A dire first-half display saw the Swans pull into an insurmountable lead, with Rhian Brewster’s brace and Andre Ayew’s penalty enough to seal victory.
Boro huffed and puffed in the second half, but failed to break down their stubborn visitors - who were deserved victors.
But how did Boro’s players perform? Scroll down to see how Joe Nicholson rated the displays:
But how did Boro’s players perform? Scroll down to see how Joe Nicholson rated the displays:
13. Djed Spence
(for Shotton, 45) - Introduced at half-time and played in a wing-back role. Didn’t cause much of a threat going forward. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey
14. Marvin Johnson
(for Coulson, 53) - Made a few forays forward from wing-back but they didn’t come to anything. 5 Photo: Lewis Storey
15. Ashley Fletcher
(for Nmecha, 72) - Came on in the closing stages when the game was over as a contest. N/A Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
16. Britt Assombalonga
(for Gestede, 72) - Came on in the closing stages when the game was over as a contest. N/A Photo: George Wood