After Kasey Palmer's opener, a Taylor Moore own goal and Britt Assombalonga finish put Boro 2-1 up before Tommy Rowe’s late equaliser for City. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has handed out his player ratings following the match. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.
1. Darren Randolph - 7
Made two fines stops to deny Benick Afobe either side of half-time. 7 Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Anfernee Dijksteel - 6
Looked better going forward in the first half but couldn’t prevent City’s late equaliser down his flank. 6 Photo: Getty Images
3. Dael Fry - 6
Captained the side on his comeback from injury. Showed his quality but lost his man for City's late equaliser. 6 Photo: Getty Images
4. Ryan Shotton - 6
Almost netted a late winner in stoppage-time. Made some important blocks in the first half. 6 Photo: Frank Reid