Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | | | Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Youds | P. Youds | ![]() | 67 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 52 | ![]() | Peter Woodcock | P. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Ian Jobson | I. Jobson | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 56 | ![]() | Dale Wilcox | D. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Benoit Ballotta | B. Ballotta | ![]() | 55 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 48 | ![]() | Torsten Raff | T. Raff | |||||||||
| Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 40 | ![]() | Richard Potts | R. Potts | |||||||||
| Jonas Rohrschneider | J. Rohrschneider | ![]() | 51 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Frederico Martins | F. Martins | |||||||||
| Andy Strachan | A. Strachan | ![]() | 61 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Kemal Boyd | K. Boyd | |||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | ![]() | 55 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 52 | ![]() | Alan Jacobs | A. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Chris Deane | C. Deane | ![]() | 49 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 50 | ![]() | Marcel Zick | M. Zick | |||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | ![]() | 57 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 67 | ![]() | Spencer Marsden | S. Marsden | |||||||||
| Dietmar Ziegler | D. Ziegler | ![]() | 53 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 57 | ![]() | Gilles Royce | G. Royce | |||||||||
| Darius Jacobs | D. Jacobs | ![]() | 49 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Ighli Di Salvatore | I. Di Salvatore | |||||||||
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| Des Draper | D. Draper | ![]() | 55 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 49 | ![]() | Alberto Maharzi | A. Maharzi | |||||||||
| Adam Cole | A. Cole | ![]() | 48 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 49 | ![]() | Adam Duberry | A. Duberry | |||||||||
| Adam Merson | A. Merson | ![]() | 45 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | G | 48 | ![]() | James Summerbell | J. Summerbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 4,135 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.
The pitch is in good condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.
0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
Dale Wilcox advances with the ball. Dale Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.19
Andy Strachan sees Dietmar Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Richard Potts's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.08
Jonas Rohrschneider takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. David Grondin rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.36
Jonas Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.45
Alan Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.35
Alan Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Ighli Di Salvatore and advances towards the goal... Spencer Marsden comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Paolo Youds is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.28
Alan Jacobs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alan Jacobs edges inside the box! Alan Jacobs strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Paolo Youds.
29.12
Marcel Zick takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Dale Wilcox muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.40
Chris Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler makes a simple pass, allowing David Grondin to run into the box. Some good footwork from David Grondin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Woodcock with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
33.48
Dale Wilcox catches Darius Jacobs on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.36
Torsten Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Boyd. Kemal Boyd passes the ball forward to Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce sees Ighli Di Salvatore just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ighli Di Salvatore rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.48
Benoit Ballotta threads a neat ball through to Chris Deane. Chris Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Woodcock who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half. The Middlesbrough players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Leyton Orient kicking off!
49.48
With vision, Torsten Raff plays the ball forward to Marcel Zick. Marcel Zick makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Zick shoots from 25 yards but Paolo Youds reads it well. He makes it look easy!
51.50
Chris Deane sees a break and surges forward. Chris Deane threads the ball through to Dietmar Ziegler but he's offside!
53.46
Andy Strachan knocks the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin cuts inside the box! David Grondin takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.31
David Grondin barges into Kemal Boyd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.44
Stan Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Chris Deane who brings the ball under control. Chris Deane flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler who takes it down. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards David Grondin. With a superhuman jump, David Grondin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
63.46
Kemal Boyd flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Royce who brings the ball under control. Gilles Royce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.21
David Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.27
Alan Jacobs threads the ball through to Gilles Royce. Gilles Royce tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.38
Chris Deane flicks a high pass forward. Darius Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
75.52
Richard Potts sees a break and surges forward. Richard Potts darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Potts plays the ball forward to Ighli Di Salvatore who has made a great run into the box. Ighli Di Salvatore tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.46
Stan Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan collects the pass. Andy Strachan sees Darius Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Jacobs knocks the ball forward, putting David Grondin through on goal. David Grondin takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.23
Chris Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs plays a quick one-two with Dietmar Ziegler and rushes in on goal... Torsten Raff comes in with a late challenge on Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.42
David Grondin clumsily knocks into Kemal Boyd. David Grondin is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.19
Torsten Raff passes the ball forward to Marcel Zick. Marcel Zick surges forward with the ball. Marcel Zick plays a scrappy one-two with Spencer Marsden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marcel Zick provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.22
Frederico Martins flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Di Salvatore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ighli Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Marsden. Spencer Marsden takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
24.4%
43%
32.6%
Scorers
| David Grondin 30, 53 | Spencer Marsden 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Grondin of Middlesbrough |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Grondin (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Chris Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Grondin (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Dietmar Ziegler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Darius Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Des Draper (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Merson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Peter Woodcock (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dale Wilcox (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 3. | Torsten Raff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Richard Potts (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Frederico Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Boyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alan Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcel Zick (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Spencer Marsden (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Gilles Royce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ighli Di Salvatore (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alberto Maharzi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |










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