Match Report
| Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ledley Butt | L. Butt |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Richard Westwood | R. Westwood | |||||||||
| Anthony Wilcox | A. Wilcox | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Marco Campedelli | M. Campedelli | |||||||||
| Dennis Pearson | D. Pearson | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Steve Vieira | S. Vieira | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Henry | N. Henry | | 54 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 63 |  | Brenny van Dijk | B. van Dijk | ||||||||
| Matthew Britton | M. Britton | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Nicholas Beattie | N. Beattie | |||||||||
| Datti Mohamed Del Piero | D. Del Piero | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Steve Salako | S. Salako | |||||||||
| Jason Lua-Lua | J. Lua-Lua | | 64 | M | | | 7 | | M | 62 | | David Royce | D. Royce | ||||||||
| Sylvain Bower | S. Bower | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Robbie Best | R. Best | |||||||||
| Dave Smith | D. Smith | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Paul Fowler | P. Fowler | |||||||||
| Brendan Plowright | B. Plowright | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Des Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
| Scott Law | S. Law |  | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Dave Harrison | D. Harrison | |||||||||
| Ross Robson | R. Robson | | 58 | G | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Trevor Makin | T. Makin | |||||||||
| Alistair Shearer | A. Shearer | | 47 | A | | 13 | | G | 58 | | Harvey Clarke | H. Clarke | |||||||||
| Eoin Ward | E. Ward | | 47 | D | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Oleg Ince | O. Ince | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 7,257 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
1-0Dennis Pearson flicks a high pass forward to Datti Mohamed Del Piero who brings the ball under control. Datti Mohamed Del Piero flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Law. Scott Law whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
10.24
1-0Jason Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Matthew Britton. Matthew Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
12.28
Steve Vieira passes the ball forward to Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison makes a probing pass between the defence to Des Murrin. Des Murrin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
27.54
1-1Brenny van Dijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Murrin. Des Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Des Murrin. Des Murrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
30.34
Nwankwo Henry threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads a neat ball through to Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
32.49
1-1Datti Mohamed Del Piero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Law and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Plowright comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Richard Westwood smothers it!
33.50
1-1Steve Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Best who brings the ball under control. Robbie Best makes a simple pass to Des Murrin. Des Murrin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Harrison is offside!
34.27
Nicholas Beattie advances with the ball. Nicholas Beattie threads the ball through to Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.48
Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads a neat ball through to Dave Smith. Dave Smith shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
48.01
David Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Harrison. Dave Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Henry.
59.54
Dennis Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Britton collects the pass. Matthew Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Smith. Dave Smith skips past Brenny van Dijk! Dave Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Westwood with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
61.54
2-2Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Makin replacing Dave Harrison and Harvey Clarke replacing Marco Campedelli .
66.09
Nicholas Beattie plays a long ball forward. David Royce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.44
Dennis Pearson threads a neat ball through to Dave Smith. Dave Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
75.14
Dennis Pearson threads the ball through to Nwankwo Henry. Nwankwo Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Bower. Sylvain Bower is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.28
2-2Anthony Wilcox passes the ball forward to Sylvain Bower. Sylvain Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright plays a quick one-two with Scott Law and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Brendan Plowright provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Steve Vieira and flashes wide of the near post.
78.27
2-2Matthew Britton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some world-class footwork from Dennis Pearson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
81.25
Matthew Britton advances with the ball. Matthew Britton shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
89.54
Brenny van Dijk hits a low pass to Des Murrin. Des Murrin shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
David Royce sees space and advances. David Royce deftly passes the ball to Trevor Makin, releasing him through on goal. Trevor Makin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Del Piero of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ledley Butt (GK)
6
2. Anthony Wilcox (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Pearson (DEF)
7
4. Nwankwo Henry (DEF)
7
5. Matthew Britton (MID)
7
6. Datti Mohamed Del Piero (MID)
8
7. Jason Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Sylvain Bower (MID)
6
9. Dave Smith (ATT)
8
10. Brendan Plowright (ATT)
6
11. Scott Law (ATT)
6
12. Ross Robson (GK)
0
13. Alistair Shearer (ATT)
0
14. Eoin Ward (DEF)
0
1. Richard Westwood (GK)
7
2. Marco Campedelli (DEF)
6
3. Steve Vieira (DEF)
7
4. Brenny van Dijk (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Beattie (DEF)
7
6. Steve Salako (MID)
8
7. David Royce (MID)
8
8. Robbie Best (MID)
6
9. Paul Fowler (MID)
6
10. Des Murrin (ATT)
8
11. Dave Harrison (ATT)
8
12. Trevor Makin (GK)
8
13. Harvey Clarke (GK)
6
14. Oleg Ince (DEF)
0