Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: Tight win for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough secured a narrow victory over Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium. The match, which was part of the fourth round of the Championship, ended with a 2-0 score in favor of the visitors.
The first goal came in the 55th minute, scored by Marcus Clarke, who capitalized on a pass from F. Azaz to put Middlesbrough in the lead. The second goal arrived in the 82nd minute, an own goal by Ryan Ramsey, following an assist from none in particular.
The match was characterized by a midfield battle, with both teams vying for possession and creating scoring chances. However, it was Middlesbrough who made the most of their opportunities to take home the three points.
Match statistics:
* Cardiff: 51% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 4 off target), 4 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, None red cards
* Middlesbrough: 49% possession, 10 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow card, None red cards
Events:
* 5′: Cardiff – Yellow card for M. Siopis
* 39′: Cardiff – Yellow card for J. Daland
* 55′: Middlesbrough – Goal by M. Clarke (assist by F. Azaz)
* 69′: Middlesbrough – Yellow card for A. Morris
* 82′: Middlesbrough – Own goal by A. Ramsey
Substitutions cardiff: at minute 43 D. Goutas came in and J. Daland went out., at minute 46 O. Tanner came in and Y. Meite went out., at minute 61 R. Colwill came in and A. Robertson went out., at minute 62 A. El Ghazi came in and C. Willock went out., at minute 73 C. Robinson came in and W. Kanga went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 70 E. Latte Lath came in and D. Burgzorg went out., at minute 70 A. Gilbert came in and T. Conway went out., at minute 90 M. Hamilton came in and F. Azaz went out., at minute 90 N. Simpson came in and I. Jones went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cardiff
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