Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     BrentfordBrentford
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo YoudsP. Youds67
G
1
G
53Richard GodberR. Godber
Ian JobsonI. Jobson65
D
2captain
D
58Matt PearceM. Pearce
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta55
D
3
D
55Dietmar BorchardD. Borchard
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham54
D
4
D
52Aimo CircatiA. Circati
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
M
58Malcolm CrooksM. Crooks
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
52Albrecht SchneiderA. Schneider
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
captain7
M
50Darius MarrD. Marr
Pascal BabbelP. Babbel51
M
8
M
49Enrico MazzolaE. Mazzola
David GrondinD. Grondin57
A
9
A
58Elena CanoE. Cano
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler54
A
10
A
57Omer PalmerO. Palmer
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs49
A
11
A
53Gary SinclairG. Sinclair
 
Des DraperD. Draper55
G
12
A
52Eoin HackworthE. Hackworth
Chris DeaneC. Deane49
M
13
A
50Pablo RomanP. Roman
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
14
D
48Aimo GiampierettiA. Giampieretti

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Brentford. 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 Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.


0.00
Brentford get the match underway!
2.21
Pascal Babbel passes the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.50
Pascal Babbel kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Richard Godber had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
10.13
Darius Marr sees Elena Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Cano advances inside the box! Elena Cano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Paolo Youds is on top of it.
12.12
Albrecht Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Elena Cano controls it well on his chest. Elena Cano finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.29
With imagination, Dietmar Borchard plays the ball forward to Darius Marr. Darius Marr makes an attacking run forward. Darius Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Ballotta.
16.37
With some swift thinking, Pascal Babbel plays the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.39
Dietmar Borchard flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Crooks who takes it down. Malcolm Crooks advances with the ball. Malcolm Crooks shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Paolo Youds.
22.40
Enrico Mazzola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer threads the ball through to Elena Cano but he's offside!
26.02
Matt Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Mazzola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Mazzola makes a probing pass to Elena Cano. Elena Cano whips in a cross ball towards Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.54
David Grondin sees Dietmar Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.41
Darius Marr threads a neat ball through to Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gary Sinclair provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.37
Malcolm Crooks hits a low pass to Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.13
Darius Marr clumsily knocks into David Grondin. Darius Marr is shown the yellow card! David Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.22
Benoit Ballotta flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan controls it well on his chest. Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Ziegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs but the linesman indicates offside!
42.22
Aimo Circati flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Schneider who takes it down. Albrecht Schneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Cano. Elena Cano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
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. Brentford have changed their lineup with Eoin Hackworth replacing Aimo Circati. The Brentford players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.04
David Grondin comes in with a late challenge on Darius Marr. David Grondin is shown the yellow card! Darius Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.35
Albrecht Schneider threads a neat ball through to Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
53.02
Malcolm Crooks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Malcolm Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
54.05
Dietmar Borchard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Schneider. Albrecht Schneider hits a low pass to Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Sinclair but he's offside!
55.16
Enrico Mazzola clumsily knocks into Andy Strachan. The referee warns Enrico Mazzola to calm down! Andy Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.58
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Darius Jacobs collects the pass. Darius Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but somehow Richard Godber manages to keep it out.
60.07
Brentford have made a substitution with Pablo Roman replacing Omer Palmer .
61.16
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Ziegler rushes past Eoin Hackworth! Dietmar Ziegler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Godber easily smothers it!
65.00
Benoit Ballotta chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to David Grondin. David Grondin cuts inside the box! David Grondin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
71.10
Darius Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Cano. Elena Cano edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Elena Cano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Elena Cano scores for Brentford!!
78.56
Under pressure, Benoit Ballotta clears the ball far upfield. Darius Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.46
Benoit Ballotta threads the ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan sees Darius Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Godber who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

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

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.8%
47.6%
22.6%

Scorers
Dietmar Ziegler 7
Elena Cano 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Cano of Brentford

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

1.Richard Godber (GK)
7
2.Matt Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Dietmar Borchard (DEF)
6
4.Aimo Circati (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Crooks (MID)
7
6.Albrecht Schneider (MID)
7
7.Darius Marr (MID)yellow card
7
8.Enrico Mazzola (MID)
6
9.Elena Cano (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Omer Palmer (ATT)
6
11.Gary Sinclair (ATT)
7
 
12.Eoin Hackworth (ATT)
6
13.Pablo Roman (ATT)
6
14.Aimo Giampieretti (DEF)
0