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Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough: A Thrilling Draw at Riverside Stadium
Portsmouth secured a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Middlesbrough in a thrilling encounter at the Riverside Stadium. The match was characterized by intensity and goal-scoring opportunities on both sides, with the final score decided in the closing minutes.
The encounter began with an early goal from C. Saydee for Portsmouth in the 2nd minute, assisted by C. Lang. However, Middlesbrough responded quickly and leveled the score in the 11th minute with a goal by M. Clarke, assisted by F. Azaz.
Portsmouth regained the lead in the 25th minute with another goal from C. Saydee, this time without an assist. The visitors dominated the first half but suffered two yellow cards in the 42nd and 43rd minutes for R. Towler and C. Saydee, respectively.
In the second half, Middlesbrough pressed for an equalizer. T. Conway entered the game in the 70th minute and scored a penalty goal in the 90th minute, securing a draw for his team.
The match was intense, with both teams looking for victory. Portsmouth committed more fouls and received more yellow cards (9 vs 0), while Middlesbrough had a larger share of possession (70% vs 30%). In the end, the game finished with a 3-3 final score, reflecting the struggle and determination of both teams.
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Substitutions portsmouth: at minute 53 H. Blair came in and E. Sorensen went out., at minute 64 K. Yengi came in and C. Saydee went out., at minute 65 T. Devlin came in and P. Lane went out., at minute 82 M. Ritchie came in and C. Lang went out., at minute 82 O. Moxon came in and A. Dozzell went out.
Substitutions middlesbrough: at minute 70 T. Conway came in and F. Azaz went out., at minute 81 D. Barlaser came in and A. Morris went out., at minute 81 M. Hamilton came in and L. Engel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Middlesbrough
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