Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,593 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Middlesbrough and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Middlesbrough and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
4.27
0-0Alun Beckham makes a probing pass to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams makes a probing pass to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.22
0-0Dayo Venturin comes in with a late challenge on Zbigniew Dudek. Dayo Venturin is shown the yellow card! Zbigniew Dudek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.24
0-1Stefano Vendrame flicks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton sees a break and surges forward. Zeljko Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.24
0-1Saul Musacco makes a probing pass to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Standing. Paul Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
14.19
Javier Becerra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Aaron McManaman shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.36
0-1Stefano Vendrame surges forward with the ball. Stefano Vendrame makes a simple pass to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Joe Grondin!
21.16
Nicky Adams makes a probing pass to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Paul Standing. Paul Standing flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Mattia Pagliarini.
22.53
Humphrey Hamers sees space and advances. Humphrey Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.34
Stefano Vendrame chips the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton chips the ball to his team mate, Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
28.00
Paul Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Standing. Paul Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Gomes!
33.02
Aaron McManaman makes a probing pass to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saul Musacco.
34.04
Zeljko Emerton knocks the ball forward to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean whips in a cross ball towards Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.53
Zbigniew Dudek passes the ball forward to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
38.14
1-1Stefano Vendrame sees space and advances. Stefano Vendrame deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Dean but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.23
Daniel Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Vendrame.
45.00
Zeljko Emerton passes the ball forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
49.38
Aaron McManaman threads the ball through to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Joe Grondin.
51.26
Rafael Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tarik Elhamdaoui scores for Middlesbrough!!
54.33
Zbigniew Dudek kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa brings the ball forward. Daniel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.49
2-1Ugo Dean clumsily knocks into Alun Beckham. Ugo Dean is warned by the referee! Alun Beckham runs off the knock.
61.43
Javier Becerra barges into Paul Standing. The referee calls over Javier Becerra and warns him to calm down! Paul Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.55
Salomon Wome passes the ball forward to Humphrey Hamers. Humphrey Hamers makes a simple pass to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
71.21
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.33
2-1Sergio Gomes clumsily knocks into Stefano Vendrame. Sergio Gomes is shown the yellow card! Stefano Vendrame stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.39
Alun Beckham makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.33
Humphrey Hamers threads the ball through to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.19
Stefano Vendrame makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman passes the ball forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ugo Dean scores for Chelsea!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
31.5%
41.3%
27.2%
Scorers
| Sergio Gomes 28 Tarik Elhamdaoui 51 | Ugo Dean 8, 87 |