Middlesbrough went into this game without nine players:
Defenders - Ehiogu, Riggott, Reiziger and Davies
Midfielders - Parlour, Mendieta
Strikers - Job, Viduka, Hasselbaink
Here is how the team did:
Schwarzer - (8) looked comfotable throughout a couple of good saves. No chance to save Banik's goal. Comanded the box more than he usually does and kicking was good.
Parnaby - (7) a good performance but beaten a couple more times than was good for the nerves
Cooper - (8) very, very solid tacled well and blocked anything heading for goal
Southgate (7) was there when needed, drifted out of position a couple of times
Queuedrue (6) his style of play leads him into trouble and often caught lacking as a defender e.g. a handball and a rash sliding tackle to follow his blatant foul when caught lacking against Chelsea that lead to their goal.
Morrison (7) a lively performance on his first start, topped off with a goal
Boateng (8) was always there when needed, supplied cutting pass for the equaliser
Doriva (7) again always there when needed
Downing (8) provided sparks of inspiration and excellent crosses
Nemeth (7) stuck at it, even when reduced to role of sole striker, should have scored
Zenden (7) a very mixed game, created great chance when playing up front but gave the ball away too much when easy passes were on. Filled in quite well at the back for Queuedrue
Sub: Christie (7) only on for seven minutes, looked lively on his return from injury