Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
1–0
AET
Tottenham
Tottenham
Mar 1, 2022

Middlesbrough held off a strong challenge from Tottenham to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory in their FA Cup match, thanks to a late goal by J. Coburn. The match was filled with tension as both teams vied for control, but it was Boro who managed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Middlesbrough defeated Tottenham 1-0 in the FA Cup.
  • • J. Coburn scored the winning goal in the 107th minute for Middlesbrough.
  • • P. McNair of Middlesbrough and C. Romero of Tottenham received yellow cards during the match.
  • • Late substitutions included D. Watmore coming on for F. Balogun in the 75th minute.

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Lumley (G)
  • 3 N. Taylor (M)
  • 2 A. Dijksteel (D)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 18 D. Watmore (F)
  • 6 D. Fry (D)
  • 7 M. Tavernier (M)
  • 11 A. Šporar (F)
  • 35 I. Jones (M)

Substitutes

  • 47 F. Balogun
  • 27 M. Bola
  • 37 J. Coburn
  • 14 L. Peltier
  • 22 S. Bamba
  • 50 C. Boyd-Munce
  • 13 T. Olusanya
  • 28 L. Daniels
  • 23 J. Lea Siliki

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 4 C. Romero (D)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 19 R. Sessegnon (M)
  • 21 D. Kulusevski (F)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Bergwijn
  • 12 Emerson
  • 3 Reguilón
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 45 A. Devine
  • 6 D. Sánchez
  • 42 H. White
  • 22 P. Gollini
  • 14 J. Rodon

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    56' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    P. McNair

    Foul

  2. Tottenham
    57' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    C. Romero

    Argument

  3. Middlesbrough
    75' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Watmore · On: F. Balogun
  4. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sessegnon · On: S. Bergwijn
  5. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: Emerson Royal
  6. Middlesbrough
    96' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Taylor · On: M. Bola
  7. Middlesbrough
    96' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Šporar · On: J. Coburn
  8. Middlesbrough
    105' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. McNair · On: Lee Peltier
  9. Tottenham
    105' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kulusevski · On: Sergio Reguilón
  10. Middlesbrough
    107' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Coburn · Assist: Matt Crooks
  11. Tottenham
    115' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Davies · On: D. Scarlett
  12. Middlesbrough
    118' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Howson · On: Sol Bamba

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Tottenham
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 0 9
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 691 666
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 6
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 571 562
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when J. Coburn scored the winning goal with a powerful shot from Matt Crooks' assist, just as extra time was about to begin.
  • ▸ Tottenham struggled after conceding late in the match and were unable to find an equalizer despite several substitutions aimed at changing the pace of the game.