Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 9,326 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
18.19
0-0David Jacobs makes a simple pass to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Joao Rego. Joao Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Hugo Alves.
21.12
0-0Phil Mercer makes a simple pass to Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce plays a quick one-two with Jamie Delaney and rushes in on goal... Dennis Pearson hacks Kevin Royce from behind! Kevin Royce appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.35
0-0Brendan Plowright knocks the ball forward to John Keegan. John Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Mortensen. Lee Mortensen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Steve Kitson. Excellent block.
24.39
0-0Kevin Royce threads a neat ball through to Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.15
With some swift thinking, Julian Cabrera plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Ledley Butt. Excellent save.
32.22
0-0Kevin Royce hits a low pass to Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro rushes past David Jacobs! Jose Javier Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
34.21
Steve Kitson sees Matthew Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.53
Phil Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Titus Delaney who takes it down. Titus Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ledley Butt gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
Jose Javier Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Javier Castro shoots from 25 yards. Ledley Butt gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
47.46
Brendan Plowright flicks a high pass forward to John Keegan who brings the ball under control. John Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Mortensen. Lee Mortensen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
48.18
Phil Mercer makes a simple pass to Don Hendry. Don Hendry makes a simple pass to Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
49.29
Joao Rego surges forward with the ball. Joao Rego plays a quick one-two with Dave Smith and rushes in on goal... Joao Rego shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.28
David Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smith controls it well on his chest. Dave Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alves who gathers it comfortably.
54.43
Phil Mercer threads a neat ball through to Don Hendry. Don Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Fowler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Titus Delaney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ledley Butt smothers it!
55.08
David Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Del Piero controls it well on his chest. Datti Mohamed Del Piero hits a low pass to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright edges inside the box! Brendan Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.22
Lee Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to John Keegan who brings the ball under control. John Keegan rushes past Phil Mercer! John Keegan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
60.22
0-0Wycombe Wanderers have made a substitution with Ugo Simonsen replacing Jose Javier Castro .
63.04
David Jacobs makes an attacking run forward. David Jacobs cuts inside the box! David Jacobs cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.10
With vision, Joao Rego picks a pass forward to Edward Mike. Edward Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alves who gathers it comfortably.
67.04
Seeing Brendan Plowright's attacking run, Dave Smith quickly throws the ball into his path. Brendan Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Joao Rego controls it well on his chest. Joao Rego shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.09
Steve Kitson threads the ball through to Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege plays a scrappy one-two with Jamie Delaney and advances towards the goal... Moritz Ziege side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.01
Edward Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Smith. Dave Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Rego. Joao Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
79.13
0-1Kevin Royce hits a low pass to Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege passes the ball forward to Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kevin Royce scores for Wycombe Wanderers!!
84.30
David Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Rego. Joao Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Mike. Edward Mike shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Dennis Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smith. Dave Smith cuts inside the box! Dave Smith rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
28.7%
43.7%
27.6%
Scorers
| Dave Smith 90 | Kevin Royce 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Royce of Wycombe Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ledley Butt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Jacobs (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Anthony Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Pearson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Datti Mohamed Del Piero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joao Rego (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lee Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Smith (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | John Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brendan Plowright (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ross Robson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nwankwo Henry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eoin Ward (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Alves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Phil Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steve Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moritz Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matthew Fowler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Royce (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Julian Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Javier Castro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Spencer McManaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Sharpe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |