Who was the standout performer for Middlesbrough against Aston Villa and who got a 4?
Villa led 1-0 from the first leg and the goalless draw last night ensured it was Steve Bruce's side that progressed to the Championship play-off final against Fulham on May 26.
Who stood out and who flopped in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi final?
Middlesbrough (4-1-4-1)
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Hide AdDarren Randolph: Fortunate to get away with a rushed clearance after ten minutes. Quiet first half but a big second with big saves from Grabban and Grealish. Boro's best player...7
Ryan Shotton: Adomah was targeting his side but coped well after a nervy start. Had his work cut out against Adomah....5
Dael Fry: Nervy start for the 20-year-old but he grew into the game and didn't let anybody down....6
Ben Gibson: Gave the ball away too often first half. Dealt with Grabban well.....5
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Hide AdGeorge Friend: Not his best game for Boro but produced an outstanding tackle to deny Hourihane first half.....5
Adam Clayton: Needed to impose himself on the game more. Produced a couple of good defensive blocks. Lot of sideways balls....5
Muhamed Besic: Looked to keep Boro moving but was liable to giving the ball away at times. Boro lack quality in attacking areas....5
Jonny Howson: Gave the ball away early on but grew into the game. Effort and commitment couldn't be questioned....5
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Hide AdStewart Downing: Downing was another one to struggle and contribution in open play below his usual standards. Hit the crossbar...5
Adama Traore: Again the winger was being double marked but kept plugging away. Boro needed to get the ball to him quicker.....5
Britt Assombalonga: Offered little first half bar a half-hearted penalty appeal after a strong run. Subbed with 20 minutes to go....4
Subs:
Patrick Bamford (for Assombalonga, 68): Tried to make an impact....5
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Hide AdRudy Gestede (for Howson, 73): Didn't cause the Villa defenders any problems...5
Fabio: (for Shotton, 82): Had little time to make an impact....5
Subs Not Used: Konstantopoulos, Cranie, Leadbitter, Gestede.
Booked: Friend (13), Besic (80)
Villa (4-2-3-1): Johnstone, Bree, Chester, Terry, Hutton, Jedinak, Hourihane (Whelan, 85), Snodgrass, Grealish, Adomah (Bjarnason, 90+1), Grabban (Kodjia, 79).
Villa subs: Bunn, Samba, Onamah, Hogan.
Booked: Snodgrass (34), Hutton (44), Grealish (60), Johnstone (87)
Referee: Mike Dean
Attendance: 40,505