Middlesbrough came from behind to beat Lincoln at the Riverside - but how did each player fare for Kim Hellberg’s side?
The hosts fell a goal down in the first half when former wideman Adam Reach opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Boro recovered in the second half, though, as new signing Will Lankshear equalised just after the hour mark, and then bagged the winner in stoppage time.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:
1. Radek Vitek - 6
Couldn’t do anything about Lincoln’s opener. Didn’t face many efforts after that but was alert to collect a short headed back pass from Luke Ayling in the second half. 6 | Getty Images
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2. Callum Brittain - 7
Wasn’t able to get forward much in the first half but stepped into more advanced positions after the break. Contributed to Boro’s attacking threat and delivered the cross which eventually lead to Lankshear’s equaliser. 7 | Getty Images
3. Luke Ayling - 6
Captained the side at centre-back. Was put under pressure at times in the first half when Lincoln went direct. Distributed the ball well at times and delivered a few inviting crosses when he had more time in possession. 6 | Getty Images
4. Adilson Malanda - 6
Faced a physical test but swept up well in the second half when the visitors threatened on the counter attack. Made a few important headed clearances when Boro were under pressure. 6 | George Wood/Getty Images