Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     ChesterfieldChesterfield
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Franck MichelF. Michel69
G
1
G
74Harry CarterH. Carter
Damien DuberryD. Duberry75
D
captain2
D
64Nicky EtheringtonN. Etherington
Malcolm ToddM. Todd69
D
3
D
64Morris LloydM. Lloyd
George PlowrightG. Plowright60
D
4captain
D
64Seth HibbsS. Hibbs
Francis DefoeF. Defoe84
M
5
M
74Regis CondiR. Condi
Shaun BurbageS. Burbage76
M
6
M
73Jason FoxJ. Fox
Damien CotteeD. Cottee69
M
7
M
72Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan
Winston LarosW. Laros65
M
8
M
67Daguyl DufresnesD. Dufresnes
Eddie WilliamsE. Williams65
A
9
A
70Cosmin HagiC. Hagi
Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone63
A
10
A
70Noel WestwoodN. Westwood
Robbie BoatengR. Boateng62
A
11
A
68Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews
 
Sol RodgersS. Rodgers63
G
12
A
67Frank VickersF. Vickers
Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg59
D
13
M
65Scott ScalesS. Scales
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner56
A
14
M
65Jamie WeirJ. Weir

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 19,991 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
Daguyl Dufresnes makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.40
Nicholas Milligan hits a low pass to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews shoots from distance. Solid save from Franck Michel. What a great pair of hands!
6.48
Nicky Etherington hacks Robbie Boateng from behind! The referee calls over Nicky Etherington and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Boateng runs off the knock.
8.06
Nicholas Milligan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Burbage laces a through ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
12.00
Daguyl Dufresnes threads a neat ball through to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.45
Morris Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Daguyl Dufresnes who brings the ball under control. Daguyl Dufresnes hits a low pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Duberry.
18.55
Shaun Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morris Lloyd.
21.50
Seth Hibbs flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Milligan who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Milligan knocks the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Franck Michel, sees it late!! Goal for Chesterfield!
27.20
Damien Cottee clumsily knocks into Jason Fox. The referee warns Damien Cottee to calm down! Jason Fox grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.21
Morris Lloyd passes the ball forward to Regis Condi. With vision, Regis Condi plays the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.07
George Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
36.26
Nicky Etherington sees Nicholas Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Milligan passes the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but Franck Michel is on top of it.
39.46
Nicholas Milligan hacks Malcolm Todd from behind! Nicholas Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.39
Damien Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Winston Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Stellone but he's offside!
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. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield get the second half underway!
48.14
Jason Fox decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Fox threads the ball through to Anthony Matthews but he's offside!
55.10
Regis Condi sees Cosmin Hagi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cosmin Hagi shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
59.23
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Williams who brings the ball under control. Eddie Williams whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper, Harry Carter, sees it late!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
63.24
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Etherington.
66.29
George Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Burbage easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.42
Jason Fox clumsily knocks into Winston Laros. The referee brings Jason Fox to one side and gives him a warning! Winston Laros carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.46
Nicholas Milligan catches Shaun Burbage on the ankles. The referee brings Nicholas Milligan to one side and gives him another warning! Shaun Burbage stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.11
Morris Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Milligan knocks the ball forward to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.27
Nicky Etherington takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan makes a probing pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi rushes past Malcolm Todd! Cosmin Hagi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Franck Michel manages to gather it.
78.52
Seth Hibbs threads the ball through to Nicholas Milligan. Without breaking stride, Nicholas Milligan plays the ball forward to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi advances inside the box! Cosmin Hagi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.01
Without breaking stride, Morris Lloyd plays the ball forward to Jason Fox. Jason Fox sees Cosmin Hagi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cosmin Hagi hits a low pass to Anthony Matthews. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anthony Matthews provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Franck Michel. Excellent save.
81.16
Shaun Burbage makes a simple pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.43
With some swift thinking, Damien Cottee plays the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Lloyd.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Jason Fox plays the ball forward to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Franck Michel.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Chesterfield
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
26.1%
44.3%
29.5%

Scorers
Nicola Carlo Stellone 59
Noel Westwood 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franck Michel of Middlesbrough

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

1.Harry Carter (GK)
6
2.Nicky Etherington (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
7
4.Seth Hibbs (DEF)
7
5.Regis Condi (MID)
6
6.Jason Fox (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
8
8.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
8
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anthony Matthews (ATT)
8
 
12.Frank Vickers (ATT)
0
13.Scott Scales (MID)
0
14.Jamie Weir (MID)
0