COVENTRY (4-2-3-1):
Wilson 7; van Ewijk 7, Thomas 8 (Eccles 90), Kitching 7, Bidwell 7; Sheaf 7 (Allen 82), Grimes 7; Sakamoto 8 (Latibeaudiere 89), RUDONI 9, Wright 8; Simms 6 (Thomas-Asante 73).
Subs (not used): Collins (gk), Binks, Allen, Paterson, Raphael, Moore.
MIDDLESBROUGH (4-2-3-1):
5 Travers: Didn’t have a chance with either goal and has been one of the few bright spots for Boro this season
4 Dijksteel: A ragged display that could well prove to be his final outing in a Boro shirt – lacked composure
5 Howson: Made a couple of important blocks, but stood off Rudoni as the Coventry midfielder scored
5 Fry: Retained his place despite van den Berg’s return but struggled to deal with Coventry’s runners from deep
4 Borges: Restored to the side at left-back, but had a tough time against Sakamoto before being replaced midway through the second half
4 Morris: A disappointing display from a player who has failed to build on the bright start to his Boro career
5 Hackney: Tried to get Boro going but was ultimately disappointing – can the Teessiders keep hold of his this summer?
4 Whittaker: Another display in which he failed to produce an end product – hasn’t lived up to his billing since his January move
6 AZAZ: Displayed some urgency at least, and came close with his first-half shot that was turned onto the post
4 Iling-Junior: Played most of the match in midfield, but failed to close down Sakamoto as he crossed for Coventry’s opener
5 Conway: His effort couldn’t be faulted, but he lacked the pace needed to break clear of the Coventry defence
Subs:
5 Burgzorg (for Borges, 67): Failed to change the course of the game after coming on down the left
Van den Berg (for Howson, 78)
Iheanacho (for Dijksteel, 78)
Forss (for Morris, 78)
Giles (for Iling-Junior, 85)
(not used): Glover (gk), Edmundson, Lenihan, Barlaser.
Man Of The Match: JACK RUDONI – Scored both goals and caused Boro problems whenever he broke into the 18-yard box.
