Boro Come Back To Beat Hibs

Afonso Alves scored with his first touch and inspired Boro to a 3 - 2 win.

Boro went a goal down after 10 minutes, and then 2 down in the second half, both goals coming from Steven Fletcher.

Gareth Southgate then brought Afonso Alves on, and within 30 seconds he scored.

David Wheater then headed in the equaliser from a poorly defended corner.

Alves then scored his second, and Boro's third to ensure a second pre season victory for Middlesrough.

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Boro: Turnbull; Young (Williams 70), Wheater, Huth, Grounds; Aliadiere, O'Neil (Walker 77), Arca (Capt) (Digard 29), Downing (Bennett 70); Tuncay (Johnson 63), Mido (Alves 63). Unused subs: Steele (gk).