Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 12,409 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
1-0Albert Ibanez makes a simple pass to Liam Mills. Liam Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
6.11
1-0Liam Mills makes a simple pass to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.21
1-0Oscar Nappi barges into Alfred Mowbray. The referee calls over Oscar Nappi and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Mowbray runs off the knock.
26.09
1-0Kelvin Oliver hits a low pass to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.03
1-0Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
32.40
Yannick Brouard threads a neat ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. With a superhuman jump, Jimmy Albieri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.37
Max Riggott hits a low pass to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kelvin Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Black.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
47.57
Albert Ibanez advances with the ball. Albert Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.05
2-0Mike Jacobs catches Albert Ibanez on the ankles. The referee brings Mike Jacobs to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Ibanez runs off the knock.
59.10
2-0Kelvin Oliver threads the ball through to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray makes a looping header on goal. Jamie Fletcher punches it away to safety.
60.14
2-0Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Steven Wiltord replacing John Hansen .
63.50
Simon Blake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.08
Simon Blake threads a neat ball through to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois makes a convincing header but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
69.34
Kelvin Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.35
Mauricio Rubio clumsily knocks into Albert Ibanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.58
Liam Mills flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Albieri who gracefully takes it down. Jimmy Albieri shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.22
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Patrick Montague replacing Jamie Fletcher and Gavin Perry replacing Ashley Swift .
78.24
Max Gascoigne hits a low pass to Gavin Perry. Gavin Perry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
83.21
2-0Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Brian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Marvin Black blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.32
Max Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Nappi. Oscar Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois rushes past Albert Ibanez! Aladino Cois muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
22.7%
48.5%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Sinclair of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Ibanez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Max Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yannick Brouard (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Liam Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Albieri (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Brian Sinclair (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alfred Mowbray (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Brendan Maddison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Reginald Rascle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Soviero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jamie Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ashley Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Rubio (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Oscar Nappi (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | John Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aladino Cois (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mike Jacobs (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Patrick Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Perry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steven Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |