Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
77Amine HaoucheA. Haouche
Damien DuberryD. Duberry75
D
captain2
D
70Danny LaverD. Laver
Malcolm ToddM. Todd69
D
3
D
72Filipe TavaresF. Tavares
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
4
D
72Augusto MartinA. Martin
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
M
75Francisco SmithF. Smith
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
76Christian BarolloC. Barollo
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7
M
77Graham MiddletonG. Middleton
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
M
81Natale CannarsaN. Cannarsa
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9
A
74Louis DufresnesL. Dufresnes
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone63
A
10
A
78Youri KarpinY. Karpin
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng62
A
11captain
A
77Anders NygaardA. Nygaard
 
Sol RodgersS. Rodgers63
G
12
D
69Ighli De CesareI. De Cesare
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
13
M
76Michel KoutouanM. Koutouan
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
A
68Nigel WrightN. Wright

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 20,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
3.30
Showing composure, Filipe Tavares plays the ball forward to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith brings the ball forward. Francisco Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
8.25
Graham Middleton clumsily knocks into Shaun Burbage. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shaun Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.04
Christian Barollo makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Barollo shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
20.56
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Williams who brings the ball under control. Eddie Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.40
Filipe Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Barollo. Christian Barollo sees Louis Dufresnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
24.19
Damien Cottee passes the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.26
Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng edges inside the box! Robbie Boateng looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Augusto Martin.
29.40
It's a corner kick. Damien Cottee kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Malcolm Todd shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
30.30
Graham Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Louis Dufresnes controls it well on his chest. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard makes a looping header on goal but Franck Michel is on top of it.
33.36
Damien Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Amine Haouche!
34.51
Augusto Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Cannarsa. Natale Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. With a superhuman jump, Youri Karpin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.47
Damien Cottee clumsily knocks into Christian Barollo. The referee warns Damien Cottee to calm down! Christian Barollo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.18
Shaun Burbage changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.00
Augusto Martin threads a neat ball through to Natale Cannarsa. Natale Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Louis Dufresnes controls it well on his chest. Louis Dufresnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Franck Michel is on top of it.
49.40
Christian Barollo threads a neat ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.41
Damien Duberry threads a neat ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Amine Haouche manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.12
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Ighli De Cesare replacing Danny Laver and Nigel Wright replacing Louis Dufresnes .
61.17
Damien Cottee clumsily knocks into Christian Barollo. Damien Cottee is warned by the referee again! Christian Barollo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.29
Christian Barollo sees Youri Karpin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
66.05
Francisco Smith hits a low pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks the ball to his team mate, Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
67.03
Francisco Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Graham Middleton. Francisco Smith sees Nigel Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Wright shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Franck Michel manages to gather it.
72.56
Francisco Smith threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
75.32
Filipe Tavares threads a neat ball through to Natale Cannarsa. Natale Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.32
Leeds United have made a substitution with Michel Koutouan replacing Francisco Smith .
85.38
Ighli De Cesare makes a simple pass to Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anders Nygaard!
90.00
Damien Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Francis Defoe who takes it down. Francis Defoe plays the ball forward to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Leeds United
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
32.4%
48.5%
19.1%

Scorers
Youri Karpin 35
Louis Dufresnes 49
Nigel Wright 75
Anders Nygaard 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anders Nygaard of Leeds United

Match Ratings