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Chris Riggott and Tuncay headed home corners to preserve Middlesbrough’s top-flight status for another season. Riggott, recalled from a loan spell at Championship promotion chasers Stoke City, headed home Fabio Rochemback’s corner on 40 minutes to settle nerves.
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Sunderland substitute Daryl Murphy headed home a dramatic injury-time winner to sink Middlesbrough in an absorbing Wear-Tees derby.HighlightsTuncay calmly drove Boro ahead inside the fourth minute before Danny Higginbotham headed Sunderland's equaliser just two minutes later.A minute before half-time Michael Chopra fired home before Afonso Alves' low shot levelled again for Boro.Murphy headed home at the death to ensure Sunderland's top-flight safety.With the Black Cats slumping to defeat at Newcastle last week and Middlesbrough losing to Bolton, both sides knew the importance of victory.And the game exploded into life within the first six minutes, with Boro taking the lead with their first real threat.Alves picked out Tuncay with a precise pass over the static Sunderland defence, and the
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HighlightsFirst HalfSecond HalfTeam NewsMiddlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil is out for the season after having surgery to repair a knee ligament problem.Robert Huth (foot) and Andrew Taylor (ribs) remain on the injured list, as does striker Mido (hernia).Bolton will be without suspended striker Kevin Davies so Heidar Helguson may deputise.But Helguson's inclusion is likely to be boss Gary Megson's only change from the side that secured a vital victory over West Ham last weekend.Team FromMiddlesbroughSchwarzer, Turnbull, Young, Grounds, McMahon, Wheater, Pogatetz, Boateng, Arca, Downing, Shawky, Rochemback, Cattermole, Johnson, Aliadiere, Alves, Tuncay.Bolton WanderersAl Habsi, Steinsson, Cahill, A O'Brien, Taylor, Guthrie, McCann, Nolan, Helguson, Diouf, Campo, Cohen, Samuel, Giannakopoul
Amanhã estas duas equipas defontam-se no The Riverside Stadium onde se poderá assistir a mais um jogo da Premiership. Middlesbrough actual 13º classificado apenas tem 7 pontos de avanço sobre a linha de água, a equipa da casa terá portanto de jogar para vencer sabendo que irá defrontar um dos aflitos, o Bolton, que [...]
O Middlesbrough não tem nada a perder neste jogo, pois sabe que o Tottenham joga em casa e é superior. Com a manutenção praticamente garantida e após o 2-2 contra o Man United, vão concerteza a casa do Tottenham jogar para pontuar. Afonso Alves estará bastante motivado depois de ter marcado 2 golos ao 1º [...]
Afonso Alves sent an icy blast through Manchester United’s hopes of wrapping up the title with an excellent double to earn Middlesbrough a valiant 2-2 draw.
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Premier League leader Manchester United was held to a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough after Brazil striker Afonso Alves scored his first goals for the home team.
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Wayne Rooney earned Manchester United a draw and extended their lead over Chelsea to three points after a pulsating encounter at the Riverside.HighlightsFirst HalfSecond HalfCristiano Ronaldo gave the visitors an early lead when he converted Michael Carrick's cross.But Afonso Alves's cool strike, his first for Boro, hauled the hosts level and he put them ahead just after half-time with a fine curling effort.But Rooney turned in Ji-Sung Park's cross from the right to save United.During the closing stages Sir Alex Ferguson's men pushed frantically to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points with five games remaining, but they were met with stubborn resistance.And Boro, who remain 14th, will be bitterly disappointed not to have emerged victorious having dominated for long spel
A rare Ricardo Carvalho goal was enough for Chelsea as they hung on to beat Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.HighlightsThe defender headed home Wayne Bridge's free-kick inside six minutes. But the visitors were unlucky not to claim at least a share of the spoils as they were denied by the woodwork on three occasions. Substitute Afonso Alves hit the post from 35 yards and both he and defender David Wheater headed against the bar in a late goalmouth scramble. Chelsea went into the game without top scorer Frank Lampard, who was suffering from a virus, while Gareth Southgate named an unchanged Boro side. The home side started brightly and after Didier Drogba had tested Mark Schwarzer from distance, Carvalho headed the home side in front. The Portuguese defender, making his 150th appearance for
Chelsea leapfrogged over Arsenal to reclaim second place and cut Manchester United’s advantage at the Barclays Premier League summit to five points with a narrow 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough.
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LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - Part of Premier League Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium was closed on Saturday due to damage caused by Arctic winds.
The South Stand was out of bounds to fans for the...
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Middlesbrough eased their relegation fears with victory over rock-bottom Derby thanks to Tuncay's cool finish.HighlightsTuncay ran on to George Boateng's flick to shoot low into the corner and pile further misery on a Rams side who have won just one league game this season.Boro had several good chances to double their lead after the break but the excellent Roy Carroll made fine saves to deny Jeremie Aliadiere and Boateng.The visitors rallied late on and Rob Earnshaw almost headed an equaliser.But the Welsh striker's late effort apart, Derby never looked like ending their dreadful winless Premier League run which now stands at 25 games.For half an hour they frustrated Gareth Southgate's side and up until Tuncay's strike, most of the action involved the respective physios.Derby's Mile Sterjo
Tipster: Ferraz87 | Middlesbrough vs Derby County - Premiership, Inglaterra 2007/2008
Jogo entre o aflito boro e o já condenado Derby county. Penso que a odd a 1.44 está bastante apetecível tendo em conta que o jogo e contra o miserável e fraquinho derby.
O Boro encontra-se na 13ª posição 6 pontos acima da 1ª equipa abaixo [...]
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Match Report
By Richard Clarke
Arsenal’s month of destiny starts on Saturday with the visit of Middlesbrough to Emirates Stadium.
Arsène Wenger had two major targets before the start of the season and, in mid-March, he believes his side are well-placed to win both the Premier League and the Champions League.
And, the business end [...]
Today is not a day for panicking, neither is it a day for wondering about the matches against Liverpool, where our entire season will be decided. We do have what it takes to beat teams like Liverpool and Chelsea as I have said in my earlier blog, but to do so we must be playing the [...]
HighlightsFirst HalfSecond HalfTeam NewsArsenal could be without Theo Walcott (thigh) again after he missed the draw at Wigan but Emmanuel Eboue is back after a three-match suspension.Kolo Toure and Robin van Persie are fit again and pressing for starts but Tomas Rosicky and Abou Diaby are out.Afonso Alves (illness) and Jeremie Aliadiere (ban) return to the Boro squad for the trip to the Emirates.Andrew Taylor played an hour for the reserves in midweek after a foot injury, but the game has come too soon.Team FromArsenalAlmunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, van Persie, Adebayor, Lehmann, Song, J Hoyte, Senderos, Gilberto, Denilson, Bendtner.MiddlesbroughSchwarzer, Young, Wheater, Pogatetz, Huth, O'Neil, Boateng, Shawky, Downing, Tuncay, Mido, Alves, Turnbull
Arsene Wenger will be hoping that Arsenal regain the fine form that saw them defeat AC Milan at the San Siro when Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough side travels to the Emirates Stadium this Saturday. Middlesbrough will have to pull out a major upset to do the double over Arsenal, but the Gunners current league form leaves something to be desired.Arsenal have drawn their last three Premier League games in a row, dropping points against Wigan, Aston Villa, and Birmingham. Although the run of draws was interrupted by a fabulous performance in Italy, Arsenal have seen their lead at the top of the table narrowed to two points against opposition with a game in hand.Middlesbrough have taken a solitary point from their last three games, but still sit five points above the relegation zone. Aston Vil
Esta quarta-feira, pelas 19 horas e 45 minutos, o Aston Villa Football Club enfrenta o Middlesbrough Football Club no seu recinto, para um jogo em atraso da Barclays Premier League.
O RuiVeloso, que participa na I Liga Sportingbet / ApostaGanha, resolveu fazer um prognóstico de apostas desportivas para este jogo, que passamos a citar:
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Gareth Barry's penalty rescued a point for Aston Villa against Middlesbrough.HighlightsFirst HalfSecond HalfThe England star struck home from the spot in the second half after Luke Young was harshly judged to have handled Ashley Young's shot.Stewart Downing had given the visitors a deserved lead when he latched onto Zat Knight's poor clearance and struck low past Scott Carson's right hand.Carson was the busier of the keepers though Boro had Mido to thank for a goal-line clearance from John Carew.Middlesbrough dominated the first half, Robert Huth's early header over the bar signalling the visitors' intent.Gareth Southgate's men nearly took the lead when Tuncay Sanli broke clear in the area but Carson was alert to make an excellent point-blank save, the ball rebounding to Mido, who fired na
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Отборът на Aston Villa вече се отдалечи на 8 точки от тима на Everton и Liverpool, но е с мач по-малко, и тъй като те вече не участват в никакви купи, отборът е свеж постоянно, целта им до края на сезона ще бъде да съберат максимума точки и участие в евро турнир. Затова в сряда вечер те ще излязат срещу състава на Middlesbrough точно с тази цел - вземане
What an FA Cup weekend it’s turning out to be. Middlesbrough were outplayed by a far superior and more determined effort from Cardiff. The Bluebirds winning by 2-0 this afternoon.
Middlesbrough never really got into the game despite having the advantage of playing at home. And like Chelsea yesterday they got everything they deserved.
Cardiff scored within [...]
Goals from Peter Whittingham and Roger Johnson helped Championship side Cardiff dump Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough out of the FA Cup.HighlightsFirst HalfSecond HalfBoro were poor throughout and were behind on nine minutes when Whittingham curled the ball into the net.And 13 minutes later, Roger Johnson headed home Whittingham's free-kick to leave Boro with a huge uphill task.Afonso Alves and Stewart Downing both had half chances for the home side but they rarely threatened.Boro had made a steady opening to the match but were left furious by the Bluebird's opening goal.Stephen McPhail appeared to handle in mid-air before it fell to Whittingham.But nothing was given and Whittingham latched on to the ball inside the box and curled it into the top right hand corner after some brillia
Middlesbrough 0-1 ReadingJames Harper's injury-time goal gave Reading victory and ended their run of eight straight Premier League defeats.HighlightsMiddlesbrough had the majority of the chances but Harper scored with an unchallenged strike from six yards out after a pass from Stephen Hunt.Boro's Tuncay Sanli and Stewart Downing were a threat, but new signing Afonso Alves forced the best save of the first half from a dipping free-kick.Downing was booked late on for trying to win a penalty for the visitors.Reading began positively, embarking on a number of forays into Boro's half without posing any serious threat on goal.The Royals' best effort in the opening exchanges came when Liam Rosenior crossed accurately from the left only for Sean Long to direct his close-range header over the bar.R
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheff Utd (aet)Paddy Kenny's own goal six minutes from the end of extra time sank Sheffield United to gift Middlesbrough an FA Cup quarter-final at home to Cardiff.HighlightsFirst HalfExtra Time GoalThe Blades' keeper could only turn Mido's shot over the line after his effort had rebounded off an upright.Boro had dominated a low-key affair, with Brazilian striker Afonso Alves twice forcing Kenny into fine saves.But the Championship side looked set to take the tie to penalties until Kenny's late stroke of ill-fortune.Alves was given his first start since his £12.7m move from Heerenveen - and he justified the selection with a lively display.He should have opened the scoring after eight minutes, but he headed Fabio Rochemback's corner wide of an open goal.Rochemback then pr
Saturdays ActionsSheff Utd 0-0 MiddlesbroughSheffield United and Middlesbrough will meet again on Tuesday week as their FA Cup fifth-round tie ended goalless.HighlightsBlades striker James Beattie hit the post in first-half stoppage time from a free-kick, but the home side failed to turn their dominance into goals.Boro came back into it in the second period and Mido's overhead kick was brilliantly saved by Paddy Kenny.Emmanuel Pogatetz could have won it late on for the visitors but his header was cleared off the line.New Blades boss Kevin Blackwell, who replaced Bryan Robson last week, received a standing ovation from the Bramall Lane crowd before kick-off as the home side went in search of a hat-trick of Premier League scalps in this year's competition.Middlesbrough were aiming to reach a
Talk of invincibility has been thrown out the window. Gareth Southgate's lowly Middlesbrough have inflicted a first league defeat on Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side.And so the naysayers once again begin to doubt the young Gunners. Eleven wins, four draws and one defeat place Arsenal a point ahead of last season's champions Manchester United, deservedly at the top of the Premier League table. Why, then, do the so-called pundits, players and fans alike, begin to question the squad?An Arsenal side missing four of their best players in Cesc Fabregas, Alex Hleb, Robin van Persie and Mathieu Flamini did indeed fall to a team hovering too close to the relegation zone. But look at any of the top four teams and imagine how they would do without four of their best players.Chelsea would be nothing without Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Michael Essien. Manchester United are far less potent without Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. Even Rafa Benitez's crazy
Apologies for the delay since my last post. Things were a little bit busy over the weekend, what with Christmas and all just around the corner.
As a result, I didn’t get to do up a match preview or review of the weekend game against Middlesbrough. As you will surely already know now, the match ended in the Arsenal’s first Premiership defeat of the season, a 2-1 reverse at the Riverside. As most supporters have correctly pointed out, it was the worst performance of the season and it was a game that Arsenal deserved to lose. They boys were out-fought and out-thought in every facet of the game.
As a result of the loss a lot of Arsenal supporters are starting to worry about what lies ahead for the club. I just can’t understand this. There’s no denying that Arsenal performed poorly and are unquestionably going through a tough patch of late but when it’s all said and done the side is still top of the league and have made a huge improvement on last season&rs
I went skiing this weekend, thinking that it was a good batch of matches to miss.Villa vs. Portsmouth looked to be an exciting match, but the Gunners would have an easy win away to Middlesbrough, and we wouldn't be gaining any ground on our nearest rivals, as Manchester United faced lowly Derby.I was confident of an Arsenal win, but I had a friend of mine call me to tell me the final score. You could imagine the shock when he told me the names of the scorers.Downing, Sanli, and Rosicky.That meant 2-1 to Middlesbrough.It seems I chose a good weekend to go away. I would not have been too thrilled watching Arsenal's unbeaten run in the Premier League being ended by a team in the bottom three.We had better win on Wednesday when we host Steaua Bucharest, or else we might be lacking confidence for the big match with Chelsea on Sunday.What I've heard of today's game sure does make me hope that Fabregas, Hleb, and van Persie make it back before Sunday.
High-flying Arsenal travel to the Riverside to face Gareth Southgate's struggling Middlesbrough this Sunday.Arsenal drew 1-1 with Newcastle midweek, and will face a stiffer challenge this weekend due to the absence of many key players.However, a Middlesbrough team sitting in the relegation zone shouldn't trouble the Gunners too much. Boro haven't won a game since September first at home to Birmingham, and sit in 18th with only 11 points from 15 games.Middlesbrough will be missing goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer as well as Mido, Brad Jones, and Matthew Bates. However, Boro will be boosted with Andrew Taylor's return.Arsenal are still missing four midfield players and last season's top striker Robin van Persie. The midfield casualties are Cesc Fabregas, Alex Hleb, Mathieu Flamini, and Abou Diaby. All five look like they may return to fitness in time for next weekends clash against Chelsea though.Arsene Wenger will likely stick with his first-choice defensive lineup, even against a team wh
United just gets better and better. We scored another 4 goals, making it 4 in 4 games. Don't know about you guys, but it's fast becoming my favourite number. I hope I don't jinx team with the number four fetish.Before I forget, this win takes us temporarily to the top of the table for a good 24hrs as Arsenal faces Liverpool on Sunday.United started the game with a scintillating goal from Nani in the 3rd minute. From a midfield position, Nani wiggled his way to the edge of the penalty area and let fly a superb volley straight into the Boro net. Mark Schwarzer didn't have a chance in hell to even get near the ball. Nani's celebration, although probably frowned upon by Fergie, was just as spectacular as the goal scored.Tevez had a chance to double United's lead a minute later but a superb tackle foiled the chance. Unfortunately, in the 6th minute, it was Boro that scored. Aliadiere got in between both Rio and Vidic and equalized with a header placed beyond the outstretched arms of E
After another 3 - 0 victory Hammers find themselves in the top four of the Premiership, and while the victory over Boro was not as emphatic as the scoreline suggests a win is a win, and when it catapults your club up the table it makes for nice viewing! This match could have ended up [...]
English Premirship club Manchester United reported their interest to sign Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka. Viduka would be a free player next month after refusing to commit his long-term future with The Boro despite a new two-year, £40,000-a- week offer.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson guarantee that Viduka can play for European championship next season if he decided to move to Old Trafford.
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I can't emphasize how fucking irritated I am with our performance in late kickoffs. We were trying to be what Fergie and Giggs had said in midweek....efficient. Unfortunately it all turned out wrong as we tried to play like Chelsea. Now the cushion has almost been completely swept from under our buttocks. Chelsea now holds their own destiny in their hands. All they need to do is to win their remaining premiership games, including the one with us.The game started brightly for us. Richardson gave us the lead after a superb pass from Scholes and some brilliant running from Rooney in the 3rd minute. Just as Chelsea has been making a habit of scoring late in games, we've been doing the same with early goals.The difference is when you score late goals, the other hasn't a chance of hitting back. And Boro did just that at the stroke of half time. It was also partly due to Rio hurting his groin again and was practically immobile when Viduka scored the equalizer.Our tactics after going one go
And we're off...Villa take on Middlesbrough, come on the villans, bring home the 3 points...no Berger in the team, but weve got Gabby Agbonlahor up front and plenty in mid field in the form of Gareth Barry, Petrov, and Maloney to get the crosses in.Aston Villa have a great chance to move further away from the relegation battle today, and 3 points will do nicely.Come on Villa!Aston Villa Lottery syndicate http://www.VillaLotto.com or villalotto.blogspot.com
Ronaldo Wins It For Red Devils
A second-half penalty won and converted by Cristiano Ronaldo sent Manchester United through to the FA Cup semi-finals where they will meet Watford next month.
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How Southgate must hate to face Ronaldo. This is the third meeting between the sides this season and Ronaldo has earned 3 penalties, taking the penalties himself in the last 2.The game itself wasn't really anything to shout about. Neither side really played well. Boro were content to sit back and let Viduka take long shots, while United didn't really create much. When they did, the chance mostly fell to Rooney who left his scoring boots at home. Credit must also be given to Mark Schwarzer. He must have made at least 3-4 utterly brilliant saves from Rooney.Smith who was given his first start of the season looked sharp and was his usual pesky self, irritating the Boro defenders to no end. Carrick also had a pretty outstanding game, by his usual standards. Giggs started in midfield and was superb beside Carrick. I suspect alot of it was due to the fact the entire Boro midfield was playing like auxiliary defenders.The game had looked like it was going to be a draw until the 75th minute w
Ronaldo keeps United's FA Cup treble dreams alive
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty earned Manchester United a replay after Middlesbrough threatened a shock in the FA Cup quarter-final at the...
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Gotta hate these late games. We never look good in late kickoffs and getting a draw here doesn't help our cause.The game started brightly with good chances falling for both sides. Kuszczak made an early save from Downing and set the tone for what could be an entertaining game. Despite the loss of Scholes, and the general crappiness of Carrick, we played well in midfield. Rooney dropped deep to help out occasionally.In the 23rd minute, a moment of brilliance from Rooney gave United the first goal. He jinked around two defenders to make space for the shot and scored with a sweet strike. Unfortunately that was his only positive contribution of the game. He looked sluggish and a step slow the entire game. Personally he was the worst performer in a United shirt today.After the goal, United took complete control of the game. It's ridiculous how we didn't manage to score a second goal with all the possession and shots. Boro was reduced to counters and nearly had one when Yakubu turned Vidi
After the euphoria of Wednesday night’s game we’re on Sky once more for a potentially tricky tie in the late kick off at the Riverside. Both the Emmanuels face late fitness tests with Adebayor having picked up a knock on his knee against Spuds and Eboue still nursing a niggling ankle injury. Abou Diaby definitely misses the trip with reported knee ligament trouble and is joined by Freddy, Hleb, Gallas, Van Persie and the Beast on the treatment table.
It sounds like Diaby’s injury could potentially be serious, which, if the case, is a real shame after being given another tantalising glimpse of his of his potential. His crunching tackling and leggy runs through the midfield dredging up a few fond memories of Paddy, whether he can go on to be a player of similar stature to the great man remains to be seen but having been out for nine months already I wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to him pulling on the famous red and white shirt again soon.
This leaves
I really don't know what to think, I have been a fan for most of my 18 year life and I have been visiting The Valley regularly for around 5 years. Now is the time I come to think "Why didn't I support Man U?". Well thats a stupid thing to say as I love Charlton and I will always support that, something I never want to change, but recently myself and many other fans have been so low.
Why? You may
top5bet went to see the Charlton v Liverpool game on Saturday. It really was like watching Stevie and Co. in a training match and should have been a lot more than 3-0 to Liverpool. A couple of pieces of magic from Bellamy and Gerrard - who was given a central midfield berth from which to control the game - gave the scoreline a more accurate reflection of events on the pitch.Charlton are long odds on to go down (1.32 Betfair) and on this showing they will most certainly be playing in the Championship next year. They were truly awful and Les Reed hardly inspires confidence in a recovery.Anyway, on to more pressing issues...Premiership 18 December 2006, Fulham v MiddlesbroughA quick run through...Fulham have won 2-1 at home four times this season and Middlesbrough have lost by the same score away from home three times. Chris Coleman's charges have won four of the five Premiership meetings between the sides in London. Middlesbrough have gone 12 Premiership away games without a win. There
It was the Riverside and last year's demolition was still fresh on my mind. I had feared the worst coming into this game. For some reason, Boro always puts on a good performance whenever a good side comes visiting.
Thankfully this time we came mentally prepared and equiped. Of course getting a dubious penalty to open the scoring was really welcomed. Ronaldo had passed Schwarzer and was thru on goal but he stumbled along the way. Although my initial thoughts were 'PENALTY!', the TV replay did not show any contact. Ronaldo had dived, or at least he hand stumbled. It didn't matter, the referee gave a penalty and Saha prompt stood forward and scored. The good guys were one up, and based on our play, we richly deserved it.
The second half was a bit hazy for me. The game was played at freaking 1am in Singapore, and I was really having trouble keeping my eyes open by half time. I even had to go the extra length to call Kentona on the phone to engage in a conversation to keep myself awake.
Come now, Gareth, don’t be so hard on yourself. There’s nothing wrong with believing in your team’s abilities, even if some of the recent performances have been pretty pretty dire. Especially the 2-0 home defeat to Cardiff in the FA Cup - how do you explain that one away? The 1-0 home win over Derby [...]
