Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Norwich CityNorwich City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley ButtL. Butt62
G
1
G
44Eddie BowyerE. Bowyer
Anthony WilcoxA. Wilcox66
D
2
D
51Nigel GoodwinN. Goodwin
Dennis PearsonD. Pearson56
D
3
D
50Thierry PerryT. Perry
Nwankwo HenryN. Henry55
D
4captain
D
49George CroftG. Croft
Matthew BrittonM. Britton70
M
5
D
47Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock
Datti Mohamed Del PieroD. Del Piero67
M
6
M
68Morris PriestleyM. Priestley
Jason Lua-LuaJ. Lua-Lua64
M
captain7
M
62Dale EdwardsD. Edwards
Sylvain BowerS. Bower55
M
8
M
56Trevor Lua-LuaT. Lua-Lua
Dave SmithD. Smith64
A
9
M
54Lomano BrambleL. Bramble
John KeeganJ. Keegan52
A
10
A
64Edward LisbieE. Lisbie
Brendan PlowrightB. Plowright52
A
11
A
58Jermaine HarleyJ. Harley
 
Ross RobsonR. Robson58
G
12
A
54Darren CooperD. Cooper
Eoin WardE. Ward49
D
13
M
50Matt HowellsM. Howells
Alistair ShearerA. Shearer48
A
14
A
49Brian BoltonB. Bolton

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 4,762 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.


0.00
Norwich City kick off!
2.23
Nwankwo Henry threads a neat ball through to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, John Keegan. John Keegan cuts inside the box! Trevor Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on John Keegan. Penalty not given!!
3.40
Thierry Perry catches Dave Smith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.16
Jason Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Bower who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Bower threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Eddie Bowyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.45
Dennis Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smith. With great vision, Dave Smith plays the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Del Piero who has made a great run into the box. Datti Mohamed Del Piero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.17
Morris Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Edward Lisbie comfortably collects the pass. Edward Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Butt who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads a neat ball through to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright rushes past Peter Flintlock! Brendan Plowright tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Bowyer with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
36.58
Trevor Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Dale Edwards. Dale Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Thierry Perry clumsily knocks into Brendan Plowright. Thierry Perry is warned by the referee! Brendan Plowright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Matt Howells replacing Trevor Lua-Lua.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.31
Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads the ball through to Matthew Britton. Matthew Britton knocks the ball forward into space. Datti Mohamed Del Piero bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
48.38
Jason Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Goodwin.
51.53
Matthew Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dale Edwards.
54.30
John Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Smith controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brendan Plowright through on goal. Brendan Plowright rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.49
Datti Mohamed Del Piero passes the ball forward to Jason Lua-Lua. Jason Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
57.05
Jason Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Edward Lisbie. Jason Lua-Lua is warned by the referee! Edward Lisbie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.36
Dennis Pearson makes a strong solo run forward. Dennis Pearson threads a neat ball through to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Smith. Dave Smith makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.58
Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads a neat ball through to John Keegan. John Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
81.13
Anthony Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, John Keegan. John Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eddie Bowyer.
82.42
Sylvain Bower takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Nigel Goodwin chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
85.42
Dale Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble collects the pass. Lomano Bramble controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jermaine Harley through on goal. Jermaine Harley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Ledley Butt.
89.51
George Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Priestley. Morris Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Edward Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Edward Lisbie shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Norwich City
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
22.1%
44.1%
33.8%

Scorers
Brendan Plowright 12, 28, 74
Datti Mohamed Del Piero 18
Dave Smith 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Plowright of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Butt (GK)
6
2.Anthony Wilcox (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Pearson (DEF)
7
4.Nwankwo Henry (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Britton (MID)
6
6.Datti Mohamed Del Piero (MID)goal scored
7
7.Jason Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8.Sylvain Bower (MID)
6
9.Dave Smith (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Keegan (ATT)
6
11.Brendan Plowright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ross Robson (GK)
0
13.Eoin Ward (DEF)
0
14.Alistair Shearer (ATT)
0

1.Eddie Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Nigel Goodwin (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Perry (DEF)yellow card
5
4.George Croft (DEF)
6
5.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
6
6.Morris Priestley (MID)
6
7.Dale Edwards (MID)
6
8.Trevor Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9.Lomano Bramble (MID)
6
10.Edward Lisbie (ATT)
6
11.Jermaine Harley (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Cooper (ATT)
0
13.Matt Howells (MID)
6
14.Brian Bolton (ATT)
0