Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo YoudsP. Youds67
G
1
G
55Mike EadieM. Eadie
Ian JobsonI. Jobson64
D
2
D
65Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta55
D
3
D
54Alistair BallA. Ball
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham53
D
4
D
51Craig SmithC. Smith
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
M
63Darren WatsonD. Watson
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
56Robert ClarkeR. Clarke
Vito PegoloV. Pegolo60
M
captain7
M
55Ugo KasperU. Kasper
Simon RufusS. Rufus57
M
8
M
55Callum ThomsonC. Thomson
Chris FoxC. Fox64
A
9
M
53Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner
David GrondinD. Grondin56
A
10
A
56Jacob SalakoJ. Salako
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler52
A
11captain
A
54Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio
 
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
12
G
53Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
13
D
50Manuele AnastasiM. Anastasi
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs48
A
14
M
47Ashley BrownA. Brown

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Sheffield United. 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 Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Hunt.


0.00
Middlesbrough get the match underway!
4.25
Darren Watson flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
10.07
Darren Watson flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Salako who brings the ball under control. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ballotta.
14.37
Darren Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ballotta.
15.49
Ian Jobson passes the ball forward to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo makes a probing pass to David Grondin. David Grondin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
16.20
Matthias Brückner takes it forward alone. Matthias Brückner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Ballotta.
20.07
Vito Pegolo hits a low pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.22
Andy Strachan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
24.33
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
27.19
Andy Strachan surges forward with the ball. Andy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.22
Benedetto Sturba flicks a high pass forward to Robert Clarke who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Robert Clarke plays the ball forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Andy Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Mike Eadie gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.50
Andy Strachan makes a simple pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler threads the ball through into the box. David Grondin shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
39.54
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Simon Rufus collects the pass. Simon Rufus makes a simple pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.28
Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.54
Vito Pegolo knocks the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dietmar Ziegler scores for Middlesbrough!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
53.15
Benedetto Sturba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Watson. Darren Watson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Salako cuts inside the box! Jacob Salako comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Paolo Youds is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.09
Simon Rufus barges into Darren Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.28
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
61.32
Craig Smith threads a neat ball through to Matthias Brückner. Matthias Brückner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.26
Alistair Ball flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Brückner collects the pass. Matthias Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.28
Vito Pegolo sees Dietmar Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Ziegler finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.28
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Ashley Brown replacing Benedetto Sturba .
79.25
Ugo Kasper threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.06
Robert Clarke sees a break and surges forward. Robert Clarke hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
85.36
David Grondin hacks Alistair Ball from behind! David Grondin is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Ball runs off the knock.
90.00
Andy Strachan threads a neat ball through to David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Sheffield United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
23.2%
47.6%
29.3%

Scorers
Dietmar Ziegler 24, 45
Jacob Salako 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Ziegler of Middlesbrough

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

1.Mike Eadie (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)
6
4.Craig Smith (DEF)
6
5.Darren Watson (MID)
7
6.Robert Clarke (MID)
6
7.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)
7
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)
6
13.Manuele Anastasi (DEF)
0
14.Ashley Brown (MID)
6