Middlesbrough were held to a goalless draw against Southampton in the first leg of the Championship play-offs - but how did each player fare for Kim Hellberg’s side?
Boro created the better chances in the first half at the Riverside, with Tommy Conway hitting the post. Yet Southampton also had a few late chances to win the game, the best of which came when defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis headed against the crossbar.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:
5. Adilson Malanda - 8
Started in a back three but regularly stepped into midfield in the first half when Boro had the ball. Helped keep his side on the front foot and distributed the ball into some promising areas. 8 | Getty Images
6. Matt Targett - 7
Often dropped into Boro’s backline to help them play out from the back and was generally calm on the ball. Managed to get into a few promising positions on the left, even if a few crosses were overhit. 7 | Getty Images
7. Aidan Morris - 8
Relentless in midfield. Played multiple passes which broke Southampton lines in the first half and tracked back to make some vital blocks to prevent opposition counter attacks. 8 | Getty Images
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8. Riley McGree - 7
Set up Conway in the first half and helped carry the ball forward from central midfield. Tired after the break before he was replaced midway through the second half. 7 | Getty Images