Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Morris Smith passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from distance but it is miles over!
4.46
0-0Jonathan Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick threads the ball through to Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Gascoigne.
6.19
Matthew Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Gascoigne.
8.30
Jermaine Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Glass. Craig Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Green.
10.32
Paul Hendry takes it forward alone. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kwami Jager who gathers it comfortably.
14.05
Jermaine Simonsen makes a probing pass to Craig Glass. Craig Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Izquierdo.
24.10
Morris Smith threads the ball through to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.20
0-0Titus Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Simonsen. Jermaine Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jonathan Fenton.
28.03
Jermaine Simonsen threads the ball through to Martin Adams. Martin Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Benali.
33.04
Eoin Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.16
Eoin Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Ball.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Middlesbrough start the second half!
51.43
Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.37
Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Ball.
59.58
0-1Jonathan Benali makes a probing pass to Morris Smith. Morris Smith threads the ball through to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton powers a header at goal. Steve Barton scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
63.25
Matthew Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kwami Jager.
65.54
Adolfo Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick takes it forward alone. Matthew Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.27
Warren Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Adams. Martin Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Green.
78.36
0-1Titus Pearce catches Luke Shearer on the ankles. The referee calls over Titus Pearce and warns him to calm down! Luke Shearer runs off the knock.
79.47
Matthew Chadwick chips the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
89.31
Stuart Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick brings the ball forward. Matthew Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kwami Jager who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
22.1%
77.9%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%
Scorers
| Steve Barton 60 |