to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Sjaak Steijn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
69.02
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Warren Dixon who brings the ball under control. Warren Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Nappi collects the pass. Stephane Nappi passes the ball forward but Leon Redknapp is offside!
72.39
Morris Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Duran. Martin Duran advances with the ball. Martin Duran shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.17
Leon Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Nappi controls it well on his chest. Stephane Nappi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.38
Dean Mcleod makes a probing pass to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Duran through on goal. Some silky footwork from Martin Duran provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

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

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
26.2%
41.5%
32.3%

Scorers
Martin Duran 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Duran of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.David Carlton (GK)
6
2.Robert Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Atherton (DEF)
7
4.Morris Clegg (DEF)
7
5.Robbie Unsworth (MID)
6
6.Dean Mcleod (MID)
7
7.Harvey Boyd (MID)
6
8.Martin Duran (MID)goal scored
9
9.Silvio Campos (ATT)
8
10.Jason McManaman (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Thompson (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcinnes (DEF)
0
13.Scott Mowbray (MID)
0
14.Bruno Castro (ATT)
0

1.Sjaak Steijn (GK)
7
2.Daguyl Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Warren Chadwick (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
6
5.George Bloomer (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
6
7.Warren Dixon (MID)
7
8.John Burley (MID)
6
9.Leon Redknapp (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Graeme Watson (ATT)
6
11.Andy Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Redondo (DEF)
6
13.Colin Fortune (MID)
6
14.Stephane Nappi (ATT)
6