2 – 2
“Max Arfsten fires Middlesbrough ahead right before the break, assisted by Amario Cozier-Duberry after a spell of pressure including a corner and a missed header from Luis Vazquez.”
Pivotal“Liam Millar levels for Birmingham just after the restart, finishing off a Jhon Elmer Solis Romero assist moments after Jay Stansfield had been denied.”
Pivotal“Riley McGree turns the ball into his own net under pressure, gifting Birmingham a lead they didn't have moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Adilson Malanda scores in stoppage time to snatch a point for Middlesbrough after Birmingham had held the lead for nearly 30 minutes.”
Pivotal
Birmingham City
Middlesbrough
Outstanding performance
Middlesbrough•MidfielderBirmingham City looked to have snatched a dramatic win when Riley McGree turned into his own net on 59 minutes, capping a whirlwind spell either side of the hour mark that saw the lead change hands twice inside 14 minutes. Middlesbrough had gone ahead through Max Arfsten's finish right at the end of the first half, only for Liam Millar to restore parity for Birmingham shortly after the restart. Adilson Malanda's injury-time equalizer, following a wave of late substitutions and pressure from set pieces, denied Birmingham what would have been a statement win. Middlesbrough dominated the underlying numbers - more possession, superior pass accuracy, and double the tackles - but Birmingham's efficiency in front of goal and set-piece threat kept them level throughout a match that swung on individual moments rather than sustained control.
How entertaining was this match?
Adilson MalandaShot by Adilson Malanda with his right foot results in a goal.
Phil Neumann receives a yellow card.
Goal! Adilson Malanda scores, making it 2-2.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Liam MillarLiam Millar takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Jhon Solís
Goal! Liam Millar scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Jhon Elmer Solis Romero.
First half ends with the score 0-1.
Offside.
Jay Stansfield takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bright Osayi-Samuel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Carlos Vicente takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tomoki Iwata takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Max ArfstenMax Arfsten takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Amario Cozier-Duberry
Goal! Max Arfsten scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Amario Cozier-Duberry.
Aidan Morris takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Luis Vasquez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Ashley Phillips takes a shot with his head but misses.
Will Lankshear takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Amario Cozier-Duberry takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Liam Millar takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Luis Vasquez receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Aidan Morris takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Max Arfsten takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Phil Neumann attempts a header but misses the shot.
Luis Vasquez takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Jay Stansfield takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Myles Peart-Harris takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Riley McGree takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Will Lankshear takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Liam Millar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jhon Elmer Solis Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Amario Cozier-Duberry takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kick-off! The referee is David Webb.
Birmingham City chase their first home win of the season as they host high-flying Middlesbrough at St Andrew's. Boro arrive full of confidence off the back of a five-match unbeaten league run, but injury concerns in defence could test their resolve against a Birmingham side building momentum after victory at Derby.
