Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Youds | P. Youds |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Richard Ince | R. Ince | |||||||||
| Ian Jobson | I. Jobson | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 |  | Samuele Maiuri | S. Maiuri | |||||||||
| Benoit Ballotta | B. Ballotta | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Carl Scales | C. Scales | |||||||||
| Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Fredrik Salako | F. Salako | |||||||||
| Jonas Rohrschneider | J. Rohrschneider |  | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Darius Monk | D. Monk | |||||||||
| Andy Strachan | A. Strachan |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | James Forbes | J. Forbes | |||||||||
| Vito Pegolo | V. Pegolo | | 60 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Ross Grimandi | R. Grimandi | ||||||||
| Simon Rufus | S. Rufus | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Paolo Plowright | P. Plowright | |||||||||
| Chris Fox | C. Fox | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Warren Woodgate | W. Woodgate | |||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Wes Clegg | W. Clegg | |||||||||
| Dietmar Ziegler | D. Ziegler | | 52 | A | | 11 | | | A | 51 | | Morris Forbes | M. Forbes | ||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | | 55 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Dennis Peters | D. Peters | |||||||||
| Adam Cole | A. Cole | | 48 | A | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Alan Bastin | A. Bastin | |||||||||
| Darius Jacobs | D. Jacobs | | 48 | A | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Ruel Smith | R. Smith | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 4,274 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
2.15
0-0James Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Wes Clegg who brings the ball under control. Wes Clegg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.22
Stan Sheringham passes the ball forward to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.19
Vito Pegolo threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Fox. Chris Fox finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.46
1-0Ian Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Fox. Chris Fox finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.11
Stan Sheringham makes a probing pass to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo flicks the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Grondin!
16.30
2-0Jonas Rohrschneider takes a quick throw-in. Benoit Ballotta flicks the ball to his team mate, Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin collects the pass. David Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Maiuri.
18.48
Simon Rufus threads the ball through to David Grondin. David Grondin lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Fox. Chris Fox makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.57
With great vision, Carl Scales plays the ball forward to Darius Monk. Darius Monk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg plays a quick one-two with Warren Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Wes Clegg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Wes Clegg scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
24.03
Ross Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Ross Grimandi rushes past Ian Jobson! Ross Grimandi shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
27.12
Jonas Rohrschneider sees a break and surges forward. Jonas Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Chris Fox controls it well on his chest. Chris Fox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.27
Vito Pegolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
30.26
Stan Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Maiuri.
32.12
With some swift thinking, Paolo Plowright plays the ball forward to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.37
3-1Samuele Maiuri flicks a high ball forward to James Forbes who takes it down. James Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Paolo Youds. Excellent save.
39.55
Ross Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ballotta.
40.16
Darius Monk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.27
3-1Morris Forbes catches Stan Sheringham on the ankles. The referee calls over Morris Forbes and warns him to calm down! Stan Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
3-1Simon Rufus catches James Forbes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
3-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the second half!
47.07
Simon Rufus sees Chris Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Fox shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
54.21
Ian Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan threads a neat ball through to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ince who gathers it comfortably.
55.27
Darius Monk flicks a high pass forward. Morris Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.17
Stan Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rufus. Simon Rufus makes a probing pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.07
Ian Jobson threads the ball through to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.33
Without breaking stride, James Forbes plays the ball forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate advances inside the box! Warren Woodgate cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Warren Woodgate scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
71.04
Simon Rufus knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Fox. Chris Fox makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
73.51
James Forbes makes a probing pass to Morris Forbes. Morris Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.15
Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward to Chris Fox who brings the ball under control. Chris Fox knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Scales.
78.37
Dietmar Ziegler hacks Fredrik Salako from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fredrik Salako hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.32
Benoit Ballotta flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan controls it well on his chest. Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ince who gathers it comfortably.
81.50
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Vito Pegolo controls it well on his chest. Vito Pegolo knocks the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.14
James Forbes clumsily knocks into Vito Pegolo. The referee brings James Forbes to one side and gives him a warning! Vito Pegolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.40
Ian Jobson threads the ball through to Simon Rufus. Simon Rufus knocks the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
33.3%
40.9%
25.8%
Scorers
| Chris Fox 9, 18 David Grondin 12 | Wes Clegg 22, 74 Warren Woodgate 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Clegg of Crewe Alexandra |
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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vito Pegolo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Rufus (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Chris Fox (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Grondin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dietmar Ziegler (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | David Grondin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Jacobs (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuele Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fredrik Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Monk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Forbes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ross Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Woodgate (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Wes Clegg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Morris Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Peters (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Bastin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ruel Smith (ATT) | 0 | |