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Middlesbrough and Norwich Draw in Thrilling Riverside Stadium Encounter
Middlesbrough and Norwich City played out a pulsating draw at the Riverside Stadium. Despite Norwich enjoying slightly more possession (51% to 49%), the game was a closely fought affair with both teams creating chances. Middlesbrough registered 16 shots, 5 on target, while Norwich managed 10 shots, 4 on target. A significant difference was seen in corner kicks, with Middlesbrough enjoying a clear advantage (10-3).
Discipline was a factor, with a total of 26 fouls committed throughout the match (11 by Middlesbrough and 15 by Norwich). Three yellow cards were shown: one to Iling Junior (Middlesbrough) in the 43rd minute, one to Stacey (Norwich) in the 45th minute, and another to Sargent (Norwich) in the 90th minute. Both teams played with intensity, giving their all in a bid for victory. The final result reflected the even contest.
Substitutions norwich: at minute 61 L. Gibbs came in and A. Slimane went out., at minute 74 J. Cordoba came in and C. Doyle went out., at minute 74 O. Schwartau came in and M. Nunez went out., at minute 74 J. Sorensen came in and R. McConville went out., at minute 88 A. Forson came in and J. Wright went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 61 M. Forss came in and K. Iheanacho went out., at minute 78 D. Burgzorg came in and M. Whittaker went out., at minute 78 R. Giles came in and S. Iling Junior went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Middlesbrough
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