Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,264 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the match!
3.40
0-0Nicky Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Greaves. Max Greaves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.19
0-0Stanley Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Morris Goldberg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Goldberg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.02
0-0Jamie Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Edwards. Stanley Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.56
Dave Charles makes a simple pass to Max Greaves. Max Greaves shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.57
Morris Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen advances with the ball. Brendan Owen goes all the way! Brendan Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.28
0-0Ian Holloway takes it forward alone. Ian Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Anthony Huckerby!
22.05
Dave Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Max Greaves. Max Greaves goes all the way! Max Greaves takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.56
0-1Noel Izzet knocks the ball forward to Dave Charles. Dave Charles makes a simple pass to Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.20
Brendan Owen makes a beautiful solo run. Brendan Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.43
0-1Brendan Owen clumsily knocks into Jamie Shearer. Brendan Owen is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Shearer runs off the knock.
42.05
Tim Greening lofts the ball long. Ashley Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
54.57
Stanley Bould kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.44
0-1Anthony Le Saux catches Noel Izzet on the ankles. Anthony Le Saux is shown the yellow card! Noel Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.47
Nicky Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Edwards. Stanley Edwards shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.12
Spencer Stone flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Paolo Kahn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.16
1-1Middlesbrough are easily keeping Bristol City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.19
Tim Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Stone. Spencer Stone passes the ball forward to Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
89.19
Tim Greening knocks the ball forward to Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Kahn!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
30.2%
42.9%
27%
Scorers