Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 10,971 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
0-0Roberto Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.09
0-1Ivan Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma threads a neat ball through to Joao Faria. Joao Faria whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Neuhaus!
12.45
0-1Gavin Swift flicks a high pass forward to Reginald Rascle who brings the ball under control. Reginald Rascle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Sinclair.
14.18
0-1Roberto Gerritsen threads the ball through to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus tries a spectacular long range effort but Andy Campbell is on top of it.
16.24
Joe Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Gerlach who takes it down. Alexander Gerlach makes a probing pass to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.22
0-1Alexander Gerlach hacks Alfred Mowbray from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Mowbray grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.22
Karim Zuidersma sees Roberto Gerritsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Gerritsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tottenham Hotspur are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.53
Albert Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Albert Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
36.45
Alexander Gerlach runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Andy Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.41
0-2Joe Salmon comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Mowbray. Joe Salmon is shown the yellow card! Alfred Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jose Javier Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Neuhaus collects the pass. Thomas Neuhaus finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Middlesbrough players seem much more motivated whilst the Tottenham Hotspur players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
49.12
Kwame de Vos darts forward. Kwame de Vos flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Mowbray who takes it down. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.53
Jose Javier Herrero sees Alexander Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Gerlach surges forward with the ball. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
53.36
Alexander Gerlach flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen makes a simple pass to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Mills.
66.07
Kwame de Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. With a superhuman jump, Reginald Rascle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Hibiki Kaneko gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.40
0-2Joe Salmon sees space and advances. Joe Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Gavin Swift. That should have been a goal!
69.30
Kwame de Vos plays the ball forward to Markus Raff. Markus Raff brings the ball forward. Markus Raff whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
72.33
Albert Ibanez makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero threads a neat ball through to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Alexander Gerlach sees Thomas Neuhaus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
79.40
Roberto Gerritsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Raff.
83.14
Kwame de Vos threads the ball through to Markus Raff. Markus Raff flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Mowbray who takes it down. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Hibiki Kaneko. Excellent save.
84.41
Ivan Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.04
Liam Mills threads a neat ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers
| Thomas Neuhaus 9, 36, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Neuhaus of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kwame de Vos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Albert Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kelvin Oliver (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Raff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Reginald Rascle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alfred Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Soviero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Richards (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yannick Brouard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Sinclair (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hibiki Kaneko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Salmon (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Ivan Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Karim Zuidersma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Gerritsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Gerlach (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Thomas Neuhaus (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Joao Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leandro Villegas (MID) | 0 | |