Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,327 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Middlesbrough get the match underway!
2.05
Ledley Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.22
Noel Luzhny makes a probing pass to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Barry but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.33
Jason Robinson hacks Joao Fonseca from behind! Jason Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Joao Fonseca runs off the knock.
10.42
Joao Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Huckerby. Alfred Huckerby makes a simple pass to Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.04
Peter Griffin decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Griffin shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.10
Joao Fonseca barges into Jason Robinson. The referee calls over Joao Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Jason Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
Clive Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Clive Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Roland Marguerite. Roland Marguerite tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
24.18
Matt Impey sees a break and surges forward. Matt Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Glynn Robson!
33.50
Syd Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Robson who gathers it comfortably.
34.11
Joao Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Huckerby. Alfred Huckerby makes a simple pass to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn whips in a cross ball towards Roland Marguerite. Roland Marguerite flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.25
Peter Griffin passes the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.55
Eddie Summerbell catches Duncan Power on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddie Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Duncan Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Macclesfield Town start the second half!
47.48
Duncan Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Impey. Matt Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
48.31
Alfred Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Marguerite. Roland Marguerite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.37
Duncan Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.03
Syd Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan King.
57.02
Joao Fonseca takes it forward alone. Joao Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Marguerite. Roland Marguerite goes all the way! Roland Marguerite makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jacob Cole is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.41
Darren Black makes a probing pass to Peter Griffin. Peter Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.57
Peter Griffin makes a probing pass to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Glynn Robson.
65.15
Sylvain Barry barges into Stan King. The referee calls over Sylvain Barry and shows him a yellow card! Stan King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.34
Syd Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Glynn Robson.
71.04
Syd Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.21
Ledley Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Glynn Robson easily smothers it!
79.59
Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.34
Kemal Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
85.50
Peter Griffin knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.02
Noel Luzhny makes a probing pass to Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Barry. Sylvain Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan King.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Roland Marguerite of Middlesbrough
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
19.7%
43.4%
36.8%