Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 17,563 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.


0.00
West Ham United kick off the first half!
2.46
Ross Banks barges into Altti Gadd. Ross Banks is shown the yellow card! Altti Gadd runs off the knock.
3.41
Hakan Abdullah passes the ball forward to Ross Banks. Ross Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
4.25
Gianmatteo Da Rold flicks a high pass forward to Ross Banks who brings the ball under control. Ross Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam knocks the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.10
Don Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges skips past Younes Kossingou! Some good footwork from Eduardo Verges provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Dennis Tudor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.12
Ross Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
10.48
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shota Groenendijk hits a low pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.47
Altti Gadd flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob James. Jacob James finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.25
Bill Guppy hits a low pass to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk collects the pass. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.53
Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Kechiouche. Nabil Kechiouche hits a low pass to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus plays the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk who has made a great run into the box. Shota Groenendijk takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Harry Emerton!
21.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.54
Nabil Kechiouche flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Taavi Arctopolitanus whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bryan Stam scores for Middlesbrough!!
39.15
Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Ferrer darts forward. Eugenio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.32
Gianmatteo Da Rold sees Ross Banks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Banks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Banks shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
47.32
Ross Banks threads a neat ball through to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
48.19
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Ferrer plays a one-two with Bryan Stam and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eugenio Ferrer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.42
Runar Iversen flicks a high pass forward to Don Morrison who brings the ball under control. Don Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Tudor who gathers it comfortably.
53.26
Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward. Shota Groenendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shota Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.04
West Ham United have made a substitution with Thomas Döring replacing Jacob James .
63.44
Ross Banks makes a probing pass to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
71.07
Nabil Kechiouche threads the ball through to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from long range but Harry Emerton is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
72.29
Nabil Kechiouche runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nabil Kechiouche knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Dutchman!
77.06
Fredrik Drake makes a simple pass to Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring runs straight at the defence! Thomas Döring tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Dennis Tudor!
78.35
Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Taavi Arctopolitanus. Taavi Arctopolitanus shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.45
Younes Kossingou flicks a high pass forward to Nabil Kechiouche who brings the ball under control. Nabil Kechiouche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam makes a great pass forward. Taavi Arctopolitanus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.09
Liborio Aleman darts forward. Liborio Aleman makes a simple pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75%
25%
Play Area
19.4%
47.2%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bryan Stam of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Harry Emerton (GK)
7
2.Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3.Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
4.Liborio Aleman (DEF)
6
5.Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6.Altti Gadd (MID)
6
7.Don Morrison (MID)
6
8.Fredrik Drake (MID)
6
9.Jacob James (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Eduardo Verges (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Daniel Grantt (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Merson (DEF)
0
13.Thomas Döring (ATT)goal scored
7
14.Alexandre Castro (ATT)
0