Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Exeter City | Exeter City | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vasyl Levchenko | V. Levchenko |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Abraham Bueno | A. Bueno | |||||||||
| Martins Dedé | M. Dedé |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Maryn Marsiglia | M. Marsiglia | |||||||||
| Vincent Collins | V. Collins |  | 83 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Vitor Sousa | V. Sousa | |||||||||
| James Diaz | J. Diaz | | 82 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Miguel Sanchez | M. Sanchez | |||||||||
| João Lugo | J. Lugo |  | 77 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | Alistair Westwood | A. Westwood | |||||||||
| Facundo Rivero | F. Rivero |  | 90 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 75 | | Danny Morris | D. Morris | ||||||||
| Alfred Crooks | A. Crooks | | 82 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Maxence Boniface | M. Boniface | |||||||||
| Oscar Silva | O. Silva | | 89 | A | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Mark Riggott | M. Riggott | |||||||||
| Leon Flores | L. Flores | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Marcos Redondo | M. Redondo | |||||||||
| Walter Tisci | W. Tisci |  | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Fabrice Haise | F. Haise | |||||||||
| Vesa Salminen | V. Salminen |  | 88 | A | | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Eoin Christie | E. Christie | ||||||||
| Scott Batty | S. Batty | | 76 | D | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Wes George | W. George | |||||||||
| Edward Thatcher | E. Thatcher | | 77 | M | | 13 | | G | 67 | | Phil Cottee | P. Cottee | |||||||||
| Roman Rebrov | R. Rebrov | | 77 | A | | 14 | | A | 67 | | Dennis Gilchrist | D. Gilchrist | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Exeter City. A crowd of 18,191 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
0.00
0-0Exeter City get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Mark Riggott threads the ball through to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Vasyl Levchenko.
3.34
0-0It's a corner kick. Maxence Boniface loops the ball in to towards the near post. Leon Flores reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
4.47
0-0João Lugo threads the ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.38
Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Leon Flores. Leon Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but Abraham Bueno is on top of it.
9.09
Mark Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Redondo collects the pass. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.42
Alfred Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Bueno effortlessly smothers it!
15.42
Maxence Boniface flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Redondo who brings the ball under control. Marcos Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
16.04
Alfred Crooks threads a neat ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Abraham Bueno effortlessly punches it away to safety.
18.19
1-0Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Silva shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.08
Vincent Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks knocks the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Westwood.
27.32
1-0Martins Dedé chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Maryn Marsiglia's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.34
Facundo Rivero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mark Riggott reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.18
Maxence Boniface controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Diaz.
32.57
Mark Riggott makes a simple pass to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Diaz.
33.24
1-0Mark Riggott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mark Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
34.57
Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Walter Tisci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Tisci shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
40.17
James Diaz makes a simple pass to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Silva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Silva whips in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Abraham Bueno. What a great pair of hands!
44.04
Maxence Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Christie controls it well on his chest. Eoin Christie plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Redondo and advances towards the goal... Eoin Christie tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Christie!
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. Exeter City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
47.09
Alfred Crooks runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfred Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.24
Vincent Collins passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Facundo Rivero. With great vision, Facundo Rivero plays the ball forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci makes a deft header. Abraham Bueno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.25
Alfred Crooks hits a low pass to Leon Flores. Leon Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.03
2-1Middlesbrough are in full control of this game.
59.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Bueno comfortably smothers it!
61.18
Mark Riggott passes the ball forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise cuts inside the box! Fabrice Haise comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but is denied by Vasyl Levchenko. Excellent save.
63.56
With great vision, Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci shoots from long range but somehow Abraham Bueno manages to keep it out.
65.35
Facundo Rivero flicks a high pass forward to Vesa Salminen who brings the ball under control. Vesa Salminen knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva connects with a diving header. Solid save from Abraham Bueno.
67.09
Vitor Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Danny Morris controls it well on his chest. Danny Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.47
2-2Mark Riggott clumsily knocks into Facundo Rivero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Facundo Rivero runs off the knock.
73.17
Maxence Boniface flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.06
2-2Vincent Collins clumsily knocks into Eoin Christie. The referee brings Vincent Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Eoin Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.46
Alfred Crooks sees Walter Tisci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Walter Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva makes a convincing header. Oscar Silva scores for Middlesbrough!!
83.51
Miguel Sanchez passes the ball forward to Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott plays the ball forward to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Vasyl Levchenko manages to gather it easily.
85.21
Maryn Marsiglia flicks a high pass forward. Mark Riggott collects the pass. Mark Riggott knocks the ball forward to Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
87.24
Alfred Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Walter Tisci who takes it down. Walter Tisci shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
12
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Oscar Silva 18, 79 Walter Tisci 48 | Eoin Christie 44 Marcos Redondo 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Silva of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vasyl Levchenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martins Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincent Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | João Lugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Rivero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Crooks (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Silva (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Leon Flores (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Walter Tisci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Vesa Salminen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Batty (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Thatcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roman Rebrov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abraham Bueno (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Maryn Marsiglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maxence Boniface (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Riggott (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Marcos Redondo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Fabrice Haise (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eoin Christie (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Wes George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Phil Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dennis Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |