Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo YoudsP. Youds67
G
1
G
55Adam PerryA. Perry
Ian JobsonI. Jobson64
D
2
D
70Gianluca BrambillaG. Brambilla
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta55
D
3captain
D
69Pier G. TacchinardiP. Tacchinardi
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham53
D
4
D
59Kevin BlackK. Black
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
M
64Kieron CarltonK. Carlton
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
63Daniele CoppingD. Copping
Vito PegoloV. Pegolo60
M
captain7
M
62Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi
Simon RufusS. Rufus57
M
8
M
55Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca
Chris FoxC. Fox64
A
9
A
64Piero NegroP. Negro
David GrondinD. Grondin56
A
10
A
59Jody ImpeyJ. Impey
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler52
A
11
A
34Diego CarparelliD. Carparelli
 
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
12
D
56Marvin WrightM. Wright
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
13
M
52Daniele CharltonD. Charlton
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs47
A
14
G
45Simon HapgoodS. Hapgood

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
9.38
Kevin Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Agliardi. Paolo Agliardi chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Carparelli. Diego Carparelli whips in a cross ball towards Jody Impey. Jody Impey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.06
Kevin Black flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Copping collects the pass. Daniele Copping makes a simple pass to Jody Impey. Jody Impey makes a pass forward but Piero Negro is yards offside!
20.43
Pier G. Tacchinardi threads a neat ball through to Paolo Agliardi. Paolo Agliardi sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Agliardi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paolo Youds manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.16
With imagination, Kevin Black picks a pass forward to Edward Mendonca. Edward Mendonca darts forward. Edward Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Jobson.
26.21
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Chris Fox who brings the ball under control. Chris Fox lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
27.47
Gianluca Brambilla flicks a high pass forward. Edward Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Impey. Jody Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Piero Negro. Piero Negro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Paolo Youds is on top of it.
28.19
Stan Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Rufus. Simon Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Chris Fox who brings the ball under control. Chris Fox shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.50
Andy Strachan hits a low pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
32.21
Kevin Black threads a neat ball through to Paolo Agliardi. Paolo Agliardi makes a simple pass to Piero Negro. Piero Negro edges inside the box! Ian Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Piero Negro. Penalty not given!!
34.40
Daniele Copping flicks a high pass forward to Jody Impey who brings the ball under control. Jody Impey plays a quick one-two with Diego Carparelli and rushes in on goal... Jody Impey shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.46
Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Brambilla.
40.23
Vito Pegolo chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adam Perry smothers it!
44.02
Daniele Copping knocks the ball forward to Piero Negro. Piero Negro shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
Simon Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur have changed their lineup with Marvin Wright replacing Gianluca Brambilla.

45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.23
Jonas Rohrschneider makes a simple pass to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin collects the pass. David Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Chris Fox. Chris Fox makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.25
Jonas Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
49.17
Marvin Wright clumsily knocks into David Grondin. Marvin Wright is given a warning by the referee! David Grondin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.40
Simon Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.18
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Tacchinardi.
59.22
Vito Pegolo threads a neat ball through to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Adam Perry had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
61.22
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Simon Hapgood replacing Diego Carparelli .
71.04
Pier G. Tacchinardi darts forward. Pier G. Tacchinardi flicks a high pass forward. Jody Impey collects the pass. Jody Impey makes a great pass forward. Simon Hapgood runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.11
Pier G. Tacchinardi plays the ball forward to Edward Mendonca. Edward Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Hapgood. Simon Hapgood shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.36
Daniele Copping threads the ball through to Jody Impey. Jody Impey edges inside the box! Jody Impey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%

Scorers
Dietmar Ziegler 59
Jody Impey 9, 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jody Impey of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Youds (GK)
7
2.Ian Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Benoit Ballotta (DEF)
6
4.Stan Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6.Andy Strachan (MID)
6
7.Vito Pegolo (MID)
6
8.Simon Rufus (MID)
6
9.Chris Fox (ATT)
6
10.David Grondin (ATT)
6
11.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.David Grondin (MID)
0
13.Adam Cole (ATT)
0
14.Darius Jacobs (ATT)
0

1.Adam Perry (GK)
6
2.Gianluca Brambilla (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Tacchinardi (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Black (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Carlton (MID)
6
6.Daniele Copping (MID)
7
7.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
7
8.Edward Mendonca (MID)
6
9.Piero Negro (ATT)
6
10.Jody Impey (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Diego Carparelli (ATT)
7
 
12.Marvin Wright (DEF)
5
13.Daniele Charlton (MID)
0
14.Simon Hapgood (GK)
6