Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     LiverpoolLiverpool
Ben CouchBen Couch Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Dennis TudorD. Tudor77
G
1
G
74René ChappuisR. Chappuis
Gianmatteo Da RoldG. Da Rold70
D
2
D
68Damien FentonD. Fenton
Younes KossingouY. Kossingou72
D
3
D
68Alan MannA. Mann
Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah82
D
4
D
74Anthony EdghillA. Edghill
Bill GuppyB. Guppy73
D
5
D
73Dean WetherallD. Wetherall
Eugenio FerrerE. Ferrer83
M
captain6
M
80Steven KeeganS. Keegan
Tryggvi GudmundssonT. Gudmundsson76
M
7
M
70Ruel BellamyR. Bellamy
Anthony HumanA. Human80
M
8
A
72Thierry BrandT. Brand
Shota GroenendijkS. Groenendijk76
A
9captain
A
69Victor KettingV. Ketting
Taavi ArctopolitanusT. Arctopolitanus76
A
10
A
74Neil WestwoodN. Westwood
Gary RaeG. Rae73
A
11
A
69Alex HendersonA. Henderson
 
Bryan StamB. Stam76
A
12
D
71Craig ProctorC. Proctor
Carl MintoC. Minto72
D
13
M
68Oscar Jr. GravaO. Grava
Nabil KechioucheN. Kechiouche77
M
14
A
69Duncan EdworthyD. Edworthy

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,735 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
3.26
Steven Keegan clumsily knocks into Eugenio Ferrer. Steven Keegan is warned by the referee! Eugenio Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.12
Eugenio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Gary Rae. Gary Rae makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Shota Groenendijk. Some world-class footwork from Shota Groenendijk provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.57
Younes Kossingou knocks the ball forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tryggvi Gudmundsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
Ruel Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Ruel Bellamy is warned by the referee! Tryggvi Gudmundsson runs off the knock.
15.32
Ruel Bellamy makes a simple pass to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Brand but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.21
Eugenio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Rae. Gary Rae shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.56
Hakan Abdullah passes the ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.30
Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Brand who brings the ball neatly under control. Thierry Brand shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
27.45
Anthony Human knocks the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mann.
30.31
Eugenio Ferrer hits a low pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.52
Without breaking stride, Anthony Human plays the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.26
Hakan Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Human. Anthony Human knocks the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.21
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Victor Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Ketting plays a one-two with Neil Westwood and advances towards the goal... Victor Ketting strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Tudor comfortably smothers it!
39.21
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Gary Rae. Gary Rae shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.32
Hakan Abdullah sees Anthony Human in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Human makes a probing pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
47.22
Anthony Human chips the ball to his team mate, Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus whips in a cross ball towards Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
48.43
Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Tryggvi Gudmundsson collects the pass. Tryggvi Gudmundsson threads a neat ball through to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.13
Damien Fenton sees Ruel Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Bellamy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruel Bellamy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Thierry Brand is offside!
55.03
Younes Kossingou kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk collects the pass. Shota Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
57.55
Gianmatteo Da Rold flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Human who brings the ball under control. Anthony Human threads the ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from outside the area but is denied by René Chappuis. Excellent save.
59.46
Anthony Human chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Rae. Gary Rae shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
60.16
Ruel Bellamy threads the ball through to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.30
Anthony Edghill sees Ruel Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Ketting. Victor Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.18
Ruel Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Anthony Human knocks the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Bellamy laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.18
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shota Groenendijk shoots from long range but is denied by René Chappuis. Excellent save.
85.06
Anthony Edghill passes the ball forward to Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ruel Bellamy makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Bellamy shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Tudor smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

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

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
22.5%
44.9%
32.6%

Scorers
Neil Westwood 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Bellamy of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Dennis Tudor (GK)
7
2.Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3.Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4.Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
7
5.Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
7
7.Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
7
8.Anthony Human (MID)
8
9.Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
7
10.Taavi Arctopolitanus (ATT)
6
11.Gary Rae (ATT)
6
 
12.Bryan Stam (ATT)
0
13.Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14.Nabil Kechiouche (MID)
0

1.René Chappuis (GK)
8
2.Damien Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Alan Mann (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Edghill (DEF)
6
5.Dean Wetherall (DEF)
6
6.Steven Keegan (MID)
6
7.Ruel Bellamy (MID)
9
8.Thierry Brand (ATT)
6
9.Victor Ketting (ATT)
7
10.Neil Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Proctor (DEF)
0
13.Oscar Jr. Grava (MID)
0
14.Duncan Edworthy (ATT)
0