Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
3.21
0-0Paul Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.09
Paul Gascoigne decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.22
0-0Nicky Adams knocks the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.49
Nicky Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.37
0-0Pedro Histilloles comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Adams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Adams carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.07
0-0Carl Winterburn sees a break and surges forward. Carl Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Ringo Nakata!
28.14
Nicky Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ringo Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
0-0Tobias Schäfer hacks Paul Gascoigne from behind! Tobias Schäfer is warned by the referee! Paul Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.11
1-0Carl Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ringo Nakata has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.30
Gilbert Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Schäfer. Tobias Schäfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Haouche. Lamine Haouche goes all the way! Lamine Haouche shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.23
Zbigniew Dudek advances with the ball. Zbigniew Dudek makes a simple pass to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei plays a perfect one-two with Tarik Elhamdaoui and rushes in on goal... Mark Edusei shoots from just inside the box. Mark Edusei scores for Middlesbrough!!
44.02
Alen Vukoja clumsily knocks into Mark Edusei. The referee calls over Alen Vukoja and warns him to calm down! Mark Edusei runs off the knock.
45.00
Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.17
Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tarik Elhamdaoui!
53.00
3-1Middlesbrough are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tottenham Hotspur's defence.
54.01
Paul Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Paul Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Strauss.
55.35
Pedro Histilloles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoet Carrillo. Yoet Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.06
Alen Vukoja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Schäfer. Tobias Schäfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Joe Grondin!
59.19
3-1Marcus Joyce sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Joyce kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Tchoutang but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.55
Gilbert Aelbrecht chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Schäfer. Tobias Schäfer passes the ball forward to Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang shoots from long range. Joe Grondin easily smothers it.
66.07
Pedro Histilloles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saul Musacco.
69.41
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Strauss.
72.51
Nicky Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Adams shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
75.05
Pedro Histilloles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yoet Carrillo. Yoet Carrillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zbigniew Dudek.
79.53
Tobias Schäfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Haouche. Lamine Haouche knocks in a cross ball towards Yoet Carrillo. Yoet Carrillo flicks the ball with his head. Joe Grondin easily picks it out of the air!
84.38
Pedro Histilloles makes a probing pass to Yoet Carrillo. Yoet Carrillo goes all the way! Yoet Carrillo tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.53
Nicky Adams sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Strauss.
89.38
Gilbert Aelbrecht makes a probing pass to Marcus Joyce. Marcus Joyce flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tchoutang. Pierre Tchoutang shoots from distance. Joe Grondin easily smothers it.
90.00
Paul Gascoigne threads the ball through to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams makes a probing pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Strauss.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
24.4%
43.9%
31.7%
Scorers
| Mark Edusei 33, 40 Tarik Elhamdaoui 47 | Lamine Haouche 36 |