FFO Champ, Middlesbrough vs. Brentford (Fri May 08) Middlesbrough | Brentford 4-3-1-2 C | 4-2-0-2-2 E David Hannah | Craig Pritchard | Ad_Davies GK | GK I_Meslier I_Jones DF | DF R_Baku D_Fry DF | DF R_Henry A_Dijksteel DF | DF C_Lell P_McNair DF | DF L_Buchanan M_Cuisance MF | DM P_B_Diop S_Traore MF | DM Jaurigezar M_Crooks MF | AM M_Damsgaard R_Muniz FW | AM S_Giovino A_Pinamonti FW | FW K_Schade M_Ihattaren AM | FW J_Altidore | C_Klaus SUB | SUB C_Kameni S_Whittaker SUB | SUB K_Ajer M_Fellaini SUB | SUB L_Diarra F_Onyeka SUB | SUB C_Metcalfe G_Agbonlahor SUB | SUB R_Kone Min. 3 :(btf) M_Damsgaard gets lucky and beats I_Jones ... Now with the centre to K_Schade ... K_Schade with the header! ... But Ad_Davies punches it away ... That's gone out for a goal kick ... It was clear to everyone that Ad_Davies got a touch Min. 4 :(mid) R_Muniz beats his marker ... He showed great skill there ... K_Schade goes in with high feet!! ... That's a poor tackle! Min. 6 :(btf) K_Schade runs at R_Muniz ... He takes it past him ... K_Schade keeps his head down as he hits the shot! ... But Ad_Davies reaches the ball. Good save Min. 7 :(mid) I_Jones beats his marker ... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free ... C_Lell with a perfectly timed tackle Min. 10 :(mid) M_Cuisance is taking a throw in ... He is taking a run up at it! ... He throws it long to A_Dijksteel ... A_Dijksteel unleashes a pile driver! ... But it puts it well wide Min. 10 :(btf) S_Giovino finds a hole in the defence ... The defence was sleeping ... He made a fantastic run though ... S_Giovino with a terrific drive! ... But he puts it wide Min. 11 :(mid) S_Traore plays a quick one-two with his team mate ... He runs towards goal now ... S_Traore with an overhead kick! ... He gets a connection ... But he puts it well wide ... That was a crappy effort! Min. 14 :(btf) K_Schade finds S_Giovino in the box ... A skilful effort from S_Giovino! ... It hits the bar ... And goes over! ... That shot was so poor it would make Ronny Rosenthal cringe! Min. 16 :(mid) S_Traore with the dribble ... He's through on goal ... But R_Henry puts it in row Z! Min. 16 :(mid) R_Muniz takes advantage of a mistake by P_B_Diop ... That mistake could prove costly ... L_Buchanan with an ugly foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment Min. 17 :(btf) M_Damsgaard beats his marker ... His quick feet took him past the defender ... I_Jones with a nasty foul ... The Referee lectures him Min. 18 :(btf) P_B_Diop back heels to find M_Damsgaard in space ... M_Damsgaard hits the shot with the inside of the right foot! ... Ad_Davies won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... And goes wide! Min. 22 :(btf) R_Baku runs at goal ... He spots the run of S_Giovino ... He's played him in ... A_Dijksteel stands his ground and wins the tackle Min. 24 :(mid) M_Cuisance with a superb first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... M_Ihattaren gets on the end of the pass ... R_Henry goes in with high feet!! ... That's a poor tackle! ... The Referee calls him over ... The Referee is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 25 :(mid) P_McNair knocks it past R_Baku and runs onto it ... He leaves the defender standing ... P_McNair with the ball at his feet ... Is he going to have a crack? ... He is, you know... ... The shot slips through I_Meslier's hands ... But goes wide! ... He got away with that! Min. 26 :(mid) A_Pinamonti hits the ball through the heart of the defence ... M_Ihattaren latches onto it! ... P_B_Diop makes the challenge and clears the ball Min. 30 :(mid) Tactical Change by Middlesbrough ... Middlesbrough have changed their playing style to P Min. 35 :(btf) S_Giovino with an amazing show of skill to get past A_Dijksteel ... He crosses to J_Altidore ... J_Altidore chases it through, he must score! ... But Ad_Davies punches it away Min. 37 :(mid) M_Cuisance gets the ball on the wing ... He slides the ball past R_Baku! ... He has some space now! ... A delicate header from M_Cuisance! ... It goes wide! ... He made that look harder than it was!! Min. 39 :(mid) A_Pinamonti dribbles past R_Henry ... It was as if the defender wasn't even there ... A_Pinamonti with the crafty shot! ... But it puts it well wide Min. 40 :(mid) A_Dijksteel cuts the ball back to M_Ihattaren ... M_Ihattaren with a screamer of a shot! ... But he puts it over ... He can't be happy with that effort Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time. Min. 43 :(btf) M_Damsgaard shoves S_Traore in the chest!! ... The Referee will just give him a speaking to Min. 44 :(mid) M_Ihattaren runs at S_Giovino ... The defender slips and falls over ... C_Lell with a two footed lunge! ... Play On!! Min. 46 :(btf) M_Damsgaard is through on goal ... M_Damsgaard with the 40 yard drive! ... Ad_Davies just watches it drift out of play! Min. 47 :(mid) I_Jones sprints down the flank ... He plays the ball across to A_Pinamonti ... A_Pinamonti tries to catch the keeper out! ... I_Meslier with a fantastic point blank save ... He showed great reflexes there ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Middlesbrough 0-0 Brentford Min. 47 :(mid) A_Dijksteel with a 40-yard pass to D_Fry ... D_Fry hits the ball first time! ... I_Meslier with an amazing dive to the bottom left ... How he got to that one I don't know! Min. 48 :(btf) P_B_Diop is taking a throw in ... He sees a team mate loosing his marker ... He throws it to M_Damsgaard ... I_Jones stands his ground and wins the tackle Min. 49 :(btf) P_B_Diop retreats under pressure ... He hoofs the ball upfield ... S_Giovino gets on the end of it ... A powerful shot by S_Giovino! ... GOAL!! ... What a great finish ... Brentford have snatched the lead! ... Middlesbrough 0-1 Brentford ... Min. 51 :(mid) A_Pinamonti takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... He runs towards goal ... A_Pinamonti with the punt towards goal! ... But I_Meslier punches it away ... He had to be brave to come for that one Min. 52 :(btf) L_Buchanan skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to M_Damsgaard ... But I_Jones slides in two footed! ... The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" Min. 55 :(mid) P_McNair gains possession ... P_McNair tries one from the edge of the box! ... But I_Meslier parries the ball ... It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd Min. 58 :(btf) R_Henry finds K_Schade with a perfectly weighted pass ... A well-placed shot from K_Schade! ... It hits the post ... GOAL!! ... What a great effort! ... Middlesbrough 0-2 Brentford ... Min. 59 :(btf) Tactical Change by Brentford ... Brentford have changed their playing style to D Min. 66 :(btf) Substitution by Brentford ... COMING ON: R_Kone ... COMING OFF: J_Altidore Min. 67 :(btf) M_Damsgaard sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... R_Kone gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... R_Kone with a blistering shot! ... He has failed to hit the target! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 68 :(btf) Substitution by Brentford ... COMING ON: L_Diarra ... COMING OFF: Jaurigezar Min. 70 :(mid) Substitution by Middlesbrough ... COMING ON: S_Whittaker ... COMING OFF: A_Dijksteel Min. 70 :(mid) Substitution by Middlesbrough ... COMING ON: M_Fellaini ... COMING OFF: M_Crooks Min. 70 :(mid) Substitution by Middlesbrough ... COMING ON: G_Agbonlahor ... COMING OFF: A_Pinamonti Min. 70 :(btf) Substitution by Brentford ... COMING ON: K_Ajer ... COMING OFF: S_Giovino Min. 71 :(mid) R_Muniz brushes his marker behind and breaks free ... C_Lell with the tackle ... He came to the rescue there! Min. 72 :(mid) M_Cuisance holds the ball up and waits for support ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to M_Ihattaren ... R_Henry bundles the player over!! ... That's a foul!! ... The ref looks across to his assistant! ... Play on! Min. 75 :(mid) P_McNair with a throw in ... He throws the ball across to R_Muniz ... Well executed sliding challenge from L_Buchanan ... It goes out of play ... CORNER! ... Theres some shirt pulling going on in the box! ... R_Muniz flights it in! ... I_Meslier catches it! Min. 75 :(btf) L_Diarra finds K_Schade on the edge of the box ... But D_Fry slides in Min. 79 :(mid) R_Muniz hits a hard pass to G_Agbonlahor ... G_Agbonlahor controls the ball well! ... He hits the shot towards goal! ... It hammers off the bar onto the line ... The Referee is signalling for VAR ... It's been given! ... GOAL!! ... The Middlesbrough fans celebrate! ... Middlesbrough have pulled one back! ... Middlesbrough 1-2 Brentford ... Min. 83 :(btf) K_Ajer with a measured ball to K_Schade ... K_Schade with his head down lets it go! ... But Ad_Davies parries the shot ... The defender manages to scramble the ball away Min. 86 :(mid) S_Whittaker picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it ... L_Buchanan goes in with the block tackle ... He comes out of it with the ball ... Great tackle! Min. 86 :(mid) S_Traore hits in a shot! ... It hits the defender ... R_Muniz collects the loose ball! ... K_Schade with a poor challenge ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He is in the book for that one ... He's got to be careful now! Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 2 minutes of injury time. Min. 88 :(mid) S_Traore passes the ball to G_Agbonlahor ... P_B_Diop with a pull on the shirt ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Riverside Stadium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middlesbrough Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : G_Agbonlahor Scorers : G_Agbonlahor (79) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brentford Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : K_Schade (Man of the Match) Scorers : , S_Giovino (49)K_Schade (58) Sent Off : N/A Booked : R_Henry (24), K_Schade (86) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middlesbrough | Brentford Attempts on Goal : 11 | 11 Off target : 6 | 5 On target : 5 | 6 Possession : 59 | 41 Corners : 1 | 0 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 2 Subs Used : 3 | 3 Fouls : 2 | 10 Key Tackles : 4 | 8 Key Passes : 10 | 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Brentford ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Middlesbrough Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ad_Davies GK 28 1 1 1 27 | 95 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 I_Jones DF 1 24 18 14 24 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 16 0 D_Fry DF 1 23 15 9 29 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 21 A_Dijksteel DF 1 20 16 14 22 | 73 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 18 36 14 P_McNair DF 1 22 14 13 28 | 95 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 32 M_Cuisance MF 1 4 22 15 21 | 95 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 13 S_Traore MF 1 16 22 15 22 | 95 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 13 M_Crooks MF 1 12 22 12 24 | 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_Muniz FW 1 9 18 24 22 | 95 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0 A_Pinamonti FW 1 8 16 23 28 | 73 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 19 M_Ihattaren AM 1 8 20 17 26 | 95 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 C_Klaus GK 19 1 1 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Whittaker DF 1 20 16 5 27 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Fellaini MF 1 13 19 12 21 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F_Onyeka MF 1 12 16 7 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G_Agbonlahor FW 1 10 16 21 29 | 22 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 Player Statistics - Brentford Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I_Meslier GK 26 1 1 1 25 | 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 R_Baku DF 1 23 17 12 25 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 R_Henry DF 1 22 16 6 26 | 95 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 30 38 -2 C_Lell DF 1 21 14 13 21 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 L_Buchanan DF 1 20 14 6 28 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 20 0 P_B_Diop DM 1 15 21 4 28 | 95 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 56 0 Jaurigezar DM 1 14 21 8 26 | 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Damsgaard AM 1 4 22 17 22 | 95 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 24 22 S_Giovino AM 1 9 20 16 27 | 73 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 14 60 K_Schade FW 1 7 14 24 22 | 95 0 0 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 -2 18 36 J_Altidore FW 1 7 17 19 31 | 69 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 C_Kameni GK 23 1 1 1 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Ajer DF 1 20 13 13 28 | 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 L_Diarra DM 1 15 18 7 22 | 24 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 C_Metcalfe AM 1 2 17 13 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_Kone FW 1 6 14 19 28 | 26 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1778261017 Produced from ESMS+ V3.40