Welcome to the match between Middlesbrough athletic and Stoke-on-Trent villa

1'

Alban Christinsen tried to play a long ball but Dion Sawyer did well to spot and intercept the pass.

6'

Joey Woodhams tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Micky Reeve.

7'

Joey Woodhams played a pinpoint pass to Sonnie Pierson, Micky Reeve stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sonnie Pierson sprinted to escape from Rian Jordan.

Sonnie Pierson found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Travers Allen failed to block the shot.

But Sonnie Pierson's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

8'

Shaquille Vernon blasted a banana shot from long range but the shot was charged down by Kendal Nye.

9'

Tommy Snelling tried to score from long range but he was tackled by Shaquille Vernon.

10'

Gilbert Allard stepped up to take the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

11'

Shaquille Vernon powered past Kendal Nye!.

Shaquille Vernon tried to float it into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tommy Snelling.

12'

Joey Woodhams was shown a yellow card.

Joey Woodhams knuckled the ball from a free kick. It went over the wall then dipped immediately into the back of the net. Mel Long was too slow in reaction. ... GOAL!!!

Middlesbrough athletic 1 - 0 Stoke-on-Trent villa

14'

Aaron Wickham made a pass to Aric Sudworth, Aric Sudworth latched onto the ball before Titus Hanley could intercept.

Aric Sudworth tried to swing in a float cross but Alban Christinsen came close and blocked it.

15'

Joey Woodhams tried to play it past Micky Reeve but it failed.

16'

Shaquille Vernon tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Tommy Snelling.

19'

Crofton Hopper tried to sprint past Sonnie Pierson but Sonnie Pierson didn't allow.

20'

Alban Christinsen played a perfect pass for Titus Hanley, Titus Hanley latched onto the ball before Dion Sawyer could reach it.

Titus Hanley tried to supply a low cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Aaron Wickham.

22'

Alban Christinsen dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Alban Christinsen didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

23'

Micky Reeve made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Sonnie Pierson.

24'

Micky Reeve hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Sonnie Pierson failed to charge down the shot.

Alban Hallman could only parry it.

25'

Titus Hanley passed the ball to Alban Christinsen, Dion Sawyer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alban Christinsen tried to curl one in from medium range but Aaron Wickham got in and cleared the danger.

26'

Corner taken by Kendal Nye.

Sid Eustis got above Travers Allen to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Sonnie Pierson found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Aric Sudworth didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Sonnie Pierson got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

28'

Tommy Snelling looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Travers Allen climbed above Sid Eustis, then headed the ball clear.

29'

Shad Beck had a crack from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

30'

Shaquille Vernon directed the ball nicely to Allen Harrell, Allen Harrell took possession of the ball before Kendal Nye could reach it.

Allen Harrell tried to deliver a low cross but Tommy Snelling made it first to the ball and intercepted.

31'

Joey Woodhams stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Micky Reeve had no problem in intercepting the ball.

32'

Tommy Snelling passed along the floor for Kendal Nye to pick it up, Allen Harrell missed his interception.

Kendal Nye sprinted to escape from Shaquille Vernon.

Kendal Nye looked certain to score from medium range but Allen Harrell closed down the space.

35'

Sid Eustis made an attempt to move the ball forward but Dion Sawyer got to the ball first.

36'

Tommy Snelling tried to take the ball past Shaquille Vernon but Shaquille Vernon denied.

38'

Aaron Wickham flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Titus Hanley stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gilbert Allard dived onto the ball towards the goal, Alden Marlow approached too late to head the ball clear.

Gilbert Allard sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

40'

Alban Christinsen played the ball into the area,Dion Sawyer couldn't cut it.

Shad Beck rose bravely above Aric Sudworth to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Mel Long did not get back in time to reach it ... A goal was scored by Shad Beck !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Middlesbrough athletic 2 - 0 Stoke-on-Trent villa

44'

Tommy Snelling tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Allen Harrell.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Middlesbrough athletic took the lead.Middlesbrough athletic maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Stoke-on-Trent villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Dion Sawyer picked up Aaron Wickham's excellent ball, Titus Hanley missed his interception.

Dion Sawyer had the strength to hold off Alban Christinsen.

Dion Sawyer found himself in some space and shot for the top corner. Alden Marlow couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

47'

Alban Christinsen found a chance to score from long range but he was closed down well by Dion Sawyer.

48'

Tommy Snelling twisted past Aaron Wickham.

Tommy Snelling held up the ball, evading the challenge of Allen Harrell and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Tommy Snelling was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

49'

Allen Harrell received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Shaquille Vernon, Allen Harrell picked up on the ball before Joey Woodhams could cut it out.

Block tackle from Kendal Nye, easily dispossessing Allen Harrell before Allen Harrell attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

50'

Rian Jordan tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

51'

Joey Woodhams played a pinpoint pass to Sonnie Pierson, Sonnie Pierson trapped the ball nicely before Micky Reeve could cut it out.

Sonnie Pierson sprinted to escape from Rian Jordan.

Sonnie Pierson tried to play it past Micky Reeve but Micky Reeve dispossessed Sonnie Pierson.

52'

Joey Woodhams tried to dart past Micky Reeve but Micky Reeve blocked Joey Woodhams.

53'

Rian Jordan played a perfect pass for Dion Sawyer, Dion Sawyer latched onto the ball before Sonnie Pierson could cut it out.

Dion Sawyer surged past Joey Woodhams!.

Dion Sawyer got free in the penalty area and had a crack at goal. Sid Eustis couldn't reach it.

Alban Hallman denied Dion Sawyer.

54'

Shaquille Vernon tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Tommy Snelling.

55'

Shaquille Vernon fed the ball forward to Allen Harrell, Allen Harrell took it in his stride before Sonnie Pierson could intercept.

Allen Harrell sprinted to escape from Kendal Nye.

Allen Harrell had a go on goal. Sid Eustis approached too late to tackle him.

Allen Harrell sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

57'

Tommy Snelling attempted to feed the high ball but Dion Sawyer got to the ball first.

58'

Travers Allen took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

59'

Aaron Wickham tried to jink past Titus Hanley but his possession is lost through a tackle by Titus Hanley.

60'

Micky Reeve surged past Sonnie Pierson!.

Micky Reeve tried to pass the ball forward but Joey Woodhams did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

61'

Dion Sawyer played a great ball for Aaron Wickham, Aaron Wickham took possession of the ball before Tommy Snelling could intercept.

Aaron Wickham tried to dribble past Titus Hanley but Titus Hanley robbed Aaron Wickham.

62'

Crofton Hopper's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Tommy Snelling played the ball to Kendal Nye's feet, Kendal Nye latched onto the ball before Shaquille Vernon could intercept.

Kendal Nye blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Allen Harrell approached too late to tackle him.

Mel Long made a stunning save !.

65'

Kendal Nye played a lovely ball for Tommy Snelling, Tommy Snelling trapped the ball nicely before Allen Harrell could cut it out.

Tommy Snelling floated it into the area, Shaquille Vernon missed his interception.

Travers Allen got above Shad Beck to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

66'

Rian Jordan received a yellow card.

Kendal Nye dribbled past Allen Harrell.

Kendal Nye took a medium-ranged shot. Shaquille Vernon approached too late to tackle him.

Kendal Nye put it clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

68'

Tommy Snelling escaped from the challenge of Shaquille Vernon and fired off a long shot.

Tommy Snelling got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

71'

Tommy Snelling laid it forward to Kendal Nye, Kendal Nye picked up on the ball before Allen Harrell could reach it.

Kendal Nye tried to get the cross in but Shaquille Vernon blocked it.

72'

Rian Jordan tried to play it past Sonnie Pierson but failed.

75'

Pass by Alban Christinsen to Titus Hanley, Titus Hanley took possession of the ball before Dion Sawyer could intercept.

Titus Hanley swung in a float cross, Aaron Wickham missed his interception.

Jonah Ramsey jumped above Aric Sudworth, then had a header for a goal.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

76'

Alban Christinsen tried to dart past Dion Sawyer but Dion Sawyer took the ball away from Alban Christinsen.

77'

Poor corner kick by Kendal Nye. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

81'

Shaquille Vernon skipped past the challenge of Kendal Nye.

Shaquille Vernon tried to skip past Tommy Snelling but Tommy Snelling won the ball from Shaquille Vernon.

82'

Alban Christinsen tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Micky Reeve.

83'

Aric Sudworth spotted Crofton Hopper in the area and lobbed the ball in, Crofton Hopper took an excellent first touch before Sonnie Pierson could reach it.

Crofton Hopper got free in the penalty area and shot. Alden Marlow approached too late to block it.

Alban Hallman did well to save and hold onto the ball.

85'

Crofton Hopper received a yellow card.

Tommy Snelling tried to jink past Allen Harrell but Tommy Snelling lost the ball to Allen Harrell's block tackle.

86'

Sonnie Pierson evaded the challenge of Aric Sudworth and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Sonnie Pierson sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

87'

Shaquille Vernon jinked past Kendal Nye.

Shaquille Vernon attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Tommy Snelling failed to block the shot.

Alban Hallman tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... A great goal from a fine move by Shaquille Vernon !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Middlesbrough athletic 2 - 1 Stoke-on-Trent villa

89'

Aric Sudworth struck the freekick through the wall. But the ball went flying over the bar.

90'

Travers Allen looked to play the ball long to Gilbert Allard, Gilbert Allard took it in his stride before Sonnie Pierson could intercept.

Gilbert Allard found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Sid Eustis approached too late to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

91'

Aaron Wickham hit the ball from long range but Titus Hanley cleared the ball from danger.

End Match Middlesbrough athletic 2 - 1 Stoke-on-Trent villa