'Strong': Middlesbrough player rating photos after Cardiff win, Isaiah Jones and Emmanuel Latte Lath goals
Joe Nicholson
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Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough recorded their third successive league win after a 2-0 victory over Cardiff - but who stood out for Michael Carrick’s side at the Riverside Stadium?
After a goalless first half, the hosts opened the scoring in the 56th minute when Lukas Engel’s low cross was converted by Isaiah Jones at the back post.
Boro then secured the points six minutes from time when Marcus Forss set up fellow substitute Emmanuel Latte Lath to score his second Championship goal.
Didn’t face many efforts but was quick off his line on a couple of occasions to prevent dangerous situations. 7 (Photo: Stu Forster)
Here’s how each Boro player fared at the Riverside Stadium:
Often tucked in from right-back to provide security when Boro were in possession, with most of the hosts attacks coming down the opposite flank. 6 (Photo: Lewis Storey)
Defended well against Cardiff striker Kion Etete, coping with long balls forward and beating his opponent to the ball with some strong moments. 7 (Photo: Alex Burstow)
Saw plenty of the ball as Boro often created a back three in possession. Helped keep the side’s first clean sheet of the season in the league. 6 (Photo: Stu Forster)
Had plenty of space to get forward from left-back and grew in confidence. Assisted the opening goal with a low cross for Jones. 7 (Photo: Marc Atkins)
Didn’t have much space to operate in against Cardiff’s compact midfield. Tried to break forward into more advanced positions as the hosts searched for an opener. 6 (Photo: Getty Images)
Dropped deeper to receive the ball of his side’s centre-backs and retain possession. Had a few moments where he was able to quicken the play. 6 (Photo: Stu Forster)
Found himself in some good attacking positions but lacked an end product here after scoring three in his previous two games. 6 (Photo: Getty Images)
Had a few promising moments in the first half and was alert at the far post to convert Engel’s low cross after the break. 7 (Photo: Alex Burstow)
Helped get his side up the pitch in the No 10 role. Was still adjusting to playing in a new side. 6 (Photo: George Wood)
Battled against Cardiff’s two strong centre-backs. Was able to hold the ball up and bring others into play when he had the chance. 6 (Photo: Getty Images)
(for Coburn, 70) - Scored his second Championship goal and showed good composure after a quick run into the box to seal the match. 7
for Jones, 70) Assisted Latte Lath for the second goal and almost scored himself with a late chance which was saved by Cardiff keeper Jak Alnwick from a tight angle. 6 (Photo: Michael Regan)
(for McGree, 87) - Didn’t have long on the pitch but had a couple of late chances late on. N/A
(for Greenwood, 87) A late cameo as Boro saw the game out. N/A
(for Engel, 89) - Replaced Engel in the closing stages at left-back. N/A
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