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:
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5. Neto Borges - 6
Started at left-back and didn’t have much time on the ball in the first half as Lincoln pressed high up the pitch. Showed his value defensively with a few clearances from Lincoln set-pieces. Grew into the game and looked to get forward more from left-back. 6 | Getty Images
6. Abdoulaye Kante - 5
Was part of a disjointed Boro performance in the first half as the hosts struggled to beat Lincoln’s press. Looked to get on the ball but wasn’t given much time. Replaced just after the hour mark. 5 | Getty Images
7. Sebastian Berhalter - 7
Produced some neat touches even when Boro were under pressure in the first half. Made a few loose passes after the break but helped maintain Boro’s pressure and posed a threat with his set-piece deliveries. 7 | Getty Images
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8. Morgan Whittaker - 5
An unconvincing start with some misplaced passes. Was involved in some neat Boro build-up play as the match wore on but also had some frustrating moments. 5 | Getty Images