Middlesbrough v Doncaster Rovers
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Content: Offside, Middlesbrough. Delano Burgzorg is caught offside.
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Date: 3'
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Content: Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Date: 3'
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Content: Foul by Jay McGrath (Doncaster Rovers).
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Date: 1'
Title: Kick Off
Content: First Half begins.
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Content: Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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