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24/08/2027, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England, Live on National TV
EFL Cup, Round 2
Middlesbrough Vs Palace

Middlesbrough play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Davies (GK) , J Gibby (CB) , D Scotti (CB) , B Mone (CB) , E Murphy (RB) , J Bengondo (LB) , H Yarwood (CDM) , S McVoy (CAM) , A McSpadden (RM) , F Space (LM) , A McGowan (ST) And the subs are: D Bozimo (CB) , G Burns (CB) , J Duffy (CM) , G Jares (CM) , S Peairs (ST)

Palace play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S Imlay (GK) , A Probert (CB) , E Prenkpalaj (CB) , B Salami (CB) , E Merricks (RB) , D Gubay (LB) , O Irwin (CDM) , J Cumby (CAM) , A MacCormack (RM) , P Greive (LM) , B McNabb (ST) And the subs are: J Marchbanks (CB) , P Black (CB) , M McAffee (CM) , D Walkinshaw (CM) , N Mapisa (ST)
Welcome to Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England where Middlesbrough will face Crystal Palace.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 23988.

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

5' - Dino Scotti plays a short pass to Henry Yarwood.  Henry Yarwood plays the ball to Fraser Space.  Fraser Space plays a long pass to Steven McVoy.  Steven McVoy shoots from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Steven McVoy for Middlesbrough!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

6' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Justin Bengondo takes the ball past Oscar Irwin with a turn of pace.  

12' - Justin Bengondo sees Adam McSpadden making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Adam McSpadden has strayed offside!  

15' - Oscar Irwin chips a long ball to Edon Prenkpalaj.  Edon Prenkpalaj passes a long ball to Brad Salami.  Brad Salami crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Billy Mone.  

23' - Steven McVoy runs with the ball, beating David Gubay.  

25' - Steven McVoy curves the ball into the box and finds Andy McGowan.  Andy McGowan strikes the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Adam McSpadden is first to the loose ball...Adam McSpadden looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

28' - Sam Imlay finds Bruce McNabb with a long ball.  Bruce McNabb tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Bruce McNabb scores!  That's a fine goal from the Palace player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

31' - Billy Mone passes to Adam McSpadden.  Adam McSpadden passes the ball to Ewan Murphy.  Ewan Murphy sees Adam McSpadden making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Adam McSpadden is caught offside!  

35' - Oscar Irwin chips a long ball to Aidan Probert.  Aidan Probert passes the ball to Oscar Irwin.  Oscar Irwin finds John Cumby with a short pass.  John Cumby spots a run from Alexander MacCormack.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

38' - Andy McGowan plays a long pass to Ewan Murphy.  Ewan Murphy fires a shot from long range...and its in! Its a goal for Middlesbrough!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

38' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Ewan Murphy runs with the ball, beating John Cumby.  

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

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

54' - Aidan Probert finds Brad Salami with a short pass.  Brad Salami finds Oscar Irwin with a short pass.  Oscar Irwin plays a long pass to Brad Salami.  John Gibby dispossesses Brad Salami and gains possession for his team.  John Gibby passes the ball to Dino Scotti.  Alexander MacCormack successfully tackles Dino Scotti and takes the ball.  Palace attempt to counter.  John Gibby tackles Alexander MacCormack and gains possession for his team.  John Gibby finds Ewan Murphy with a long ball.  Ewan Murphy attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but Sam Imlay stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Fraser Space is first to the loose ball...Fraser Space tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Henry Yarwood is first to the ball...Henry Yarwood hits a shot...and Henry Yarwood scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Middlesbrough player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

54' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

57' - Brad Salami passes to Paul Greive.  Paul Greive passes to Brad Salami.  Steven McVoy dispossesses Brad Salami and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, Henry Yarwood beats Aidan Probert.  

62' - Henry Yarwood sees a run from Fraser Space.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Fraser Space is able to take the ball.  Fraser Space reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Adam McSpadden is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Euan Merricks passes to Aidan Probert.  Aidan Probert finds Paul Greive with a long pass.  Paul Greive tries to use ball skills to beat Henry Yarwood and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

63' - Paul Greive looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

67' - Victor Davies passes a long ball to Billy Mone.  Edon Prenkpalaj tackles Billy Mone and takes the ball.  Edon Prenkpalaj sees Bruce McNabb making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Billy Mone will come off.  Dan Bozimo is going to be brought on.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Justin Bengondo is going to be taken off.  Gavin Burns is going to be brought on.  

74' - Brad Salami passes to Paul Greive.  Dan Bozimo successfully tackles Paul Greive and the ball goes loose.  Bruce McNabb crosses the ball and finds Alexander MacCormack.  Alexander MacCormack gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...and its in! Its a goal for Palace!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edon Prenkpalaj is going to be taken off.  James Marchbanks joins the game from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Cumby is going to be taken off.  Dave Walkinshaw is going to be brought on.  

78' - Alexander MacCormack tries to use ball skills to beat Ewan Murphy, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

80' - Alexander MacCormack spots a run from Bruce McNabb.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Bruce McNabb is able to control the ball.  Bruce McNabb attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Victor Davies stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Paul Greive pounces on the loose ball...Paul Greive looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Paul Greive for Palace!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

82' - Ewan Murphy passes to Dino Scotti.  Dino Scotti plays the ball to Fraser Space.  Fraser Space speeds past David Gubay.  

83' - Fraser Space sees a run from Steven McVoy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Brad Salami is going to be taken off.  Peter Black joins the game from the bench.  

87' - Gavin Burns tackles James Marchbanks and the ball goes loose.  Dan Bozimo finds Henry Yarwood with a long pass.  Henry Yarwood takes the ball past James Marchbanks with a turn of pace.  

87' - Henry Yarwood sees a run from Andy McGowan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Andy McGowan is caught offside!  

90' - Oscar Irwin finds David Gubay with a short pass.  Ewan Murphy tackles David Gubay and gains possession for his team.  Middlesbrough try to launch a quick counter attack.  Ewan Murphy spots a run from Adam McSpadden.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Adam McSpadden is caught offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

94' - Dino Scotti finds Steven McVoy with a short pass.  Steven McVoy slides the ball to Dino Scotti.  Dino Scotti sees a run from Andy McGowan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

98' - Henry Yarwood tackles Oscar Irwin and the ball goes loose.  Adam McSpadden takes the ball past Euan Merricks with a turn of pace.  

100' - Adam McSpadden spots a run from Henry Yarwood.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Henry Yarwood is able to take the ball.  Henry Yarwood hits a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from Henry Yarwood for Middlesbrough!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

100' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

108' - Peter Black slides the ball to Paul Greive.  Paul Greive plays the ball to James Marchbanks.  James Marchbanks chips a long ball to Euan Merricks.  Euan Merricks plays a short pass to Oscar Irwin.  Oscar Irwin finds Dave Walkinshaw with a short pass.  Dave Walkinshaw slides the ball to Oscar Irwin.  Oscar Irwin fires a shot from distance towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Alexander MacCormack pounces on the loose ball...Alexander MacCormack fires a shot...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Palace.  Alexander MacCormack places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Oscar Irwin.  Oscar Irwin heads the ball towards goal...but the shot goes over!

108' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

109' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

115' - James Marchbanks plays a long pass to Alexander MacCormack.  Ewan Murphy successfully tackles Alexander MacCormack and takes possession.  Ewan Murphy looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Middlesbrough!  The keeper had no chance!

115' - Palace kick the ball off for the restart.  

118' - Aidan Probert plays the ball to Euan Merricks.  Euan Merricks plays a short pass to David Gubay.  David Gubay plays a long pass to Dave Walkinshaw.  Dave Walkinshaw spots a run from Bruce McNabb.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Bruce McNabb is caught offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Middlesbrough 5 - 3 Crystal Palace.