Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match, which saw new signings Marcus Browne and Marc Bola make their debuts. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see who shone and who struggled for the Teessiders:
5. George Saville - 5
Found himself in some decent areas but was often wasteful in the final third. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
6. Marvin Johnson - 6
Produced a couple of inviting crosses towards the end of the first half before coming off at the break. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Marcus Browne - 7
A promising debut. Linked up well with Coulson and wasn’t afraid to take players on. Replaced after an hour. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Aynsley Pears - 6
(for Mejias 45) Sent the wrong way for the penalty and made one fine stop in the second half. Little else to do but kept his defence in check. 6 Photo: Frank Reid