Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,189 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Middlesbrough looks especially fired up for this match.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Middlesbrough looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
8.32
0-0Marcus Southgate makes a simple pass to Andy James. Andy James finds some space and shoots from distance but Jamie Luzhny is on top of it.
10.52
Thomas Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Luzhny easily smothers it!
14.46
0-0Marcus Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Soler.
15.04
Mile Schwarzer sees a break and surges forward. Mile Schwarzer threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Soler.
18.29
Stanley Bould chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Neves. Helder Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.42
0-0Edgar Antunes clumsily knocks into Andy James. The referee calls over Edgar Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Andy James stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.41
Marcus Southgate makes a probing pass to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Luzhny who gathers it comfortably.
26.58
Hocine Ramdani makes a probing pass to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.00
1-0Tim Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bould. Stanley Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Godber. Ian Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Neves. Helder Neves rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.20
1-0Marcus Southgate makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Southgate shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.46
Rafael Andrade makes a simple pass to Helder Neves. Helder Neves shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jody Philips.
40.55
1-0Manchester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Middlesbrough's defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
53.18
Edgar Antunes passes the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Neves. Helder Neves shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
60.57
Manchester City are easily keeping Middlesbrough at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.10
Hocine Ramdani decides to run forward with the ball. Hocine Ramdani whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jamie Luzhny easily smothers it.
67.42
Neil Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.40
Rio Ferdinand catches Marcus Southgate on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.38
1-0Marcus Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Rio Ferdinand. Marcus Southgate is given a warning by the referee! Rio Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.27
Marcus Southgate sees space and advances. Marcus Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Greening.
83.48
Marcus Southgate threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Bakary Heiser sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Heiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Godber. Ian Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jody Philips.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
26.6%
51.9%
21.5%
Scorers
| Helder Neves 27 |