Match Report


MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough     ChelseaChelsea
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Vasyl LevchenkoV. Levchenko80
G
1
G
71Harry GowerH. Gower
Ali ComisettiA. Comisetti75
D
2
D
43Scott BlakeS. Blake
Vincent CollinsV. Collins83
D
3captain
D
68Nicolas PadillaN. Padilla
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson31
D
4
D
71Andres CarranzaA. Carranza
Scott BattyS. Batty76
D
5
M
41Adam PeckhamA. Peckham
Facundo RiveroF. Rivero90
M
6
M
70Paul LightfootP. Lightfoot
Alfred CrooksA. Crooks82
M
7
M
70Francisco MartinF. Martin
Oscar SilvaO. Silva89
A
8
M
55Arthur MaddisonA. Maddison
Leon FloresL. Flores76
A
9
M
72Francis BeattieF. Beattie
Alexandru CuzaA. Cuza83
A
10
A
71Duccio Di VenanzioD. Di Venanzio
Vesa SalminenV. Salminen88
A
captain11
A
76Bernard TchoutangB. Tchoutang
 
João LugoJ. Lugo77
D
12
G
36Rio GodberR. Godber
Edward ThatcherE. Thatcher77
M
13
M
45Malcolm FormonM. Formon
Walter TisciW. Tisci78
A
14
A
74Luke WrightL. Wright

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,118 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.13
Adam Peckham threads the ball through to Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it.
3.30
Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks controls it well on his chest. Alfred Crooks makes a probing pass to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen whips in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores makes a convincing header but Harry Gower reads it well. Excellent keeping!
4.05
Ali Comisetti surges forward with the ball. Ali Comisetti flicks a high pass forward. Leon Flores collects the pass. Leon Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.58
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Leon Flores collects the pass. Leon Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva heads the ball goalwards. Harry Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
12.03
Arthur Maddison brings the ball forward. Arthur Maddison shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.38
Facundo Rivero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.13
Vincent Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen skips past Scott Blake! Vesa Salminen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Harry Gower gets down and covers it.
20.46
Facundo Rivero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Facundo Rivero knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Harry Gower.
21.29
Nicolas Padilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Peckham. Adam Peckham surges forward with the ball. Adam Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Vasyl Levchenko is on top of it.
22.47
Nicolas Padilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Beattie. Francis Beattie hits a low pass to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
24.30
Nicolas Padilla receives the ball from a throw-in from Andres Carranza. Nicolas Padilla kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Beattie. Francis Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
26.34
Scott Batty hacks Adam Peckham from behind! The referee warns Scott Batty to calm down! Adam Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.40
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva controls it well on his chest. Oscar Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Scott Blake blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.56
Alfred Crooks sees Alexandru Cuza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
32.11
Arthur Maddison laces a through ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.13
Adam Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
40.05
Ali Comisetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks darts forward. Alfred Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Harry Gower. Excellent save.
45.00
Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.47
Scott Blake clumsily knocks into Leon Flores. Scott Blake is warned by the referee! Leon Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.52
Alex Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero plays the ball forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Andres Carranza catches Vesa Salminen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
49.20
Arthur Maddison sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Maddison plays the ball forward to Bernard Tchoutang who has made a great run into the box. Bernard Tchoutang comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.08
Facundo Rivero threads a neat ball through to Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Gower is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.45
Paul Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Di Venanzio who brings the ball under control. Duccio Di Venanzio lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernard Tchoutang!
65.14
Facundo Rivero hacks Adam Peckham from behind! The referee calls over Facundo Rivero and warns him to calm down! Adam Peckham runs off the knock.
71.53
Scott Blake barges into Alexandru Cuza. Scott Blake is warned by the referee again! Alexandru Cuza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.58
Alfred Crooks runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfred Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Harry Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
77.14
Alfred Crooks changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.33
Adam Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Tchoutang controls it well on his chest. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.53
Francis Beattie laces a through ball forward to Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.15
Showing composure, Facundo Rivero laces a through ball forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores whips in a cross ball towards Vesa Salminen. Andres Carranza comes in with a late challenge on Vesa Salminen. Vesa Salminen appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.54
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Leon Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Flores shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
89.29
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Alexandru Cuza collects the pass. Alexandru Cuza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Middlesbrough

Chelsea
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
13
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.5%
45.7%
29.8%

Scorers
Vesa Salminen 45, 77
Leon Flores 53
Bernard Tchoutang 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vesa Salminen of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
7
2.Ali Comisetti (DEF)
6
3.Vincent Collins (DEF)
6
4.Alex Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Batty (DEF)
5
6.Facundo Rivero (MID)
7
7.Alfred Crooks (MID)
8
8.Oscar Silva (ATT)
6
9.Leon Flores (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alexandru Cuza (ATT)
6
11.Vesa Salminen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.João Lugo (DEF)
0
13.Edward Thatcher (MID)
0
14.Walter Tisci (ATT)
0

1.Harry Gower (GK)
8
2.Scott Blake (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Padilla (DEF)
6
4.Andres Carranza (DEF)
6
5.Adam Peckham (MID)
7
6.Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7.Francisco Martin (MID)
6
8.Arthur Maddison (MID)
6
9.Francis Beattie (MID)
6
10.Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
6
11.Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Rio Godber (GK)
0
13.Malcolm Formon (MID)
0
14.Luke Wright (ATT)
0