Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Youds | P. Youds |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Ralph Marr | R. Marr | |||||||||
| Ian Jobson | I. Jobson | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | David Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Benoit Ballotta | B. Ballotta |  | 56 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 64 |  | Hugo Marques | H. Marques | ||||||||
| Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | |||||||||
| Jonas Rohrschneider | J. Rohrschneider |  | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Dave Lua-Lua | D. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Kelvin Barmby | K. Barmby | |||||||||
| Pascal Babbel | P. Babbel | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Wes Lisbie | W. Lisbie | ||||||||
| Chris Deane | C. Deane | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Michael Richards | M. Richards | |||||||||
| David Grondin | D. Grondin | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Julian King | J. King | |||||||||
| Dietmar Ziegler | D. Ziegler | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Ugo Todd | U. Todd | |||||||||
| Darius Jacobs | D. Jacobs | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Martin Rufus | M. Rufus | |||||||||
| Des Draper | D. Draper | | 55 | G | | 12 | | A | 56 | | Brian Cutler | B. Cutler | |||||||||
| Adam Cole | A. Cole | | 48 | A | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Matthew Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Adam Merson | A. Merson | | 45 | D | | 14 | | M | 48 | | David Walker | D. Walker | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Aston Villa. 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 Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa start the match!
15.33
0-0David Grondin catches Michael Richards on the ankles. The referee calls over David Grondin and shows him a yellow card! Michael Richards grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.13
0-0Wes Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd makes a great pass forward. Martin Rufus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.10
0-0Robert Clegg makes a probing pass to Wes Lisbie. Wes Lisbie threads the ball through to Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.51
Chris Deane clumsily knocks into Wes Lisbie. The referee brings Chris Deane to one side and gives him a warning! Wes Lisbie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.13
0-0Dave Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Wes Lisbie. Wes Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd threads the ball through into the box. Martin Rufus shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.37
Chris Deane passes the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler cuts inside the box! Dietmar Ziegler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.34
Benoit Ballotta makes a simple pass to Chris Deane. Chris Deane sees Dietmar Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards. Ralph Marr gets down and covers it.
39.35
0-1Hugo Marques arcs the ball upfield. Martin Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.37
0-1Michael Richards hits a low pass to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Youds who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Julian King sees space and advances. Julian King sees Martin Rufus just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Martin Rufus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ian Jobson!
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
54.13
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Chris Deane controls it well on his chest. Chris Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.31
Wes Lisbie passes the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Paolo Youds. What a save!
61.06
1-1David Grondin clumsily knocks into Julian King. The referee brings David Grondin to one side and gives him a warning! Julian King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.44
Michael Richards knocks the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Youds who gathers it comfortably.
75.00
1-1Dave Lua-Lua barges into Darius Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.56
Michael Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Youds who gathers it comfortably.
79.47
Chris Deane threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ralph Marr.
80.47
1-1Jonas Rohrschneider takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Robert Clegg reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.31
Robert Clegg makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Ugo Todd provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Paolo Youds.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
28.4%
51.4%
20.3%
Scorers
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. | David Grondin (MID) |  | 4 |
| 7. | Pascal Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Grondin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dietmar Ziegler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Darius Jacobs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Des Draper (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Merson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dave Lua-Lua (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Kelvin Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Michael Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian King (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Rufus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthew Keane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Walker (MID) | 0 | |