Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 8,374 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-2-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-2-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.37
0-0Gianluca De Palma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.24
0-0Jermaine Adams catches Mattia Narciso on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Adams and warns him to calm down! Mattia Narciso stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.47
0-0Graham Pearce makes a probing pass to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot hits a low pass to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.55
Daniel Eadie hacks Mathieu Paviot from behind! The referee brings Daniel Eadie to one side and gives him a warning! Mathieu Paviot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Frederico Costa flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Adams.
20.07
0-0Frederico Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma puts a great ball through. Graham Pearce runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.37
0-0Frederico Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Antonio Vila manages to keep it out.
26.22
Eddie Higginbotham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Antonio Vila manages to keep it out.
27.13
Eddie Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to James Boertien. James Boertien makes a simple pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.54
1-0Graham Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes makes a probing pass between the defence to Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.35
Frederico Costa flicks a high ball forward to Mattia Narciso who takes it down. Mattia Narciso passes the ball forward but Callum Cleland is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. The Huddersfield Town players seem much more motivated whilst the Middlesbrough players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
48.08
Rafael Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.14
Eddie Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock passes the ball forward but Mattia Narciso is offside!
57.12
Stanley Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mercer collects the pass. Shaun Mercer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.00
Carlton Guppy hits a low pass to Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Paviot collects the pass. Mathieu Paviot knocks the ball forward to Shaun Mercer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.38
Jermaine Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Ince gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
65.31
Rafael Andres plays the ball forward to Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
66.10
Jermaine Vickers passes the ball forward to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Cleland!
71.09
Without breaking stride, Jermaine Vickers plays the ball forward to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.32
1-1James Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres plays the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland cuts inside the box! Callum Cleland strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Carlton Guppy.
73.12
1-1Corner kick to Huddersfield Town. Rafael Andres chips it out wide. Carlton Guppy reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.15
With great vision, Carlton Guppy plays the ball forward to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Hughes. Some silky footwork from Harry Hughes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by James Boertien!
77.39
1-1Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Mathieu Paviot .
78.47
Rafael Andres hits a low pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Cleland laces a through ball forward to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.24
Kemal Hitchcock catches Frederico Suarez on the ankles. The referee warns Kemal Hitchcock to calm down! Frederico Suarez runs off the knock.
84.10
Eddie Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa makes a probing pass to Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso shoots from outside the area but is denied by Antonio Vila. Excellent save.
89.24
Daniel Eadie sees Eddie Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
32.9%
43.5%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Pearce of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Vila (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Guppy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Frederico Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seb Bonnard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Pearce (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Nicky Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gianluca De Palma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Hughes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mathieu Paviot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shaun Mercer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jacob Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Byrne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Les Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paolo Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Vickers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Andres (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Artur Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frederico Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kemal Hitchcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mattia Narciso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriel Hernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Godber (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Rufus (MID) | 0 | |