First-team trio Marcus Browne, Marc Bola and Anfernee Dijksteel all played for the Teessiders, after late strikes from Newcastle’s Jack Young and Oisin McEntte cancelled out goals from Stephen Walker and Ben Liddle. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings from the match – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see them.
5. Anfernee Dijksteel -5
Played the full 90 minutes at right wing-back. Got forward a couple of times but was indecisive in the final third where he struggled to get crosses into the box. 5 Photo: Getty Images
6. Marc Bola - 7
Grew into the first half and assisted both goals with two low crosses. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Hayden Hackney - 7
Showed a good range of passing and composure on the ball in the first half. Had less of an impact after the break. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
8. Connor Malley - 6
Made a few bursts forward with the ball from midfield but ran into trouble at times. 6 Photo: JPI Media