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27/08/2031, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Middlesbrough Vs Preston

Middlesbrough play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Probert (GK) , R Dougan (CB) , J McGowan (CB) , M Parry (CB) , K Malloye (RB) , B Miller (LB) , J Duffy (CDM) , M Roseberry (CAM) , A Hanegan (RM) , F Space (LM) , A McGowan (ST) And the subs are: G Colville (CB) , L Tierney (CB) , C McCombe (CM) , E McBay (CM) , A Desmond (ST)

Preston play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: G Flynn (GK) , P McNiel (CB) , R Daniel (CB) , J Toshack (CB) , J Biggart (CM) , I Ferguson (CM) , L Penaloza (CAM) , A Matthew (RM) , A Muniz (LM) , F Ogunnupe (ST) , M Bowen (ST) And the subs are: J Stephenson (CB) , G Duncan (CB) , R Llewellyn (CM) , N Friel (CM) , S Adie (ST)

Welcome to Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England where Middlesbrough will face Preston North End.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 32051.

1' - Middlesbrough kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Kyle Malloye passes the ball to Rob Dougan.  Rob Dougan passes to Amon Hanegan.  Amon Hanegan sees Andy McGowan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Andy McGowan runs on to the ball.  Andy McGowan looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

8' - Gareth Flynn chips a long ball to Ian Ferguson.  Ian Ferguson strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Preston.  Andrew Matthew will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

10' - Lisandro Penaloza brings the ball forward, outpacing Mervyn Parry.  

11' - Lisandro Penaloza whips in a cross, but opposing player Rob Dougan takes possession.  

13' - Rob Dougan plays the ball to Kyle Malloye.  Kyle Malloye sees a run from Andy McGowan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Andy McGowan is able to take the ball.  Andy McGowan fires a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by Gareth Flynn!  

21' - Gareth Flynn plays a short pass to Rob Daniel.  Josh Duffy dispossesses Rob Daniel and the ball goes loose.  Rob Daniel plays a short pass to Peter McNiel.  Peter McNiel passes the ball to Rob Daniel.  Rob Daniel plays the ball to Peter McNiel.  Peter McNiel chips a long ball to Ian Ferguson.  Ian Ferguson uses his pace to beat Joey McGowan.  

22' - Ian Ferguson sees a run from Marc Bowen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marc Bowen runs on to the ball.  Marc Bowen tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Marc Bowen for Preston!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

23' - Middlesbrough kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Josh Duffy tackles Andrew Matthew and takes possession.  Josh Duffy sees a run from Amon Hanegan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Amon Hanegan has strayed offside!  

31' - Andy McGowan speeds past Ian Ferguson.  

32' - Andy McGowan spots a run from Josh Duffy.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Alvino Muniz finds Lisandro Penaloza with a short pass.  Lisandro Penaloza sees a run from Andrew Matthew.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Andrew Matthew is able to take the ball.  Andrew Matthew fires a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Alvino Muniz gets to the ball first...Alvino Muniz looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by James Probert!  The linesman signals its a corner for Preston.  Andrew Matthew places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Rob Daniel passes to Alvino Muniz.  Alvino Muniz plays a short pass to Andrew Matthew.  Andrew Matthew passes the ball to Alvino Muniz.  Alvino Muniz plays the ball to Andrew Matthew.  Andrew Matthew sees a run from Ian Ferguson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ian Ferguson runs on to the ball.  Ian Ferguson looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

52' - James Probert finds Mike Roseberry with a long ball.  Mike Roseberry attempts to beat Rob Daniel using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

53' - Mike Roseberry tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Gareth Flynn!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jake Toshack is going to be taken off.  Gavin Duncan is going to be brought on.  

62' - Mike Roseberry crosses the ball, but John Biggart intercepts and takes possession.  

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Amon Hanegan is going to be taken off.  Eric McBay is going to be brought on.  

77' - Lisandro Penaloza takes a shot from long range...and its in! It's a good goal from Lisandro Penaloza for Preston!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Daniel will come off.  John Stephenson is brought on from the bench.  

77' - Middlesbrough kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - Mervyn Parry finds Kyle Malloye with a short pass.  Kyle Malloye finds Mike Roseberry with a short pass.  Mike Roseberry sees a run from Andy McGowan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andy McGowan is able to control the ball.  Andy McGowan tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Middlesbrough.  Kyle Malloye will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player John Stephenson takes possession.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fraser Ogunnupe will come off.  Sam Adie joins the game from the bench.  

81' - John Stephenson spots a run from Sam Adie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

85' - Andy McGowan passes the ball to Kyle Malloye.  Kyle Malloye passes to Joey McGowan.  Joey McGowan sees Andy McGowan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Andy McGowan takes the ball.  Andy McGowan tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Andy McGowan scores!  That's a nice goal from the Middlesbrough player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

86' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Preston North End.