Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo YoudsP. Youds67
G
1
G
60Luís SalgadoL. Salgado
Ian JobsonI. Jobson65
D
2
D
62Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta55
D
3captain
D
58John CollymoreJ. Collymore
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham53
D
4
D
58Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
D
50Titus VassellT. Vassell
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
74Steve RizaS. Riza
Vito PegoloV. Pegolo60
M
captain7
M
70Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli
Simon RufusS. Rufus57
M
8
M
62Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Chris FoxC. Fox64
A
9
M
49Gary BloomerG. Bloomer
David GrondinD. Grondin56
A
10
A
71Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler52
A
11
A
64Dave MurphyD. Murphy
 
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
12
A
57Phil MasonP. Mason
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
13
A
51Clive GardnerC. Gardner
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs48
A
14
D
49Anthony ButtA. Butt

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.


0.00
The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
2.02
Andy Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox whips in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
3.04
Vito Pegolo chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox makes a great pass forward. David Grondin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.29
Benoit Ballotta breaks forward. Benoit Ballotta kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Fox. Chris Fox shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
10.49
John Collymore clumsily knocks into Dietmar Ziegler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Ziegler runs off the knock.
12.03
Titus Vassell knocks the ball forward to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from 25 yards but Paolo Youds is on top of it.
15.24
Simon Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.40
Gary Bloomer makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley advances inside the box! Nicky Priestley cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Cleland laces a weighted ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy edges inside the box! Dave Murphy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Paolo Youds easily gets down and covers it.
30.11
Gary Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley plays a one-two with Dave Murphy and rushes in on goal... Nicky Priestley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Paolo Youds manages to keep it out.
33.53
Andy Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Salgado who gathers it comfortably.
34.44
Ian Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rufus. Simon Rufus threads a neat ball through to Chris Fox. Chris Fox knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Collymore.
39.41
Dave Murphy hacks Stan Sheringham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Kevin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Dave Murphy who takes it down. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Sheringham.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
48.48
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Collymore.
57.34
Simon Rufus takes it forward alone. Simon Rufus tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.49
Pier G. Semioli brings the ball forward. Pier G. Semioli runs straight at the defence! Pier G. Semioli takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Youds smothers it!
63.59
Stan Sheringham hits it upfield. David Grondin plays a scrappy one-two with Dietmar Ziegler and advances towards the goal... David Grondin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.58
Stan Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin controls it well on his chest. David Grondin shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.34
Vito Pegolo kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Fox. Chris Fox whips in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.25
Titus Vassell takes a quick throw-in, which Kevin Armstrong takes on the chest. Kevin Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer plays the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy plays a one-two with Nicky Priestley and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dave Murphy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.44
Nicky Priestley clumsily knocks into Stan Sheringham. The referee calls over Nicky Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Stan Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.06
Pier G. Semioli chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Paolo Youds manages to gather it easily.
79.46
Chris Fox catches Jose Javier Menendez on the ankles. The referee brings Chris Fox to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.57
Jonas Rohrschneider breaks forward. Jonas Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Fox. Chris Fox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Luís Salgado is on top of it.
83.34
John Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Semioli. With a delightful solo run, Pier G. Semioli stretches the opposition's defence. Pier G. Semioli cuts inside the box! Pier G. Semioli shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but Stan Sheringham blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
84.54
Kevin Cleland threads the ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.58
Pier G. Semioli sees a break and surges forward. Pier G. Semioli makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 16, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Priestley of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Youds (GK)
7
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)
6
8.Simon Rufus (MID)
6
9.Chris Fox (ATT)
6
10.David Grondin (ATT)
6
11.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)
6
 
12.David Grondin (MID)
0
13.Adam Cole (ATT)
0
14.Darius Jacobs (ATT)
0

1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.John Collymore (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Titus Vassell (DEF)
6
6.Steve Riza (MID)
6
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)
8
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
6
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
7
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
0
14.Anthony Butt (DEF)
0