Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,810 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Middlesbrough looks especially fired up for this match.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Middlesbrough looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
2.13
0-0Oscar Soler threads the ball through to Stanley Bould. Stanley Bould sees space and advances. Stanley Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Neves. Helder Neves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
21.16
Daniel Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
28.28
Paolo Cervantes threads the ball through to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
49.06
1-0Ralph Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade threads the ball through to Ian Godber. Ian Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Neves. Helder Neves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.51
Rio Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Ian Godber. Ian Godber shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.32
1-0Ralph Flintlock threads the ball through to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Neves. Helder Neves threads the ball through to Ian Godber but he's offside!
61.48
1-0Morris Goldberg makes a probing pass to Rio Ferdinand. Rio Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Helder Neves. Helder Neves shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Noah Sammer.
66.03
Stanley Bould takes it forward alone. Stanley Bould tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.19
Bakary Heiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Bould. Stanley Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Neves. Helder Neves goes all the way! Helder Neves tries a spectacular strike but somehow Noah Sammer manages to keep it out.
73.04
Bakary Heiser chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Andrade passes the ball forward but Helder Neves is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
80.6%
19.4%
Play Area
27.8%
52.8%
19.4%
Scorers
| Helder Neves 49 |