Blackburn took the lead midway through the first half when Danny Graham won a penalty for Rovers and converted from the spot. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings for the visitors. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.
1. Daniel Ayala - 6
Solid at the back when Boro faced a barrage of crosses into the penalty area. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
2. George Friend - 5
Battled away against the powerful Sam Gallagher. Took a couple of knocks and was struggling in the latter stages. 5 Photo: Tony Marshall
3. Lewis Wing - 5
Drove his team forward in the second half but sent a couple of long-range efforts well off target. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
4. Marvin Johnson - 4
Was on the fringes for most of the game before he was withdrawn in the second half. 4 Photo: Frank Reid