Middlesbrough FC player ratings: One 'masterful' 8/10 in first leg of 'Spy-gate' against Southampton
HERE are the Middlesbrough player ratings from Saturday afternoon’s Championship semi-final play-off first leg against Southampton at the Riverside Stadium.
Brynn: An observer in the first half. 6
Ayling: Strode forward with authority and showed leadership. Policed Azaz. Masterful. 8
Fry: Relished his battle with Larin. 7
Malanda: Composed and strong. 7
Brittain: Enjoyed himself down the right in first half. A test against Scienza in second. 7
Morris: Controlled the traffic in opening half. 7
McGree: Gave Saints a lot of problems in first half. Tired in second. 6
Targett: Went close against his former club in the first half. 6
Whittaker: Another to pose issues for the visitors in opening half. Quieter after. 6
Conway: Very unlucky when he struck the post. But should have scored earlier. 7
Strelec: Some nice touches and clever movement when Boro on top. But some meek stuff as well. 5
Substitutes: Browne (McGree 68) 6.
Sarmiento (Whittaker 79) 5.
Castledine (Strelec 79) 6.
Not unsed: Wildsmith, Gilbert, Silvera, Hansen, Ibeh, Hunt.