Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo YoudsP. Youds67
G
1
G
60Luís SalgadoL. Salgado
Ian JobsonI. Jobson65
D
2
D
62Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta56
D
3
D
58John CollymoreJ. Collymore
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham54
D
4
D
58Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider51
D
5
M
76Steve RizaS. Riza
Andy StrachanA. Strachan61
M
6
M
49Gary BloomerG. Bloomer
David GrondinD. Grondin55
M
captain7
M
48Aaron HaynesA. Haynes
Pascal BabbelP. Babbel51
M
8
M
48Jan SchachtJ. Schacht
David GrondinD. Grondin57
A
9captain
M
44Ian SummerbeeI. Summerbee
Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler54
A
10
A
71Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley
Darius JacobsD. Jacobs49
A
11
A
65Dave MurphyD. Murphy
 
Des DraperD. Draper55
G
12
A
58Phil MasonP. Mason
Chris DeaneC. Deane49
M
13
A
51Clive GardnerC. Gardner
Adam ColeA. Cole48
A
14
A
50Matthew LawrenceM. Lawrence

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,609 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
Benoit Ballotta flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Babbel controls it well on his chest. Pascal Babbel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.18
Gary Bloomer makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Bloomer threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley but he's offside!
6.52
David Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.16
Pascal Babbel flicks a high pass forward to Darius Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Darius Jacobs shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.59
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward to David Grondin who brings the ball under control. David Grondin sees Darius Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.17
John Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Schacht. Jan Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Murphy shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.35
Steve Riza threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.04
Gary Bloomer passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
26.08
David Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Darius Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Jacobs plays a scrappy one-two with David Grondin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darius Jacobs cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.33
Gary Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.54
Showing composure, Ian Jobson plays the ball forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.03
Stan Sheringham runs forward with the ball. Stan Sheringham plays the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs plays a scrappy one-two with Dietmar Ziegler and advances towards the goal... Darius Jacobs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Luís Salgado.
35.54
Jonas Rohrschneider takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Andy Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.10
Ian Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Babbel who takes it down. Pascal Babbel flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.17
Ian Jobson takes it forward alone. Ian Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Salgado who gathers it comfortably.
42.56
Andy Strachan brings the ball forward. Andy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. With a superhuman jump, David Grondin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers 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 whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
49.36
With great vision, Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler advances inside the box! Dietmar Ziegler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.45
Gary Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.57
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Ian Summerbee .
61.61
Andy Strachan passes the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.27
Jan Schacht makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from outside the area but somehow Paolo Youds manages to keep it out.
72.21
David Grondin knocks the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.24
Ian Jobson sees Pascal Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Babbel flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Grondin shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.11
Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Adam Cole replacing David Grondin .
83.04
David Grondin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.59
Matthew Lawrence runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthew Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.06
David Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Luís Salgado.
88.54
Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Jonas Rohrschneider chips it out wide. Adam Cole side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
13
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
23.1%
48.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Dietmar Ziegler 49
David Grondin 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Strachan of Middlesbrough

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

1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.John Collymore (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Steve Riza (MID)
6
6.Gary Bloomer (MID)
7
7.Aaron Haynes (MID)
6
8.Jan Schacht (MID)
6
9.Ian Summerbee (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Matthew Lawrence (ATT)
6