Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Middlesbrough in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carlisle United and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.


0.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.02
George Plowright pushes up the pitch. George Plowright surges forward with the ball. George Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.18
Damien Duberry hits a low pass to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.17
Ignacio Pabón kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Fernandes. Fernando Fernandes makes a simple pass to Rene Klein. Rene Klein plays a scrappy one-two with Emmanuel Levrat and advances towards the goal... Rene Klein comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
10.16
Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng makes a convincing header. Joel Litmanen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
15.18
Drazen Tudor hits a low pass to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
16.07
Winston Laros hacks Erik Ásgeirsson from behind! Winston Laros is shown the yellow card! Erik Ásgeirsson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.27
George Plowright threads a neat ball through to Shaun Burbage. Shaun Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Joel Litmanen!
21.21
Fernando Fernandes makes a simple pass to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani threads the ball through to Emmanuel Levrat but he's offside!
22.37
Francis Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Williams who takes it down. Eddie Williams shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
26.54
Hugo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.07
Damien Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Damien Cottee collects the pass. Damien Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Garba.
28.54
Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Klein. Rene Klein skips past Malcolm Todd! Some silky footwork from Rene Klein provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.04
Alvaro Mendoza makes a strong solo run forward. Alvaro Mendoza brings the ball forward. Alvaro Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Rene Klein. Rene Klein flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
34.29
Ignacio Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Levrat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Levrat shoots from long range but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
40.24
With a delightful solo run, Fernando Fernandes stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Franck Michel. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Ade Garba flicks a high ball forward to Drazen Tudor who takes it down. Drazen Tudor makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat edges inside the box! Emmanuel Levrat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Carlisle United kick off!
48.52
Fernando Fernandes makes a probing pass to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rene Klein. Rene Klein takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.12
Damien Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Boateng who takes it down. Robbie Boateng skips past Alvaro Mendoza! Robbie Boateng comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Joel Litmanen easily smothers it!
54.54
Hugo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani edges inside the box! Nacer Ramdani shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
55.02
Ade Garba knocks the ball forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
57.11
Fernando Fernandes receives the ball from a throw-in from Drazen Tudor. Fernando Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein controls it well on his chest. Rene Klein edges inside the box! Rene Klein tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rene Klein! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Dutchman!
61.32
Without breaking stride, Ignacio Pabón plays the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani threads the ball through to Emmanuel Levrat but he's offside!
66.32
Damien Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Garba.
71.58
Fernando Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Levrat who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Levrat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.18
Hugo Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani rushes past Damien Duberry! Nacer Ramdani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
77.46
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Igor Nikiforov replacing Alvaro Mendoza, Helder Costa replacing Nacer Ramdani and Arthur Greening replacing Rene Klein .
78.51
Ignacio Pabón threads the ball through to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson knocks the ball forward to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening threads the ball through to Emmanuel Levrat but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
23.2%
42.7%
34.1%

Scorers
Rene Klein 29, 49, 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rene Klein of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
7
2.Alvaro Mendoza (DEF)
6
3.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
4.Ade Garba (DEF)
6
5.Erik Ásgeirsson (MID)
6
6.Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
7
7.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Drazen Tudor (MID)
6
9.Emmanuel Levrat (ATT)
6
10.Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
7
11.Rene Klein (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Igor Nikiforov (MID)
6
13.Helder Costa (DEF)
6
14.Arthur Greening (ATT)
6