A young Boro side experienced a hostile atmosphere as City fans were incensed by a double sending off early in the second half. Boro could not capitalise on this and the game ended 0-0.
City had Tiatto and Whelan sent off after a 20 man confrontation.
Boro Team:
Nash, McMahon, Gulliver, Bates, Liddle, Wilson, Morrison, Liddle, Johnston, Dove (Reed 79), Craddock (Kennedy 69)