Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 7,375 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
0.00
Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.45
Farid Capiaux runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Farid Capiaux plays a one-two with Linus Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Farid Capiaux provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Antonio Vila has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.18
Mark Oshadogan knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Aladino Maiuri smothers it!
8.11
Linus Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill May. Bill May lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. With a superhuman jump, Juan Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.19
Peter Rothovius hits a low pass to Mark Oshadogan. Mark Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Dean who brings the ball under control. Alberto Dean knocks the ball forward to Khalid Elkhatabi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.33
Peter Rothovius passes the ball forward to Duncan Barry. Duncan Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farid Capiaux.
15.14
Duncan Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Rothovius. Peter Rothovius darts forward. Peter Rothovius plays a scrappy one-two with Ruuben Rajalin and advances towards the goal... Peter Rothovius muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Aladino Maiuri, sees it late!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
20.31
Peter Rothovius knocks the ball forward to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.44
Farid Capiaux threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill May. Bill May side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.44
Duncan Barry takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Scott Law. Scott Law flicks a high pass forward. Peter Rothovius controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Rothovius laces a weighted ball forward to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin edges inside the box! Farid Capiaux hacks Ruuben Rajalin from behind! Ruuben Rajalin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
26.44
The referee points to the spot..
27.17
Alberto Dean steps up. Aladino Maiuri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.05
Scott Law laces a through ball forward to Peter Rothovius. Peter Rothovius makes a probing pass to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean shoots from 25 yards. Aladino Maiuri comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.17
Linus Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Jess.
33.04
Garry Telfer barges into Scott Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.01
Garry Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Nicky Smith replacing Marvin Jess. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
48.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.19
Edmundo Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman plays a one-two with Bill May and rushes in on goal... Remco Veldman rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.35
Edmundo Carmona knocks the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant threads the ball through into the box. Juan Torres comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
55.58
Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Bill May. Bill May knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
59.25
Peter Rothovius kicks a strong pass forward to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi skips past Andre Marques! Khalid Elkhatabi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.07
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Bakary Kaiser replacing Juan Torres, Jonathan Giacchetta replacing Remco Veldman and Jose Fortes Marin replacing Farid Capiaux .
63.04
Duncan Barry comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Kaiser. Duncan Barry is warned by the referee! Bakary Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.08
Jose Fortes Marin hacks Ruuben Rajalin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruuben Rajalin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.27
Showing composure, Jonathan Giacchetta plays the ball forward to Bill May. Bill May shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Antonio Vila. Excellent save.
77.04
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Paviot replacing Arturo Hernandez and Gianluca De Palma replacing Ruuben Rajalin .
78.11
Peter Rothovius barges into Bakary Kaiser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.40
Duncan Barry makes a probing pass to Mark Oshadogan. Mark Oshadogan knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Ferrer. Rodolfo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aladino Maiuri who gathers it comfortably.
85.00
Rodolfo Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi plays a one-two with Alberto Dean and rushes in on goal... Khalid Elkhatabi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
87.43
Jose Fortes Marin hits a low pass to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.31
Andre Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant plays a perfect one-two with Bakary Kaiser and rushes in on goal... Graham Serrant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%
Scorers
Peter Rothovius 15 Alberto Dean 27 (p) | Farid Capiaux 2 Bill May 21 Juan Torres 36 Graham Serrant 89 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Farid Capiaux of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
1. | Antonio Vila (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Arturo Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Scott Law (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Duncan Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Marvin Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Peter Rothovius (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
7. | Mark Oshadogan (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Rodolfo Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Khalid Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Ruuben Rajalin (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Alberto Dean (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Mathieu Paviot (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Nicky Smith (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Gianluca De Palma (MID) | 6 |
1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Farid Capiaux (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Linus Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Remco Veldman (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Garry Telfer (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Bill May (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Bakary Kaiser (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Jonathan Giacchetta (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Jose Fortes Marin (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |