Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     BurnleyBurnley
Computer Player Computer Player Nick Day Nick Day
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
65Greg GrondinG. Grondin
Damien DuberryD. Duberry75
D
captain2
D
75Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Malcolm ToddM. Todd69
D
3
D
80Paolo DundjerskiP. Dundjerski
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
4
D
74Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
D
60Nick DraperN. Draper
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
87Nordin StruparN. Strupar
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7
M
84Jason MooreJ. Moore
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
M
83Massimiliano LundekvamM. Lundekvam
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9captain
M
91Carlos NevesC. Neves
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone63
A
10
A
82Noah HerzogN. Herzog
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng62
A
11
A
85Rafael NunesR. Nunes
 
Sol RodgersS. Rodgers63
G
12
A
72Rafael MartinsR. Martins
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
13
M
81Daniel LópezD. López
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
M
87Steven MurphyS. Murphy

Specialized
today's match is sponsored by Specialized
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Burnley. A crowd of 18,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
2.46
Damien Cottee passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.20
Dominic Collins passes the ball forward to Jason Moore. Showing composure, Jason Moore laces a through ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog shoots from long range but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
4.27
Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Draper.
6.04
Massimiliano Lundekvam passes the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.35
Nordin Strupar sees Noah Herzog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.23
George Plowright hits a low pass to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Denys Demyanchuk.
24.33
Massimiliano Lundekvam plays the ball forward to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Franck Michel had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
27.29
Carlos Neves flicks a high ball forward to Noah Herzog who takes it down. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.39
Winston Laros makes a simple pass to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Dundjerski.
33.44
Malcolm Todd plays the ball forward to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Grondin who gathers it comfortably.
36.24
Denys Demyanchuk threads the ball through to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes edges inside the box! Rafael Nunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
38.01
Winston Laros darts forward. Winston Laros whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Greg Grondin!
39.43
Francis Defoe brings the ball forward. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.55
George Plowright knocks the ball forward to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Greg Grondin reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Jason Moore flicks a high ball forward to Noah Herzog who takes it down. Noah Herzog knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Plowright.
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.12
Damien Cottee makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.17
Dominic Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Moore. Jason Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.39
Denys Demyanchuk flicks a high pass forward. Jason Moore controls it well on his chest. Jason Moore flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog controls it well on his chest. Noah Herzog shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
66.38
Dominic Collins hoofs the ball up the pitch. Rafael Nunes tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
67.43
Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog flicks the ball with his head but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
71.18
Dominic Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog collects the pass. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
77.38
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Martins replacing Nordin Strupar, Daniel López replacing Dominic Collins and Steven Murphy replacing Noah Herzog and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
84.07
Paolo Dundjerski passes the ball forward to Carlos Neves. Showing composure, Carlos Neves plays the ball forward to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Todd.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Burnley
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Noah Herzog 6, 24
Rafael Nunes 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noah Herzog of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Franck Michel (GK)
7
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
6
4.George Plowright (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
6
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)
6
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0

1.Greg Grondin (GK)
6
2.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Dundjerski (DEF)
6
4.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
5.Nick Draper (DEF)
6
6.Nordin Strupar (MID)
6
7.Jason Moore (MID)
6
8.Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID)
7
9.Carlos Neves (MID)
6
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Rafael Nunes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6
13.Daniel López (MID)
6
14.Steven Murphy (MID)
6