Middlesbrough were beaten 1-0 by Derby County at Pride Park - but how did each player fare for Kim Hellberg’s side?
On a frustrating afternoon, Boro created the better chances in the first half but couldn’t take advantage. Derby then opened the scoring 20 minutes from time when Bobby Clark converted from close range.
Moments after falling behind, Boro lost defender Callum Brittain to what looked like a bad injury setback.
Here’s how each player fared for the visitors:
1. Sol Brynn - 7
Kept out Callum Elder’s free-kick in the first half and was quick off his line to deny Patrick Agyemang when the forward went through one on one. Beaten when Boro lost their defensive shape and Clark was able to convert from close range. 7 | Getty Images
2. Callum Brittain - 7
Gave Boro an effective attacking outlet in the first half and delivered some inviting crosses into the box. Looked in some pain when he was forced off with an injury in the second half after breaking forward into the box. 7 | Getty Images
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3. Luke Ayling - 7
Swept up excellently at times in a centre-back position. Also made a few fine switches of play to the flanks in possession. Caught the wrong side of his man as Derby broke the deadlock in the second half. 7 | Getty Images
4. Matt Targett - 7
Like Ayling, dealt well with the pressure Derby posed on the counter attack for large spells. Also caught up in the mix up for the host’s winner when Boro couldn’t clear the danger in their own box. 7 | Getty Images