Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,820 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Rio Matthews clumsily knocks into Simon Rufus. The referee calls over Rio Matthews and warns him to calm down! Simon Rufus runs off the knock.
8.20
Chris Fox barges into Tommaso Peccarisi. The referee calls over Chris Fox and warns him to calm down! Tommaso Peccarisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.38
0-0Stan Sheringham makes a probing pass to Simon Rufus. With great vision, Simon Rufus plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.55
0-0Simon Rufus plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Henrique Branco smothers it!
14.11
Nick Owen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nick Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Barry. Noel Barry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.43
0-0Leon Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Sheringham.
18.35
1-0Simon Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.19
Simon Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Chris Fox who brings the ball under control. Chris Fox finds some space and shoots from distance. Pedro Henrique Branco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.05
2-0Tommaso Peccarisi barges into David Grondin. The referee calls over Tommaso Peccarisi and warns him to calm down! David Grondin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.38
Simon Rufus makes a simple pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Branco!
36.44
Simon Rufus darts forward. Simon Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
40.32
With vision, Alejandro Leon laces a through ball forward to Rio Matthews. Rio Matthews plays the ball forward to Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero plays a one-two with Noel Barry and rushes in on goal... Antonio Caballero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.01
Rio Matthews flicks a high ball forward to Noel Barry who takes it down. Noel Barry edges inside the box! Noel Barry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Paolo Youds reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Stan Sheringham receives the ball from a throw-in from Benoit Ballotta. Stan Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo hits a low pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
47.17
Rio Matthews makes a simple pass to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp shoots from long range but is denied by Paolo Youds. Excellent save.
49.03
Leon Birnbaum hits a low pass to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
51.05
Andy Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
53.57
Leon Birnbaum threads the ball through to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
55.46
Stan Sheringham pushes up the pitch. Stan Sheringham plays the ball forward to Chris Fox. Chris Fox shoots from distance. Pedro Henrique Branco gets down and covers it.
57.56
Simon Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.32
2-1Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Pedro Fonseca replacing Antonio Caballero, Craig Glass replacing Rio Matthews and Adilson Meeuwis replacing Tommaso Peccarisi .
65.15
2-1Adilson Meeuwis clumsily knocks into Chris Fox. Adilson Meeuwis is shown the yellow card! Chris Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Anthony Weaver plays the ball forward to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.31
Simon Rufus flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin collects the pass. David Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
83.41
2-1Benoit Ballotta makes a simple pass to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo makes an attacking run forward. Vito Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Craig Ball's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.03
2-1Jonas Rohrschneider takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Craig Glass reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.48
Showing composure, Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Fox of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Youds (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benoit Ballotta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stan Sheringham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vito Pegolo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Rufus (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Chris Fox (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Grondin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dietmar Ziegler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Grondin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Jacobs (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Branco (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Matthews (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noel Barry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Adrian Redknapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Caballero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pedro Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adilson Meeuwis (DEF) |  | 5 |