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29/08/2028, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England, Live on National TV
EFL Cup, Round 2

Middlesbrough Vs Blackburn

Middlesbrough play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: V Davies (GK) , R Dougan (CB) , J Bengondo (CB) , B Mone (CB) , E Murphy (RB) , G Burns (LB) , J Duffy (CDM) , F Space (CAM) , E McBay (RM) , G Jares (LM) , A McGowan (ST) And the subs are: D Bozimo (CB) , J McGowan (CB) , S Secombe (CM) , C McCombe (CM) , P Grobbelaar (ST)

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: M McClung (GK) , S Caron (CB) , K Prothro (CB) , R Hayden (RB) , T Higgins (LB) , M Ormonde (CM) , G Carnegie (CM) , A Winstone (CAM) , B Wiley (RW) , A Ralston (LW) , K Cammon (ST) And the subs are: E Sconce (CB) , T Romans (CB) , G Morrison (CM) , S De Grado (CM) , M Buchannon (ST)

Welcome to Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England where Middlesbrough will face Blackburn Rovers.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 28460.

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

8' - Sergeant Caron tackles Rob Dougan and gains possession for his team.  Sergeant Caron chips a long ball to Aidan Winstone.  Gavin Burns tackles Aidan Winstone and takes the ball.  Gavin Burns spots a run from Andy McGowan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Andy McGowan is able to control the ball.  Andy McGowan tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Andy McGowan for Middlesbrough!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

9' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

13' - Malcolm Ormonde tackles Gavin Burns and takes possession.  Malcolm Ormonde tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Malcolm Ormonde scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Blackburn player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

18' - Gavin Burns passes to Gabriel Jares.  Gabriel Jares plays a short pass to Rob Dougan.  Rob Dougan plays a long pass to Fraser Space.  Fraser Space fires a shot from long range towards goal...but its wide!

22' - Billy Mone passes the ball to Justin Bengondo.  Justin Bengondo sees Fraser Space making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Fraser Space is able to control the ball.  Fraser Space tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Fraser Space for Middlesbrough!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

28' - Rob Dougan plays a long pass to Justin Bengondo.  Justin Bengondo finds Andy McGowan with a short pass.  Andy McGowan attempts to use his skills to beat George Carnegie.  The opposing player is unable to stop Andy McGowan who takes the ball forward!  

31' - Andy McGowan plays the ball to Gabriel Jares.  Gabriel Jares attempts to outskill Aidan Winstone.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

33' - Gabriel Jares spots a run from Fraser Space.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Fraser Space is able to take the ball.  Fraser Space fires a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Fraser Space for Middlesbrough!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

33' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - Sergeant Caron sees a run from Aidan Winstone.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Aidan Winstone has strayed offside!  

43' - Andy McGowan plays a long ball to Billy Mone.  Billy Mone passes to Gabriel Jares.  Gabriel Jares plays a short pass to Andy McGowan.  Andy McGowan spots a run from Fraser Space.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

46' - George Carnegie sees a run from Kieran Cammon.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kieran Cammon runs on to the ball.  Kieran Cammon tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ewan Murphy is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

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

47' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Middlesbrough attempt a quick counter attack.  Gavin Burns looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

55' - Morgan McClung plays a long ball to Aidan Winstone.  Aidan Winstone attempts to beat Gavin Burns using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

56' - Aidan Winstone spots a run from Kieran Cammon.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kieran Cammon takes the ball.  Kieran Cammon looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Kieran Cammon scores!  Its a goal for Blackburn!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Billy Mone will come off.  Dan Bozimo joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like George Carnegie is going to be taken off.  Sam De Grado is going to be brought on.  

64' - Justin Bengondo tackles Malcolm Ormonde and takes possession.  Kieran Cammon successfully tackles Justin Bengondo and gains possession for his team.  Dan Bozimo tackles Kieran Cammon and takes the ball.  Malcolm Ormonde tackles Dan Bozimo and gains possession for his team.  Gavin Burns dispossesses Malcolm Ormonde and takes the ball.  Gavin Burns runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Aidan Winstone.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Aidan Winstone the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Middlesbrough.  

69' - Rob Dougan passes a long ball to Gavin Burns.  Gavin Burns spots a run from Josh Duffy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Josh Duffy has strayed offside!  

72' - Fraser Space tries to use ball skills to beat Roger Hayden, but is brought down illegally.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Roger Hayden the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Middlesbrough.  

73' - Andy McGowan places the ball to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

77' - Tobias Higgins sees a run from Malcolm Ormonde.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Malcolm Ormonde is caught offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric McBay will come off.  Chris McCombe is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Dan Bozimo spots a run from Chris McCombe.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chris McCombe is able to take the ball.  Chris McCombe attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Chris McCombe for Middlesbrough!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sergeant Caron is going to be taken off.  Tobias Romans is brought on from the bench.  

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

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tobias Higgins is going to be taken off.  Elliot Sconce is going to be brought on.  

83' - Roger Hayden curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Justin Bengondo.  

85' - Justin Bengondo passes a long ball to Ewan Murphy.  Ewan Murphy speeds past Tobias Romans.  

89' - Fraser Space attempts to beat Elliot Sconce using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

89' - Fraser Space tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but its wide!

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



The match has ended Middlesbrough 4 - 2 Blackburn Rovers.