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. Jobson65
D
2
D
65Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta55
D
3
D
54Alistair BallA. Ball
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham54
D
4
D
52Craig SmithC. Smith
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
M
63Darren WatsonD. Watson
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
56Robert ClarkeR. Clarke
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
captain7
M
55Ugo KasperU. Kasper
Chris DeaneC. Deane49
M
8
M
55Callum ThomsonC. Thomson
David GrondinD. Grondin57
A
9
M
54Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler53
A
10
A
56Jacob SalakoJ. Salako
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs49
A
11captain
A
54Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio
 
Des DraperD. Draper55
G
12
G
54Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
13
M
47Ashley BrownA. Brown
Adam MersonA. Merson45
D
14
A
44John GrondinJ. Grondin

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,446 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
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 Mark Grondin.


0.00
Sheffield United start the match!
3.43
Jacob Salako comes in with a very late challenge on Benoit Ballotta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Benoit Ballotta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.38
Ian Jobson catches Oscar Jr. Baronio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Jr. Baronio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.17
Chris Deane makes a simple pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
10.46
Andy Strachan makes a simple pass to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
14.35
Andy Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler who gracefully takes it down. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.52
Oscar Jr. Baronio comes in with a late challenge on Stan Sheringham. Oscar Jr. Baronio is warned by the referee! Stan Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.43
Robert Clarke makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Clarke skips past Benoit Ballotta! Robert Clarke takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.46
Andy Strachan makes a simple pass to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.48
Oscar Jr. Baronio catches Jonas Rohrschneider on the ankles. The referee brings Oscar Jr. Baronio to one side and gives him another warning! Jonas Rohrschneider hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.51
Benedetto Sturba threads a neat ball through to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.25
Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Darren Watson flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Baronio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
47.02
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.24
Matthias Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
49.32
Darius Jacobs catches Benedetto Sturba on the ankles. The referee calls over Darius Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Benedetto Sturba gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.52
Stan Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan threads the ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
57.34
David Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Ziegler plays a one-two with David Grondin and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dietmar Ziegler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mike Eadie with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
60.49
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
66.00
Alistair Ball clumsily knocks into Dietmar Ziegler. Alistair Ball is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Ziegler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.53
With imagination, Benoit Ballotta laces a weighted ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. With a superhuman jump, Darius Jacobs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.38
Andy Strachan takes a quick throw-in. Without breaking stride, Chris Deane plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.56
Darius Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Benedetto Sturba. Darius Jacobs is given a warning by the referee! Benedetto Sturba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.40
Nicol˜ Castellini catches Andy Strachan on the ankles. Nicol˜ Castellini is given a warning by the referee! Andy Strachan runs off the knock.
77.17
Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Des Draper replacing Paolo Youds, Adam Cole replacing Stan Sheringham and Adam Merson replacing David Grondin .Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
84.25
Ian Jobson pushes up the pitch. Ian Jobson knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.54
Benoit Ballotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Merson. Adam Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Robert Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio who brings the ball neatly under control. Oscar Jr. Baronio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ballotta.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Sheffield United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Dietmar Ziegler 10, 57
Darius Jacobs 70

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)yellow card
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)
6
9.David Grondin (ATT)
7
10.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Darius Jacobs (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Des Draper (GK)
6
13.Adam Cole (ATT)
6
14.Adam Merson (DEF)
6

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