Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vasyl Levchenko | V. Levchenko |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | |||||||||
| Ali Comisetti | A. Comisetti |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | |||||||||
| Vincent Collins | V. Collins |  | 83 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| James Diaz | J. Diaz | | 82 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Chris Ax | C. Ax | |||||||||
| Scott Batty | S. Batty | | 76 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Edward Thatcher | E. Thatcher | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Adam Keegan | A. Keegan | |||||||||
| Alfred Crooks | A. Crooks | | 83 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 79 | | Dean Galli | D. Galli | ||||||||
| Roman Rebrov | R. Rebrov | | 77 | A | | 8 | | M | 80 |  | Simão Rosario | S. Rosario | |||||||||
| Alexandru Cuza | A. Cuza |  | 83 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||||
| Leon Flores | L. Flores | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Walter Tisci | W. Tisci |  | 78 | A | | | 11 | | A | 75 |  | Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst | ||||||||
| João Lugo | J. Lugo | | 77 | D | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Oleg Fox | O. Fox | |||||||||
| Facundo Rivero | F. Rivero |  | 90 | M | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | |||||||||
| Vesa Salminen | V. Salminen |  | 88 | A | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,403 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Edward Thatcher makes a simple pass to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Chris Ax!
3.36
1-0James Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Thatcher. Edward Thatcher passes the ball forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
6.43
Edward Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Alexandru Cuza who brings the ball under control. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.21
2-0Ali Comisetti flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Crooks who takes it down. Alfred Crooks hits a low pass to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
14.49
2-0Edward Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.03
2-0Alexandru Cuza catches Chris Ax on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandru Cuza and shows him a yellow card! Chris Ax runs off the knock.
20.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Bastin plays the ball forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.30
2-0Simão Rosario advances with the ball. Simão Rosario sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
24.04
Adam Keegan threads the ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.53
Alfred Crooks comes in with a late challenge on Simão Rosario. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simão Rosario runs off the knock.
30.40
James Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Thatcher. Edward Thatcher sees Alexandru Cuza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandru Cuza tries a spectacular long range effort. Barry Testo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.21
Vincent Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Alfred Crooks plays the ball forward to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Ax.
40.09
Edward Thatcher threads the ball through to Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Ax.
42.42
Edward Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. Leon Flores flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Barry Testo had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
45.00
Vincent Collins threads a neat ball through to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks sees Roman Rebrov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Stamp.
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
49.25
Edward Thatcher makes a probing pass to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.27
Vincent Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Roman Rebrov. With a superhuman jump, Roman Rebrov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Jonathan Platt's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.38
Edward Thatcher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alfred Crooks comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Barry Testo.
56.03
3-0Edward Thatcher takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Walter Tisci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.08
Vincent Collins laces a weighted ball forward to Edward Thatcher. Edward Thatcher sees Roman Rebrov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roman Rebrov plays a quick one-two with Alexandru Cuza and rushes in on goal... Roman Rebrov strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Barry Testo smothers it!
65.25
Julian Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Dean Galli controls it well on his chest. Dean Galli makes a simple pass to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.55
With some swift thinking, Scott Batty plays the ball forward to Alfred Crooks. Alfred Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.32
Vincent Collins flicks a high ball forward to Edward Thatcher who takes it down. Edward Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.35
Ali Comisetti makes a beautiful solo run. Ali Comisetti makes a high pass forward. Alexandru Cuza shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alexandru Cuza plays a scrappy one-two with Walter Tisci and advances towards the goal... Alexandru Cuza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
31.4%
44.2%
24.4%
Scorers
| Walter Tisci 3, 72 Roman Rebrov 6 Leon Flores 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Walter Tisci of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vasyl Levchenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ali Comisetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincent Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | James Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Thatcher (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfred Crooks (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Roman Rebrov (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Alexandru Cuza (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Leon Flores (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Walter Tisci (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | João Lugo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Facundo Rivero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vesa Salminen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Barry Testo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Julian Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Keegan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simão Rosario (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luc Van Der Elst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Fox (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mick Bower (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (ATT) | 0 | |