English
Goalless Draw in a Hard-Fought Match Between Middlesbrough and Stoke City
Middlesbrough, England – In a match corresponding to the 8th round of the Championship, Middlesbrough and Stoke City played to a 0-0 draw at the Riverside Stadium. Despite Middlesbrough’s territorial dominance, enjoying 56% of possession, the home team failed to convert their opportunities against a Stoke City side which, although with less possession (44%), generated a higher number of shots (16 compared to 12).
The match, officiated by David Webb, was tense and interrupted, reflected in the eight fouls committed by Middlesbrough and the five by Stoke City. Silvera and Conway of Middlesbrough received yellow cards.
Although Middlesbrough attempted to take the initiative with 12 shots, only 4 were on target. Stoke City also showed effectiveness problems, with 4 shots on target out of a total of 16. Both teams sought victory through strategic plays, Middlesbrough generating 4 corners and Stoke City 7.
The match ended with a blank scoreboard, leaving both teams with the need to refine their aim for the next matches.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 7 G. Edmundson came in and S. Silvera went out., at minute 64 A. Morris came in and S. Hansen went out., at minute 64 D. Strelec came in and M. K. Sene went out., at minute 81 T. Conway came in and A. Kante went out., at minute 81 S. Nypan came in and D. Fry went out.
Substitutions stoke city: at minute 46 L. Cisse came in and M. Manhoef went out., at minute 46 B. Pearson came in and T. Rigo went out., at minute 73 R. Bozenik came in and D. Mubama went out., at minute 77 B. Lawal came in and J. Tchamadeu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Middlesbrough
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