Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio VilaA. Vila65
G
1captain
G
62Adrian MendoncaA. Mendonca
Arturo HernandezA. Hernandez71
D
captain2
D
61Karim Van GobbelK. Van Gobbel
Scott LawS. Law68
D
3
D
60Darius RodgersD. Rodgers
Duncan BarryD. Barry38
D
4
D
60Abel PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Marvin JessM. Jess38
D
5
D
58Jose SanchezJ. Sanchez
Peter RothoviusP. Rothovius76
M
6
M
63Gary RitchieG. Ritchie
Mark OshadoganM. Oshadogan75
M
7
M
63Bakary SammerB. Sammer
Rodolfo FerrerR. Ferrer70
M
8
M
41Craig WestwoodC. Westwood
Khalid ElkhatabiK. Elkhatabi77
A
9
A
66Duncan JacobsD. Jacobs
Ruuben RajalinR. Rajalin74
A
10
A
66Jacob RowettJ. Rowett
Alberto DeanA. Dean69
A
11
A
42Mervin RiggottM. Riggott
 
Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot67
A
12
D
54Jason EvansJ. Evans
Nicky SmithN. Smith60
M
13
G
50Youssouf FlautoY. Flauto
Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma52
M
14
G
33Robbie WoodcockR. Woodcock

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,800 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.01
Jose Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Craig Westwood who takes it down. Craig Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Riggott. Mervin Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Antonio Vila has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.22
Mark Oshadogan surges forward with the ball. Mark Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.00
Rodolfo Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Jacobs. The referee calls over Rodolfo Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Duncan Jacobs runs off the knock.
10.13
Mark Oshadogan threads the ball through to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.39
Mark Oshadogan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Ferrer. Rodolfo Ferrer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.41
Craig Westwood threads the ball through to Mervin Riggott. Mervin Riggott shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
18.38
Darius Rodgers barges into Khalid Elkhatabi. Darius Rodgers is given a warning by the referee! Khalid Elkhatabi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.03
Scott Law makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Law shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.38
Mark Oshadogan threads the ball through to Scott Law. Scott Law flicks a high ball forward to Khalid Elkhatabi who takes it down. Khalid Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Craig Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Gary Ritchie shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
33.19
Darius Rodgers makes a probing pass to Gary Ritchie. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Ritchie plays the ball forward to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett finds some space and shoots from distance but Antonio Vila reads it well. Good save!
39.59
Mark Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Rothovius collects the pass. Peter Rothovius makes a simple pass to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi plays a scrappy one-two with Ruuben Rajalin and advances towards the goal... Khalid Elkhatabi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Khalid Elkhatabi scores for Middlesbrough!!
45.00
Jose Sanchez threads the ball through to Darius Rodgers. Darius Rodgers passes the ball forward to Mervin Riggott. Mervin Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Ferrer.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Nicky Smith replacing Marvin Jess. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.35
Abel Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Jose Sanchez. Jose Sanchez makes a probing pass to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.37
Peter Rothovius makes a simple pass to Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean rushes past Abel Pinheiro! Alberto Dean strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.15
Darius Rodgers makes a simple pass to Craig Westwood. Craig Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Riggott. Mervin Riggott outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
61.11
Craig Westwood barges into Peter Rothovius. The referee brings Craig Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Rothovius hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.01
Darius Rodgers catches Khalid Elkhatabi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Khalid Elkhatabi runs off the knock.
72.33
Darius Rodgers sees Duncan Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.20
Nicky Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Ferrer. With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Ferrer makes a pass forward but Alberto Dean makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
75.45
Bakary Sammer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Sammer tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.35
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Paviot replacing Arturo Hernandez and Gianluca De Palma replacing Ruuben Rajalin .
78.37
Peter Rothovius knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.58
Scott Law barges into Craig Westwood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
Duncan Barry flicks a high pass forward to Mark Oshadogan who brings the ball under control. Mark Oshadogan flicks the ball to his team mate, Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi knocks the ball forward to Gianluca De Palma but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.54
Scott Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Oshadogan. Mark Oshadogan brings the ball forward. Mark Oshadogan makes a probing pass to Peter Rothovius but he's offside!
90.00
Khalid Elkhatabi comes in with a late challenge on Jose Sanchez. Khalid Elkhatabi is shown the yellow card! Jose Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%

Scorers
Khalid Elkhatabi 40
Alberto Dean 53
Duncan Jacobs 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Oshadogan of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Vila (GK)
6
2.Arturo Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Scott Law (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Duncan Barry (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Jess (DEF)
6
6.Peter Rothovius (MID)
7
7.Mark Oshadogan (MID)
9
8.Rodolfo Ferrer (MID)
6
9.Khalid Elkhatabi (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Ruuben Rajalin (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Dean (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
13.Nicky Smith (MID)
6
14.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
6

1.Adrian Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Karim Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3.Darius Rodgers (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Abel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Jose Sanchez (DEF)
6
6.Gary Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Bakary Sammer (MID)
7
8.Craig Westwood (MID)
7
9.Duncan Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
6
11.Mervin Riggott (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Evans (DEF)
0
13.Youssouf Flauto (GK)
0
14.Robbie Woodcock (GK)
0