Goals from Britt Assombalonga and George Saville gave Neil Warnock’s side a two-goal lead before substitute Loic Mbe Soh pulled one back for the hosts in stoppage time.
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 player fared:
9. Hayden Coulson - 7
Kept Boro on the front foot and linked up well with Bola on the left. 7 Photo: Jan Kruger
10. Marcus Tavernier - 6
Missed a decent chance in the first half but continued to probe and press. Won a couple of free-kicks on the edge of the area. 6 Photo: Getty Images
11. Britt Assombalonga - 6
Saw a first-half chance saved by Brice Samba. Another frustrating afternoon against his former club. 6 Photo: Getty Images
12. Djed Spence - 6
(for Morsy, 34) Played in an advanced right position yet most of Boro’s attacks came down the opposite flank. 6 Photo: Getty Images