Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow David Payne David Payne
Vasyl LevchenkoV. Levchenko80
G
1
G
76Ibrahima Irié Bi SéhiI. Irié Bi Séhi
Martins DedéM. Dedé84
D
2
D
79Aki MalmbergA. Malmberg
João LugoJ. Lugo77
D
3captain
D
79Edward HarrisonE. Harrison
Vincent CollinsV. Collins83
D
4
D
82Peter KienastP. Kienast
James DiazJ. Diaz83
D
5
M
82Johny GouameneJ. Gouamene
Facundo RiveroF. Rivero90
M
6
M
86Patricio ReyP. Rey
Alfred CrooksA. Crooks83
M
7
M
75Alberto SheringhamA. Sheringham
Roman RebrovR. Rebrov78
A
8
M
83Yoann MeiteY. Meite
Vesa SalminenV. Salminen88
A
9
A
76George InsleyG. Insley
Walter TisciW. Tisci78
A
10
A
79Issoumaila YeboahI. Yeboah
Oscar SilvaO. Silva89
A
captain11
A
84Daniel LeitnerD. Leitner
 
Scott BattyS. Batty77
D
12
D
73Daniel GilD. Gil
Edward ThatcherE. Thatcher77
M
13
M
76Simón BravoS. Bravo
Leon FloresL. Flores76
A
14
A
84Michael VidukaM. Viduka

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 19,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.


0.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town get the match underway!
3.11
Aki Malmberg sees Patricio Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner lofts in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.12
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward to Vesa Salminen who brings the ball under control. Vesa Salminen knocks in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Aki Malmberg is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
8.39
Alfred Crooks advances with the ball. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball forward, putting Walter Tisci through on goal. Some silky footwork from Walter Tisci provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi. Excellent save.
9.34
Martins Dedé flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks controls it well on his chest. Alfred Crooks hits a low pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi manages to keep it out.
10.51
Martins Dedé sees Facundo Rivero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Harrison.
12.09
Facundo Rivero hacks Patricio Rey from behind! Facundo Rivero is shown the yellow card! Patricio Rey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.15
Alfred Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Roman Rebrov who takes it down. Roman Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.03
João Lugo makes a probing pass to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward to Roman Rebrov who brings the ball under control. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi!
24.27
Peter Kienast chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Meite. With great vision, Yoann Meite plays the ball forward to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner lofts in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
28.10
Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks controls it well on his chest. Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
33.22
Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi. Excellent save.
42.43
Facundo Rivero makes a probing pass to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi.
43.02
Facundo Rivero takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Oscar Silva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.45
Johny Gouamene knocks the ball forward to George Insley. George Insley threads a neat ball through to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Vincent Collins!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Simón Bravo replacing Patricio Rey. The Shrewsbury Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
49.23
Alberto Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Issoumaila Yeboah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Issoumaila Yeboah shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.43
Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from 20 yards. Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
53.16
Aki Malmberg kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Sheringham. Alberto Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah shoots from long range but Vasyl Levchenko is on top of it.
55.31
Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
Simón Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah plays a one-two with Daniel Leitner and advances towards the goal... Issoumaila Yeboah tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vasyl Levchenko with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
63.13
James Diaz threads the ball through to Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Roman Rebrov collects the pass. Roman Rebrov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Kienast.
67.50
Alfred Crooks catches Yoann Meite on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Crooks and shows him a yellow card! Yoann Meite stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.15
Vincent Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Vincent Collins sees space and advances. Vincent Collins shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.22
Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Daniel Gil replacing Aki Malmberg .
79.37
Facundo Rivero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
81.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.50
Facundo Rivero chips the ball to his team mate, Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.48
Alberto Sheringham threads the ball through to Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah lofts in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
João Lugo sees Alfred Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Kienast.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Shrewsbury Town
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
13
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
23.4%
42.9%
33.8%

Scorers
Vesa Salminen 14, 28
Oscar Silva 43, 84
Vincent Collins 73
Issoumaila Yeboah 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vesa Salminen of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
7
2.Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
3.João Lugo (DEF)
6
4.Vincent Collins (DEF)goal scored
8
5.James Diaz (DEF)
6
6.Facundo Rivero (MID)yellow card
7
7.Alfred Crooks (MID)yellow card
7
8.Roman Rebrov (ATT)
7
9.Vesa Salminen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Walter Tisci (ATT)
7
11.Oscar Silva (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Scott Batty (DEF)
0
13.Edward Thatcher (MID)
0
14.Leon Flores (ATT)
0

1.Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK)
8
2.Aki Malmberg (DEF)
6
3.Edward Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Peter Kienast (DEF)
6
5.Johny Gouamene (MID)
6
6.Patricio Rey (MID)
6
7.Alberto Sheringham (MID)
6
8.Yoann Meite (MID)
6
9.George Insley (ATT)
6
10.Issoumaila Yeboah (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Daniel Leitner (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Gil (DEF)
6
13.Simón Bravo (MID)
6
14.Michael Viduka (ATT)
0