Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Joe Grondin | J. Grondin |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | |||||||||
| Mark Dugbatey | M. Dugbatey |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Muzzy Bulent | M. Bulent | |||||||||
| Zbigniew Dudek | Z. Dudek |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Davy Jansen | D. Jansen | |||||||||
| Paul Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Guilherme Jesus | G. Jesus | |||||||||
| Saul Musacco | S. Musacco |  | 70 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | Richard Zois | R. Zois | |||||||||
| Rafael Reyes | R. Reyes |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Robert Neuhauser | R. Neuhauser | |||||||||
| Nicky Adams | N. Adams | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Elias Gollowitsch | E. Gollowitsch | |||||||||
| Daniel Costa | D. Costa | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | Massimiliano Kvarme | M. Kvarme | |||||||||
| Tarik Elhamdaoui | T. Elhamdaoui |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Youri Korneev | Y. Korneev | |||||||||
| Jose Tavares | J. Tavares | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Samuel Ramos | S. Ramos | |||||||||
| Mark Edusei | M. Edusei | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 |  | Marcel Helmer | M. Helmer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to AFC Bournemouth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
2.41
0-0Guilherme Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Neuhauser. Robert Neuhauser passes the ball forward to Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Korneev. Youri Korneev connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
3.19
0-0Mark Dugbatey lofts the ball long. Jose Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.17
Muzzy Bulent decides to run forward with the ball. Muzzy Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.29
0-0Elias Gollowitsch makes a probing pass to Youri Korneev. Youri Korneev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.51
0-0Daniel Costa surges forward with the ball. Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei but the linesman indicates offside!
15.18
Nicky Adams makes a probing pass to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.39
Massimiliano Kvarme chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
18.34
Robert Neuhauser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos goes all the way! Samuel Ramos tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
20.12
Robert Neuhauser knocks the ball forward to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Korneev. Youri Korneev connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.19
Daniel Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.34
Muzzy Bulent flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Zois. Richard Zois makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Zois shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.30
Rafael Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward but Jose Tavares is offside!
27.49
0-0Daniel Costa hacks Richard Zois from behind! Daniel Costa is shown the yellow card! Richard Zois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.19
Richard Zois flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.56
Rafael Reyes surges forward with the ball. Rafael Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.06
0-0AFC Bournemouth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Middlesbrough's defence.
39.30
Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Muzzy Bulent.
40.21
Elias Gollowitsch sees a break and surges forward. Elias Gollowitsch whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.02
Mark Dugbatey knocks the ball forward to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa knocks the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Robert Neuhauser threads the ball through to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Grondin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
1-0Rafael Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Reyes shoots from 25 yards. Luke Oakes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
49.11
Rafael Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.10
Rafael Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muzzy Bulent.
54.08
Daniel Costa knocks the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.00
Paul Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui rockets a shot on goal but somehow Luke Oakes manages to keep it out.
57.51
2-0Daniel Costa comes in with a late challenge on Muzzy Bulent. Daniel Costa is given a warning by the referee! Muzzy Bulent stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.31
Nicky Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.00
Zbigniew Dudek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa makes a probing pass to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.29
Guilherme Jesus passes the ball forward to Richard Zois. Richard Zois kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Korneev. Youri Korneev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.10
Daniel Costa advances with the ball. Daniel Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.54
Nicky Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.02
Nicky Adams passes the ball forward to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%
Scorers