FFO Champ, Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United (Fri May 01)


                        Middlesbrough  |  Sheffield United
                            4-3-1-2 C  |  4-1-2-1-2 E
                         David Hannah  |  Ian Greaves
                                       |
                         Ad_Davies GK  |  GK J_Urbig
                           I_Jones DF  |  DF C_Cresswell
                             D_Fry DF  |  DF J_Foyth
                       A_Dijksteel DF  |  DF M_Sykes
                          P_McNair DF  |  DF J_Boateng
                        M_Cuisance MF  |  DM J_Mascherano
                          S_Traore MF  |  MF P_Okon
                          M_Crooks MF  |  MF A_Diawara
                           R_Muniz FW  |  AM M_Ozil
                       A_Pinamonti FW  |  FW D_Drogba
                       M_Ihattaren AM  |  FW E_Osong
                                       |
                           C_Klaus SUB |  SUB T_Ernst
                       S_Whittaker SUB |  SUB K_Naughton
                        M_Fellaini SUB |  SUB G_Lovre
                          F_Onyeka SUB |  SUB S_Leto
                      G_Agbonlahor SUB |  SUB T_Lemperle




Min. 2  :(shu) P_Okon makes the tackle 
          ...  He gets to his feet quickly 
          ...  He's beat the defender to the ball 
          ...  P_Okon tries to chip the ball over the keeper! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting 
          ...  Goal kick given 
Min. 3  :(mid) S_Traore holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to A_Pinamonti 
          ...  A_Pinamonti with the goal bound shot! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  J_Urbig moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  J_Urbig catches it with style! 
Min. 3  :(shu) M_Sykes kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  C_Cresswell gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  C_Cresswell with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  Ad_Davies just watches it drift out of play! 
Min. 8  :(mid) The ball is passed in from M_Crooks, he finds A_Pinamonti 
          ...  A cracking drive from A_Pinamonti! 
          ...  It flies wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 8  :(shu) M_Ozil takes advantage of a mistake by A_Dijksteel 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  M_Ozil flings a shot at goal! 
          ...  Terrific shot 
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender 
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide 
          ...  That's unlucky! 
Min. 9  :(mid) P_McNair is first to the ball 
          ...  P_McNair with the drive! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 10 :(shu) C_Cresswell beats S_Traore 
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker 
          ...  "Play On!" Waves The Referee 
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by P_McNair 
          ...  Nothing gets past him! 
Min. 11 :(shu) A_Diawara has the ball on the wing, a chance to show his pace 
          ...  He knocks the ball past P_McNair 
          ...  He puts in E_Osong! 
          ...  E_Osong sends it down the right wing and continues his run foward. 
          ...  cross comes back into him, he gets his head to the ball! 
          ...  Ad_Davies with the diving save 
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras! 
Min. 16 :(shu) J_Mascherano finds the run of D_Drogba 
          ...  A cheeky lob from D_Drogba! 
          ...  Ad_Davies gathers it easily 
Min. 21 :(shu) E_Osong kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  M_Ozil gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  M_Ozil tries the lob from 30 yards! 
          ...  It's going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  And Ad_Davies reacts well to tip it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Theres some shirt pulling going on in the box! 
          ...  M_Ozil flights it in! 
          ...  M_Crooks wins the ball 
          ...  And he clears the danger 
Min. 24 :(shu) E_Osong controls the ball with ease 
          ...  A_Dijksteel takes the ball 
          ...  OOOHHHH!! 
          ...  He almost loses it straight away 
          ...  But he hits it clear! 
Min. 27 :(shu) J_Mascherano with a flicked pass to D_Drogba 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  I_Jones hits it out for a throw 
Min. 30 :(mid) Tactical Change by Middlesbrough 
          ...  Middlesbrough have changed their playing style to P 
Min. 33 :(shu) C_Cresswell hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  M_Ozil collects the loose ball! 
          ...  A delicate header from M_Ozil! 
          ...  Ad_Davies blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 36 :(shu) A_Diawara jinks infield 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Drogba 
          ...  D_Drogba with the drive! 
          ...  Ad_Davies saves, but he can't keep hold of it 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Foyth swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of Ad_Davies 
          ...  Was there some shirt pulling going on in the box? 
          ...  The strikers are calling for VAR! 
          ...  We wait for the decision 
          ...  It looks like 
          ...  NO PENALTY 
Min. 38 :(shu) J_Foyth back heels to find C_Cresswell in space 
          ...  C_Cresswell smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 2 minutes of injury time.
Min. 43 :(shu) D_Drogba finds a hole in the defence 
          ...  D_Drogba with a thundering shot! 
          ...  It flies into Row Z! 
Min. 45 :(mid) M_Ihattaren hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  A_Dijksteel collects the loose ball! 
          ...  J_Foyth cuts out the pass 
          ...  That was close! 
Min. 45 :(shu) J_Boateng spits at I_Jones 
          ...  The Referee will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 47 :(mid) R_Muniz with a smart turn 
          ...  R_Muniz pounds a rocket on goal! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork!! 
          ...  And goes safely clear! 
          ...  J_Urbig never had a chance! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Middlesbrough 0-0 Sheffield United

Min. 46 :(mid) S_Traore with a byline cross to R_Muniz 
          ...  A powerful shot by R_Muniz! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 46 :(shu) J_Mascherano storms past his marker 
          ...  But D_Fry comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 48 :(mid) I_Jones with the dribble 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  The fans are on their feet 
          ...  I_Jones tries one from the edge of the box! 
          ...  J_Urbig fists it away 
          ...  That was a good save! 
Min. 50 :(shu) M_Ozil picks out J_Mascherano with the cross 
          ...  J_Mascherano smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  Ad_Davies falls over 
          ...  But Ad_Davies is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 51 :(mid) A_Dijksteel is unmarked! 
          ...  J_Boateng takes out the attacker 
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there 
Min. 52 :(mid) M_Crooks takes advantage of a mistake by J_Mascherano 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  A powerful shot by M_Crooks! 
          ...  But it clips the post and goes wide 
Min. 53 :(mid) I_Jones has time and space on the edge of the box 
          ...  I_Jones has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goalward! 
          ...  J_Urbig makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt! 
Min. 56 :(mid) R_Muniz sprints past M_Sykes 
          ...  R_Muniz with a scorcher of a shot! 
          ...  But J_Urbig reaches the ball. Good save 
Min. 59 :(mid) M_Cuisance hoofs it upfield to find M_Ihattaren 
          ...  M_Ihattaren goes for the top corner! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Middlesbrough go in front now with that goal! 
          ...  Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield United ...
Min. 59 :(mid) The defender slips and falls over! 
          ...  R_Muniz is through! 
          ...  M_Sykes with a pull on the shirt 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  The Referee signals that it is indirect 
          ...  D_Fry floats it forward 
          ...  A_Pinamonti latches onto the end of it 
          ...  A thundering drive by A_Pinamonti! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  How did that find it's way in? 
          ...  Middlesbrough 2-0 Sheffield United ...
Min. 68 :(mid) M_Ihattaren runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to A_Dijksteel 
          ...  A_Dijksteel hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  He hits the side netting 
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. 71 :(mid) D_Fry with the through ball to G_Agbonlahor 
          ...  G_Agbonlahor bears down on goal! 
          ...  But J_Urbig smothers the ball 
Min. 71 :(shu) P_Okon has picked up a knock 
          ...  It looks like he will try to run it off 
Min. 73 :(shu) Tactical Change by Sheffield United 
          ...  Sheffield United have changed their playing style to P 
Min. 75 :(shu) Substitution by Sheffield United 
          ...  COMING ON: G_Lovre 
          ...  COMING OFF: A_Diawara 
Min. 76 :(mid) R_Muniz with a precise pass to P_McNair 
          ...  J_Foyth tackles cleanly 
Min. 80 :(shu) Substitution by Sheffield United 
          ...  COMING ON: S_Leto 
          ...  COMING OFF: D_Drogba 
Min. 80 :(mid) S_Whittaker plays in M_Ihattaren with a beautiful ball 
          ...  M_Ihattaren drives the shot in! 
          ...  J_Urbig was lucky there 
Min. 82 :(shu) P_Okon slips past his marker S_Whittaker 
          ...  The ball is whipped into E_Osong 
          ...  E_Osong with a thundering drive! 
          ...  It's well wide! 
          ...  8 times out of 10 he would have scored that! 
Min. 83 :(mid) M_Cuisance flicks the ball on to G_Agbonlahor 
          ...  G_Agbonlahor runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  J_Urbig dives desperately to try and save it!! 
          ...  And J_Urbig tips it wide! 
          ...  Great goalkeeping! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  P_McNair swings the ball in hard and fast with some tremendous top spin! 
          ...  J_Urbig easily claims the ball! 
Min. 84 :(shu) C_Cresswell spots a team mate in space 
          ...  He finds J_Boateng with a lovely pass! 
          ...  S_Whittaker reads the play well 
Min. 85 :(shu) Substitution by Sheffield United 
          ...  COMING ON: T_Lemperle 
          ...  COMING OFF: E_Osong 
Min. 85 :(mid) S_Traore knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender 
          ...  S_Traore shoots towards goal! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  It's unbelievable, Jeff! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 7 minutes of injury time.
Min. 89 :(mid) D_Fry takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  D_Fry chases it through, he must score! 
          ...  J_Urbig tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  Corner not given!! 
Min. 89 :(shu) M_Ozil skips the challenge from I_Jones 
          ...  I_Jones recovers the situation to win the ball back 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : Riverside Stadium
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Middlesbrough Match Info
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Best player          : D_Fry (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : , A_Pinamonti (59)M_Ihattaren (59)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Sheffield United Match Info
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Best player          : M_Ozil
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Sykes (59)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                           Middlesbrough  |    Sheffield United
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       12
Off target           :           7        |       6
On target            :          10        |       6
Possession           :          55        |       45
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           6        |       4
Key Tackles          :           7        |       3
Key Passes           :          10        |       11
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Final Score          : Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Sheffield United
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Player Statistics - Middlesbrough
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Ad_Davies      GK  28   1   1   1  27 |  99   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  52   0   0   0
I_Jones        DF   1  24  18  13  24 |  99   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  28   0  34
D_Fry          DF   1  23  15   9  29 |  99   0   1   1   1   1   0   0   0   0  15  42  21
A_Dijksteel    DF   1  20  16  14  22 |  72   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  36   0  14
P_McNair       DF   1  21  14  13  28 |  99   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  17   0  15
M_Cuisance     MF   1   4  22  15  21 |  99   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
S_Traore       MF   1  16  22  15  22 |  99   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  24  13
M_Crooks       MF   1  12  22  12  24 |  72   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  26  12  16
R_Muniz        FW   1   9  18  24  22 |  99   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  16  14
A_Pinamonti    FW   1   8  16  23  28 |  72   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  34
M_Ihattaren    AM   1   8  20  17  26 |  99   0   0   2   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  28  47
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 |  27   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  18  18   0
M_Fellaini     MF   1  13  19  12  21 |  27   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 |  27   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  18

Player Statistics - Sheffield United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Urbig        GK  27   1   1   1  26 |  99   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  43   0   0   0
C_Cresswell    DF   1  22  17  15  20 |  99   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  34  26
J_Foyth        DF   1  21  14  11  23 |  99   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  34  20   0
M_Sykes        DF   1  20  15   7  28 |  99   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  17  -2
J_Boateng      DF   1  19  14   3  27 |  99   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  19   0   0
J_Mascherano   DM   1  16  20  12  23 |  99   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  28  18
P_Okon         MF   1  16  20   6  26 |  99   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  14  22
A_Diawara      MF   1  16  23   7  27 |  77   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  22   0
M_Ozil         AM   1   8  21  18  25 |  99   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  13  34
D_Drogba       FW   1   3  14  21  21 |  82   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  25
E_Osong        FW   1   8  16  20  24 |  87   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  18  18
T_Ernst        GK  19   1   1   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Naughton     DF   1  19  13   4  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Lovre        MF   1   8  19  16  21 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Leto         FW   1   6  13  18  21 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Lemperle     FW   1   5  12  15  26 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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