Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam PerryA. Perry55
G
1
G
67Paolo YoudsP. Youds
Marvin WrightM. Wright56
D
2
D
65Ian JobsonI. Jobson
Syd MacleanS. Maclean53
D
3
D
55Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta
Thierry DrydenT. Dryden44
D
4
D
54Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham
Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi62
M
5
D
51Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider
Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca56
M
6
M
61Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Adam GreeningA. Greening51
M
7captain
M
55David GrondinD. Grondin
Iván QuirogaI. Quiroga49
M
captain8
M
51Pascal BabbelP. Babbel
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher65
A
9
A
57David GrondinD. Grondin
Jody ImpeyJ. Impey59
A
10
A
54Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler
Jonathan CollymoreJ. Collymore55
A
11
A
49Darius JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Jon ThomsonJ. Thomson55
A
12
G
55Des DraperD. Draper
Alistair PottsA. Potts54
A
13
M
49Chris DeaneC. Deane
Les HurstL. Hurst50
A
14
A
48Adam ColeA. Cole

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,855 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
2.17
Stan Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan hits a low pass to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs plays a scrappy one-two with David Grondin and advances towards the goal... Darius Jacobs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Adam Perry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.34
Thierry Dryden pushes mid-way up the pitch. Thierry Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Ballotta.
15.28
Andy Strachan makes a simple pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.54
Stan Sheringham sees Pascal Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Babbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.33
Edward Mendonca plays the ball forward to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Impey. Jody Impey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jonas Rohrschneider steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.47
Pascal Babbel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.52
Syd Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Adam Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Greening sees Jonathan Collymore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Collymore threads the ball through to Gavin Gallacher but he's offside!
33.48
Seeing Andy Strachan's attacking run, Pascal Babbel quickly throws the ball into his path. Andy Strachan hits a low pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler plays a one-two with David Grondin and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dietmar Ziegler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.08
Without breaking stride, Stan Sheringham plays the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin makes a probing pass to David Grondin. David Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
42.06
Andy Strachan makes a probing pass to David Grondin. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.26
Jonas Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel sees David Grondin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Grondin lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
Andy Strachan makes a simple pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.32
Benoit Ballotta makes a probing pass to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel threads the ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
49.03
Edward Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.04
Thierry Dryden threads a neat ball through to Adam Greening. Adam Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.57
Pascal Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Jacobs and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Grondin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.08
Benoit Ballotta threads the ball through to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel threads the ball through to David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from distance but Adam Perry reads it well. Quality keeping!
60.56
Tottenham Hotspur appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
67.40
Stan Sheringham passes the ball forward to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.39
Iván Quiroga sees a break and surges forward. Iván Quiroga knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.37
Syd Maclean clumsily knocks into Darius Jacobs. The referee brings Syd Maclean to one side and gives him a warning! Darius Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.22
Edward Mendonca hacks David Grondin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Grondin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.07
Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Des Draper replacing Paolo Youds, Chris Deane replacing Stan Sheringham and Adam Cole replacing David Grondin .
78.14
Edward Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Jody Impey controls it well on his chest. Jody Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.49
Edward Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Impey. Jody Impey whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Collymore. Jonathan Collymore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.14
Pascal Babbel flicks a high pass forward to Darius Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Darius Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adam Perry smothers it!
89.22
Andy Strachan passes the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
David Grondin comes in with a late challenge on Edward Mendonca. David Grondin is shown the yellow card! Edward Mendonca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%

Scorers
Darius Jacobs 2, 38
Dietmar Ziegler 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Jacobs of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Adam Perry (GK)
6
2.Marvin Wright (DEF)
6
3.Syd Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Dryden (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
6
6.Edward Mendonca (MID)yellow card
6
7.Adam Greening (MID)
6
8.Iván Quiroga (MID)
6
9.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
6
10.Jody Impey (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Collymore (ATT)
6
 
12.Jon Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Alistair Potts (ATT)
0
14.Les Hurst (ATT)
0

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