We take a closer look at Boro’s 3-1 win at the Peninsula Stadium, who shone, who struggled and what the managers made of the match. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to relive the key moments and to see who impressed against the EFL newcomers:
5. What the managers made of it: Jonathan Woodgate
"I wanted a reaction from Heidenheim game really. I wasn't happy at all there. Like I say, 3-1 tonight I thought we were really good. We deserved it. You could see what we wanted to do." Photo: Frank Reid
6. Next up: Saint-Etienne
Boro will play their final pre-season friendly on Sunday against French side Saint-Etienne at the Riverside (3pm kick-off). The match will come just five days before the Teessiders' Championship opener at Luton. Photo: Jan Kruger