Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 3,787 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Middlesbrough and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Middlesbrough and Coventry City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off the first half!
2.56
0-0Mervin Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Salmon.
4.02
0-0Carl Davies makes a probing pass to Craig Richards. Craig Richards makes a probing pass to Richard Walker. Richard Walker tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
6.48
Adrian Deane passes the ball forward to Mervin Cooper. Mervin Cooper knocks the ball forward to Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.05
0-0Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.32
0-0Ashley Powell comes in with a late challenge on Steve Delaney. Ashley Powell is given a warning by the referee! Steve Delaney runs off the knock.
16.38
Stanley Bould makes a simple pass to Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.56
Billy Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Richard Walker. Richard Walker shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
24.08
Mervin Cooper threads the ball through to Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.43
0-0Mervin Cooper catches Billy Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee calls over Mervin Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Billy Le Tissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.22
0-1Carl Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Walker. Richard Walker shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.03
Danny Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Richard Walker. Richard Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
Mervin Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.20
Brian Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Ljungberg. Danny Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Richards. Craig Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.41
Stanley Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Green who gathers it comfortably.
57.16
Adrian Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Cooper. Mervin Cooper makes a simple pass to Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Green who gathers it comfortably.
60.00
Mervin Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell goes all the way! Ashley Powell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.27
Stanley Bould comes in with a late challenge on Billy Le Tissier. Stanley Bould is shown the yellow card! Billy Le Tissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.12
Carl Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Walker. Richard Walker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.02
Steve Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Davies. Carl Davies makes a simple pass to Richard Walker. Richard Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Richards. Craig Richards powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.41
Billy Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Billy Le Tissier plays a perfect one-two with Craig Richards and rushes in on goal... Billy Le Tissier tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.36
1-1Stanley Bould brings the ball forward. Stanley Bould goes all the way! Stanley Bould shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Emile Green easily smothers it.
75.48
Carl Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Walker. Richard Walker tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.25
Simon Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Bould. Stanley Bould sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Bould shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Emile Green.
90.00
Middlesbrough are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Coventry City's defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%
Scorers