Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match at the Cardiff City Stadium, with some mixed marks for the Teessiders. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player performed for Jonathan Woodgate’s team against the Bluebirds:
5. Adam Clayton - 5
Plugged some gaps in front of Boro’s backline but made a few loose passes in midfield. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
6. George Saville - 4
Another game where he found it difficult to make an impact. Subbed late on when Boro were pushing for an equaliser. 4 Photo: FRANK REID
7. Britt Assombalonga - 5
Beavered away up top against the towering Cardiff centre-backs. Received little support. 5 Photo: Getty Images
8. Marcus Browne - 5
(for Saville, 72) Came on when Boro were pushing for a leveller. 5 Photo: Jan Kruger