Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 9,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jacobs.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the first half underway!
3.29
Steve Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
8.05
Brenny van Dijk flicks a high ball forward to Des Murrin who takes it down. Des Murrin rushes past David Jacobs! Some silky footwork from Des Murrin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Ledley Butt reads it well. Well saved!
9.32
Steve Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Best who brings the ball under control. Robbie Best surges forward with the ball. Robbie Best rushes past David Jacobs! Robbie Best takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ledley Butt manages to gather it easily.
14.37
David Royce plays the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.45
Dennis Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Lee Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Lee Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.46
Mauricio Tedoldi comes in with a late challenge on Dave Smith. The referee calls over Mauricio Tedoldi and warns him to calm down! Dave Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.03
Dennis Pearson sees space and advances. Dennis Pearson plays a scrappy one-two with Lee Mortensen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis Pearson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.17
Titus Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Murrin. Des Murrin shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.44
David Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Mike. Edward Mike shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.12
Joao Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
44.29
Mauricio Tedoldi receives the ball from a throw-in from Brenny van Dijk. Mauricio Tedoldi threads a neat ball through to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks the ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Robbie Best provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robbie Best!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Titus Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Des Murrin. Des Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.14
Steve Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Edworthy. Titus Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako beats his man to it with a header but Ledley Butt is on top of it.
60.41
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Titus Edworthy and Dave Harrison replacing Marco Campedelli .
69.03
Dennis Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Mike. Edward Mike passes the ball forward to John Keegan. Seeing a gap ahead, John Keegan plays the ball forward to Brendan Plowright who has made a great run into the box. Brendan Plowright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Westwood with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
72.17
Lee Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright plays a quick one-two with Dave Smith and rushes in on goal... Brendan Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Richard Westwood. Excellent save.
73.12
Mauricio Tedoldi threads a neat ball through to David Royce. With a delightful solo run, David Royce stretches the opposition's defence. David Royce flicks a high pass forward. Des Murrin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Des Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.37
With a delightful solo run, David Jacobs stretches the opposition's defence. David Jacobs runs straight at the defence! David Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Westwood!
79.46
Robbie Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs threads the ball through into the box. David Jacobs hacks Trevor Makin from behind! Penalty not given!!
84.27
Mauricio Tedoldi darts forward. Mauricio Tedoldi sees Trevor Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Makin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
85.11
Joao Rego flicks a high pass forward. Edward Mike collects the pass. Edward Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
89.49
Mauricio Tedoldi flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Murrin. Des Murrin shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.2%
42.7%
28.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Best of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Richard Westwood (GK)
6
2.Marco Campedelli (DEF)
6
3.Steve Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Tedoldi (DEF)
7
6.Steve Salako (MID)
7
7.David Royce (MID)
6
8.Robbie Best (MID)goal scored
9
9.Duncan Jacobs (MID)
6
10.Des Murrin (ATT)
7
11.Titus Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Trevor Makin (GK)
6
13.Dave Harrison (ATT)
6
14.Harvey Clarke (GK)
0

1.Ledley Butt (GK)
7
2.David Jacobs (DEF)
7
3.Anthony Wilcox (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Pearson (DEF)
7
5.Datti Mohamed Del Piero (MID)
6
6.Edward Mike (MID)
7
7.Joao Rego (MID)
7
8.Lee Mortensen (MID)
7
9.Dave Smith (ATT)
6
10.John Keegan (ATT)
7
11.Brendan Plowright (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ross Robson (GK)
0
13.Nwankwo Henry (DEF)
0
14.Eoin Ward (DEF)
0