Omeruos Boro end Bournemouths winning streak Kenneth Omeruos Middlesbrough put up another masterful defensive performance on Saturday, as they ended Bournemouths three game winning streak after playing out a goalless draw. Boro, who were the away side, rarely threatened, but striker Lee Tomlin blazed over the bar when well placed just before the interval. Winner Konstantopoulos preserved a point for the visitors with second-half saves from Simon Francis and Andrew Surman as the hosts searched for a winner. The first half was devoid of many clear-cut chances but hinged on two decisions by referee Frederick Graham. First, Boro captain Grant Leadbitter kicked out at Matt Ritchie after the ball had gone, following a clash near the touchline, but was only booked. Robbed Then just before half-time, Konstantopoulos was robbed by Grabban, who rifled the ball into the net from an acute angle only to see the effort ruled out for a foul on the Greek. Bournemouth stepped up a gear after the break, while Boro, whose last away win was against Blackpool in January, sacrificed Tomlin - who missed his sides best chance before the interval - for a fifth midfielder before the hour mark. Omeruo was booked in the 7th minute of injury time in the encounter.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:14:11 +0000
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