Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
62Peter MikeP. Mike
Damien DuberryD. Duberry75
D
captain2captain
D
66Albert GainzaA. Gainza
Malcolm ToddM. Todd68
D
3
D
61Mervin GranttM. Grantt
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell64
D
4
D
60Ronnie BouldR. Bould
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
5
D
57Gary HendryG. Hendry
Damien CotteeD. Cottee68
M
6
M
57Warren MooreW. Moore
Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma65
M
7
M
54Tommy MooreT. Moore
Billy GoldbergB. Goldberg65
M
8
M
53Graham BellamyG. Bellamy
Alberto SmitheA. Smithe74
A
9
A
64Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi
Florin NanuF. Nanu71
A
10
A
60Robert CraddockR. Craddock
Jurek JoswiakJ. Joswiak69
A
11
A
54Emile CarterE. Carter
 
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone63
A
12
G
55Mick CraddockM. Craddock
Sol RodgersS. Rodgers63
G
13
G
55Malcolm JosephM. Joseph
Morris DraperM. Draper62
D
14
G
53Adam HitchcockA. Hitchcock

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,173 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Manchester City kick off!
4.17
Ricardo Quaresma sees Jurek Joswiak in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jurek Joswiak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Bould.
6.42
Damien Cottee makes a probing pass to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hendry.
8.44
Ronnie Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Moore. Warren Moore knocks the ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Carter. Emile Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.48
Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Joswiak but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.33
Damien Cottee sees Florin Nanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florin Nanu whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
18.33
Damien Cottee hits a low pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.56
Malcolm Todd makes a run forward as Gavin Liddell takes the throw-in. Malcolm Todd skillfully chests the ball down. Malcolm Todd breaks forward. Malcolm Todd threads a neat ball through to Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.05
Billy Goldberg plays the ball forward to Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe shoots from 20 yards. Peter Mike gets down and covers it.
22.18
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Florin Nanu controls it well on his chest. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.45
Tommy Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Liddell.
34.30
Ronnie Bould chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Moore. Tommy Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.19
Graham Bellamy makes a probing pass to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Damien Cottee takes it forward alone. Damien Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ronnie Bould happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Ricardo Quaresma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ricardo Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.37
Mervin Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Graham Bellamy collects the pass. Graham Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Emile Carter. Emile Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.04
Shaun Burbage hits a low pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Grantt.
57.22
Tommy Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Carter. Emile Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
59.25
Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Grantt.
63.46
Ricardo Quaresma sees Jurek Joswiak in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jurek Joswiak lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Smithe!
69.19
Graham Bellamy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.26
Graham Bellamy surges forward with the ball. Graham Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Tommy Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.27
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Mick Craddock replacing Emile Carter, Malcolm Joseph replacing Graham Bellamy and Adam Hitchcock replacing Ronnie Bould .
78.30
Ricardo Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Smithe!
83.24
Ricardo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Smithe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Smithe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
84.33
Damien Duberry threads a neat ball through to Damien Cottee. Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Cottee laces a through ball forward to Alberto Smithe. Alberto Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Joswiak. Jurek Joswiak powers a header at goal but is denied by Albert Gainza. Excellent block.
87.32
Warren Moore comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Quaresma. The referee warns Warren Moore to calm down! Ricardo Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.28
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Quaresma plays the ball forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu makes a probing pass to Alberto Smithe but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

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

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Alberto Smithe 63, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Smithe of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Franck Michel (GK)
6
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
6.Damien Cottee (MID)
8
7.Ricardo Quaresma (MID)
8
8.Billy Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Alberto Smithe (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Florin Nanu (ATT)
6
11.Jurek Joswiak (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
0
13.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
14.Morris Draper (DEF)
0

1.Peter Mike (GK)
6
2.Albert Gainza (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Grantt (DEF)
6
4.Ronnie Bould (DEF)
6
5.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Warren Moore (MID)
6
7.Tommy Moore (MID)
6
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
7
9.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
6
10.Robert Craddock (ATT)
6
11.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Craddock (GK)
6
13.Malcolm Joseph (GK)
6
14.Adam Hitchcock (GK)
6