Sunderland U23s 2 Middlesbrough U23s 3 RECAP: Two Stephan Walker penalties help Boro come from behind
Middlesbrough Under-23s came from behind to win 3-2 against local rivals Sunderland in an eventful encounter at Eppleton CW, Hetton.
After falling behind to a Benji Kimpioka penalty, Boro were awarded two spot kicks of their own which were both calmly dispatched by striker Stephen Walker. Substitute Rumarn Burrell added a third before Sunderland forward Lee Connelly netted a late consolation goal for the hosts eight minutes from time. Scroll down to relive all the action.