Doncaster Rovers 1:3 Middlesbrough — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Middlesbrough advanced in the EFL Cup with a 3-1 win over Doncaster Rovers. Kyle Joseph’s first-half goal put them in control, and they settled the tie with two late strikes before Isaac Hutchinson’s consolation.

Joseph finished from Jeremy Sarmiento’s pass in the 34th minute, and Will Lankshear doubled the lead in the 78th. Sarmiento added a third in the 87th after Ashley Phillips’ assist, and Hutchinson pulled one back for Doncaster in the 90th with Jack Senior providing the assist.

Middlesbrough dominated the contest, holding 66% possession and recording 24 shots to Doncaster’s 12, with eight on target to five. Sarmiento was the standout performer, contributing a goal and an assist in a comfortable away victory.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?

Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Middlesbrough (EFL Cup, Round 2).

Who scored?

Kyle Joseph (34', assist Jeremy Sarmiento) for Middlesbrough; Will Lankshear (78') for Middlesbrough; Jeremy Sarmiento (87', assist Ashley Phillips) for Middlesbrough; Isaac Hutchinson (90') for Doncaster Rovers.

Was Middlesbrough's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?

Yellow cards: Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers); Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough); Neto Borges (Middlesbrough); George Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers).

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