0.00 0-0

Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!

2.59 0-0

Carmine Miceli knocks the ball forward to Lampros Moissidis. Lampros Moissidis makes a probing pass to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!

3.41 0-0

Carmine Miceli makes a strong solo run forward. Carmine Miceli sees a break and surges forward. Carmine Miceli flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

4.58 0-0

Damien Cottee sees space and advances. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe makes a deft header. Duarte Soares clears it off the line with his head!

9.46 0-0

Ricardo Quaresma hits a low pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.

15.52 0-0

Billy Bower runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Bower edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Bower provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.

18.38 0-0

Duarte Soares receives the ball from a throw-in from Carmine Miceli. Duarte Soares sees Lampros Moissidis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lampros Moissidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt plays a one-two with Dave Gilchrist and rushes in on goal... Titus Froggatt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!

20.02 0-1

Ricardo Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!

24.36 0-1

Malcolm Todd flicks a high ball forward to Damien Cottee who takes it down. Damien Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.

33.44 0-1

Carmine Miceli catches Florin Nanu on the ankles. The referee warns Carmine Miceli to calm down! Florin Nanu stretches but gets up unharmed.

34.41 0-1

Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Florin Nanu controls it well on his chest. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Soares.

38.51 1-1

Lampros Moissidis threads the ball through to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

42.57 1-1

Richard Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Titus Froggatt is offside!

45.00 2-1

David Joseph sees Billy Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Bower makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

45.00 2-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 2-1

Sunderland kick off and get the second half underway!

47.49 2-1

Duarte Soares passes the ball forward to Kai Ziegenhagen. Kai Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!

53.47 2-1

Ricardo Quaresma plays the ball forward to Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

54.41 2-2

Damien Cottee surges forward with the ball. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jurek Joswiak scores for Middlesbrough!!

59.42 3-2

Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gilchrist collects the pass. Dave Gilchrist plays a sublime one-two with Stanley Cole and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Dave Gilchrist provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dave Gilchrist scores for Sunderland!!

61.42 3-2

Sunderland have made a substitution with Stephen Bramble replacing Duarte Soares .

67.52 3-2

Carmine Miceli sees a break and surges forward. Carmine Miceli knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt threads the ball through to Stanley Cole but he's offside!

72.02 3-2

Richard Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Burbage. The referee calls over Richard Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Shaun Burbage grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

73.48 4-2

Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Titus Froggatt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

77.14 4-2

Sunderland have made a substitution with Jose Javier Pardo replacing Lampros Moissidis .

85.42 4-2

Kai Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward to Titus Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Titus Froggatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Todd.

87.50 4-3

Ricardo Quaresma makes a simple pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu cuts inside the box! Florin Nanu takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

90.00 4-3

Shaun Burbage barges into Richard Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.

90.00 4-3

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!