Goals from Matt Crooks, Michael Smith and substitute Ryan Giles gave the visitors all three points on a disappointing evening for Neil Warnock’s side.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match– scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how each Boro player fared:
. MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Matt Crooks of Rotherham United (25) celebrates his sides second goal scored by Michael Smith (24) in-front of Sam Morsy of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Rotherham United at Riverside Stadium on January 27, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Matt Crooks of Rotherham United celebrates his sides second goal. Photo: Stu Forster
. Marcus Bettinelli -
Almost got a hand to Crooks’ opener but was beaten from distance. Gave away the penalty and was beaten easily for the third. 4 Photo: Alex Pantling
. Djed Spence - 5
Took up some advanced positions in the first half but was able to make a significant impact in the final third. 5 Photo: Getty Images
. Paddy McNair - 5
Made a couple of interceptions but couldn’t keep Rotherham at bay as Boro’s defence was left exposed. 5 Photo: Alex Pantling
. Nathan Wood - 5
Won some important headers but lost his man on a couple of occasions when the ball was played up towards the Rotherham forwards. 5 Photo: Warren Little
. Marc Bola - 6
Gave Boro an outlet on the left but wasn’t utilised enough in the first half when his side were in possession. 6 Photo: Alex Burstow
. Sam Morsy - 4
Missed a great chance to draw Boro level when his close-range effort was saved. Struggled to have an impact in midfield. 4 Photo: Getty Images
1. Marcus Bettinelli -
Almost got a hand to Crooks’ opener but was beaten from distance. Gave away the penalty and was beaten easily for the third. 4 Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Djed Spence - 5
Took up some advanced positions in the first half but was able to make a significant impact in the final third. 5 Photo: Getty Images
3. Paddy McNair - 5
Made a couple of interceptions but couldn’t keep Rotherham at bay as Boro’s defence was left exposed. 5 Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Nathan Wood - 5
Won some important headers but lost his man on a couple of occasions when the ball was played up towards the Rotherham forwards. 5 Photo: Warren Little