English
Wrexham and Middlesbrough Draw in a Hard-Fought Match at Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough, England – An early goal by J. Windass in the 7th minute, assisted by G. Thomason, put Wrexham ahead, momentarily silencing the Riverside Stadium. Wrexham, despite conceding possession to Middlesbrough, who dominated with 69%, remained firm in defense. The match was characterized by high intensity, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (15 by Wrexham and 6 by Middlesbrough). Wrexham’s defense, although solid, was cautioned on several occasions, with yellow cards for J. Windass, G. Dobson, L. O’Brien, M. James and D. Scarr. Middlesbrough, desperately seeking the equalizer, finally achieved it in the 80th minute thanks to a goal from H. Hackney. Despite generating more goal opportunities (14 shots in total compared to Wrexham’s 6), Middlesbrough only managed to convert one. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with the feeling of having been able to secure the victory.
Substitutions wrexham: at minute 22 L. Brunt came in and D. Scarr went out., at minute 63 J. Windass came in and N. Broadhead went out., at minute 64 R. Longman came in and L. Cacace went out., at minute 64 G. Thomason came in and L. O’Brien went out., at minute 84 K. Moore came in and S. Smith went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 46 S. Nypan came in and A. Browne went out., at minute 46 D. Burgzorg came in and T. Conway went out., at minute 46 M. Targett came in and S. Silvera went out., at minute 46 M. Whittaker came in and L. Ayling went out., at minute 68 M. K. Sene came in and D. Strelec went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Middlesbrough
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