Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipCardiff City 1-0 Middlesbrough
Cardiff City 1-0 Middlesbrough
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 4': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Bennett.
- 8': Attempt missed. David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 10': Attempt missed. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kenneth Zohore with a headed pass.
- 12': Offside, Cardiff City. Joe Ralls tries a through ball, but David Junior Hoilett is caught offside.
- 13': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a headed pass.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 18': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 20': Attempt saved. Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ben Gibson.
- 22': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Adama Traoré.
- 23': Armand Traore (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 23': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 27': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 27': George Friend (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 28': Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adama Traoré.
- 30': Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 31': Offside, Middlesbrough. Daniel Ayala tries a through ball, but Rudy Gestede is caught offside.
- 32': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 32': Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Goal! Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 0. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 35': Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough).
- 35': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by George Friend.
- 36': Attempt missed. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett following a corner.
- 37': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 37': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by George Friend.
- 41': Foul by Armand Traore (Cardiff City).
- 41': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Attempt missed. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 43': Foul by Sol Bamba (Cardiff City).
- 43': Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Foul by Armand Traore (Cardiff City).
- 44': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Armand Traore (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough).
- 45': Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 45'+1': Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 0.
- 48': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 48': George Friend (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Ryan Shotton.
- 50': Attempt missed. Armand Traore (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Ralls following a corner.
- 52': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 53': Attempt missed. Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Armand Traore with a cross.
- 54': Attempt missed. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Armand Traore with a cross.
- 55': Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Grant Leadbitter following a fast break.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 58': Foul by David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City).
- 58': Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 62': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Britt Assombalonga replaces Muhamed Besic.
- 62': Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough).
- 64': Attempt missed. Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marko Grujic with a cross.
- 66': Attempt saved. David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 67': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a cross.
- 67': Substitution, Cardiff City. Lee Peltier replaces Armand Traore.
- 71': Substitution, Cardiff City. Loïc Damour replaces Marko Grujic.
- 73': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 73': Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 75': Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 76': Attempt saved. Loïc Damour (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 76': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Lee Peltier (Cardiff City).
- 78': Delay in match David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) because of an injury.
- 79': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 81': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Sean Morrison (Cardiff City).
- 83': Foul by Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough).
- 83': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Jack Harrison replaces Jonny Howson.
- 84': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Patrick Bamford replaces Rudy Gestede.
- 87': Substitution, Cardiff City. Greg Halford replaces Callum Paterson.
- 88': Attempt blocked. David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Loïc Damour.
- 88': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Ryan Shotton.
- 89': Foul by Loïc Damour (Cardiff City).
- 89': Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Greg Halford (Cardiff City).
- 90'+1': George Friend (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. George Friend (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Harrison with a cross.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Bennett.
- 90'+5': David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough).
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 0.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 0.
Statistics
 MID |
CAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 50.2 | Possession | 49.8 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 191 | Accurate Passes | 175 |
| 295 | Passes | 286 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 15 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 73 | Long Balls | 76 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 19 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 48 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 48 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 18,720
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 18,720
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 5 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Cardiff City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Neil Etheridge (GK) |
| 14 | Sol Bamba |
| 4 | Sean Morrison |
| 3 | Joe Bennett |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 24 | Marko Grujic |
| 8 | Joe Ralls |
| 18 | Callum Paterson |
| 10 | Kenneth Zohore |
| 32 | Armand Traore |
| 33 | Junior Hoilett |
Middlesbrough (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Darren Randolph (GK) |
| 6 | Ben Gibson |
| 4 | Daniel Ayala |
| 3 | George Friend |
| 5 | Ryan Shotton |
| 7 | Grant Leadbitter |
| 27 | Muhamed Besic  |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 39 | Rudy Gestede |
| 37 | Adama Traoré |
| 19 | Stewart Downing |
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