Fulham v Middlesbrough player ratings
Lasse Vigen Christensen scored an extra-time winner to send Fulham into the EFL Cup third round. Here’s how we rated each Whites player in the 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.
Jesse Joronen: 7
Pulled off a couple of excellent saves during a difficult opening to the game. A reassuring presence behind an impressive defensive display – this was encouraging stuff from the young keeper.
Jack Grimmer: 7
Had a solid game at right-back before going off after picking up an injury early in the second half.
Richard Stearman: 7
The captain lead the team well. Got caught for Boro’s opener but looked a reassuring presence from then on, barely giving David Nugent a sniff.
Tim Ream: 7
Commanding presence at the heart of the Fulham defence. Won numerous aerial battles and looked calm in possession.
Scott Malone: 8
Relentless in his forays forward. Caused Middlesbrough countless problems on the left-hand side, was involved in both Fulham goals, and looked strong defensively.
Ryan Tunnicliffe: 8
Worked tirelessly without the ball and was excellent in possession. A really good display.
Lasse Vigen Christensen: 8
Popped up with the deserved winner and looked a threat all evening. Has obvious talent, just needs to find consistency.
Dennis Adeniran: 7
Drifted out of the game at times but when involved he showed his promise. Had a couple of attempts on goal too.
Adetayo Edun: 7
Looked comfortable on the ball and was always a threat to the Boro defence.
Jozabed: 7
An assured debut from the Spaniard. Will take time to adapt to the English game but showed numerous flashes of quality with the ball and tried his luck with a well-executed volley in the second half.
Cauley Woodrow: 7
Worked hard up against Boro’s rugged defence. Brought the midfield into play and created several openings of his own. Was unfortunate to not get on the scoresheet.
Sean Kavanagh: 5
Had some problems after replacing Grimmer at right-back, not least during a three-minute spell in the second half when he gave the ball away in his own half and was then booked for a clumsy foul.
Matt Smith: 7
Really made a difference when came on. Led the line well and went close to scoring late in normal time with a header.
Luca de la Torre: 7
Very lively on the right after coming on.
