Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Glynn Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Gareth Royce | G. Royce | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Les Mendonca | L. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Alfred Milligan | A. Milligan | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Joao Fonseca | J. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Henry Sherwood | H. Sherwood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Stan King | S. King | |||||||||
| Ashley Flintlock | A. Flintlock | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Clive Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Ledley Swift | L. Swift | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Alfred Huckerby | A. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Carl Kanu | C. Kanu | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Max Adams | M. Adams | |||||||||
| Andy Serrant | A. Serrant | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Kemal Beckham | K. Beckham | |||||||||
| Leon Oliver | L. Oliver | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Jakob Degn | J. Degn | |||||||||
| Thierry Jack | T. Jack | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Anthony Gower | A. Gower | |||||||||
| Carl Collymore | C. Collymore | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Eddie Summerbell | E. Summerbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,886 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Darlington and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Darlington and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Darlington get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Max Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn passes the ball forward but Anthony Gower is offside!
4.10
0-0Stan King makes a probing pass to Max Adams. Max Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.26
0-0Alfred Milligan clumsily knocks into Anthony Gower. The referee calls over Alfred Milligan and warns him to calm down! Anthony Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.36
0-012.52
Alfred Huckerby barges into Andy Serrant. The referee calls over Alfred Huckerby and warns him to calm down! Andy Serrant stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.40
0-0Kemal Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower threads the ball through to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Craddock manages to gather it comfortably.
16.23
Stan King boots it upfield. Anthony Gower shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.34
0-0Clive Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Huckerby. Alfred Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.19
Stan King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Huckerby. Alfred Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell threads the ball through to Anthony Gower but he's offside!
32.56
0-0Henry Sherwood hacks Anthony Gower from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.30
0-1Joao Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Huckerby. Alfred Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower plays a perfect one-two with Jakob Degn and rushes in on goal... Anthony Gower rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Craddock had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.03
Kemal Beckham makes a probing pass to Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.32
Gareth Royce comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Summerbell. Gareth Royce is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Summerbell runs off the knock.
49.53
Henry Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Swift. Ledley Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.29
Kemal Beckham clumsily knocks into Ledley Swift. Kemal Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Swift runs off the knock.
53.55
Les Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Beckham. Kemal Beckham passes the ball forward to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn goes all the way! Jakob Degn shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.37
Henry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Andy Serrant. Andy Serrant makes a probing pass to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.09
Jakob Degn hacks Ashley Flintlock from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Degn and warns him to calm down! Ashley Flintlock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.47
Max Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Summerbell and rushes in on goal... Anthony Gower shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.49
Ashley Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Kanu. Carl Kanu makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.20
Joao Fonseca clumsily knocks into Leon Oliver. The referee calls over Joao Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Leon Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.18
Carl Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Alfred Huckerby makes a probing pass to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Royce.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
29.6%
45.7%
24.7%
Scorers