Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,976 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
0.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
2.15
Alexander Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon sees Fredrik Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Dixon runs straight at the defence! Fredrik Dixon takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.49
Shaun Burbage flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Williams who takes it down. Eddie Williams advances inside the box! Eddie Williams strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.21
Darius Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Fenton collects the pass. With vision, Alistair Fenton plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.47
Chris Summerbell clumsily knocks into Florin Nanu. The referee brings Chris Summerbell to one side and gives him a warning! Florin Nanu runs off the knock.
14.17
Jacob Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Dixon collects the pass. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.28
Clive Gordon threads the ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.02
Shaun Burbage takes it forward alone. Shaun Burbage shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.58
Damien Duberry sees space and advances. Damien Duberry sees Nicola Carlo Stellone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu powers a header at goal but Stefan Arendt is on top of it.
36.27
Shaun Burbage hits a low pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
39.17
Chris Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Steve Fowler collects the pass. Steve Fowler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort but Franck Michel is on top of it.
42.30
Damien Cottee hits a low pass to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
44.24
Alexander Scowcroft makes a strong solo run forward. Alexander Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Steve Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Burbage. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Burbage runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
49.11
Winston Laros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams flicks the ball with his head. Stefan Arendt punches it away to safety.
51.09
Jacob Beattie takes it forward alone. Jacob Beattie plays a one-two with Edward Young and rushes in on goal... Jacob Beattie shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.01
Harvey Goldberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Nanu. With a superhuman jump, Florin Nanu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.32
Jacob Beattie catches Winston Laros on the ankles. Jacob Beattie is given a warning by the referee! Winston Laros carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.24
Damien Duberry sees Shaun Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Burbage advances with the ball. Shaun Burbage shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
67.22
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Stellone skips past Alexander Scowcroft! Nicola Carlo Stellone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt easily smothers it!
75.37
Steve Fowler barges into Shaun Burbage. The referee warns Steve Fowler to calm down! Shaun Burbage runs off the knock.
77.15
Shaun Burbage laces a weighted ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone threads the ball through into the box. Eddie Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Alexander Scowcroft happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.31
Clive Gordon threads the ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
85.19
Alexander Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Alexander Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Alexander Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.39
Steve Fowler makes a simple pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Burbage stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.1%
46.8%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Burbage of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
1. | Franck Michel (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Malcolm Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Harvey Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Francis Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Shaun Burbage (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Damien Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Winston Laros (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Florin Nanu (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Eddie Williams (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Sol Rodgers (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Neil May (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Oliver Kirschner (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Stefan Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Darius Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Alexander Scowcroft (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Jacob Beattie (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
6. | Alistair Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Steve Fowler (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Clive Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Edward Young (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Fredrik Dixon (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Scott Sherwood (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Glynn Britton (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Omer Shearer (MID) | 0 |