{"id":293884,"date":"2023-10-21T17:26:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=293884"},"modified":"2023-10-21T17:26:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:26:55","slug":"middlesbrough-1-0-birmingham-morgan-rogers-nets-late-for-the-hosts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/middlesbrough-1-0-birmingham-morgan-rogers-nets-late-for-the-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Middlesbrough 1-0 Birmingham: Morgan Rogers nets late for the hosts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Middlesbrough 1-0 Birmingham: Morgan Rogers nets late for the hosts to spoil Wayne Rooney&#8217;s return to English football in his first game as Blues boss<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wayne Rooney took charge of first game as Birmingham boss at the Riverside<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Game appeared destined to end in a goalless draw heading into final minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>But Morgan Rogers netted late at near post to secure three points for the hosts\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just when it seemed as though Wayne Rooney\u2019s good fortune would hold on his return to management, his old Manchester United team-mate Michael Carrick reminded him how harsh their current job can be.<\/p>\n<p>In his first game in charge of Birmingham, Rooney\u2019s men had ridden their luck but with two minutes of normal time remaining, Middlesbrough sub Morgan Rogers turned home Matt Crooks\u2019 return pass to seal a fifth straight win.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As Carrick embraced his staff, Rooney\u2019s shoulders sagged as he gazed to the sky.<\/p>\n<p>Both men had applauded along with the rest of Riverside Stadium at half-time when the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton was announced, before focusing again on the action.<\/p>\n<p>When Birmingham sacked John Eustace \u2013 who had led them to sixth \u2013 and brought in Rooney, they promised a \u2018no-fear\u2019 style of football.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76839043-12656685-image-a-111_1697904963168.jpg\" height=\"409\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Wayne Rooney&#8217;s return to English football ended in defeat courtesy of a late Middlesbrough goal<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76838979-12656685-image-a-96_1697904032237.jpg\" height=\"508\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Boro had the better of the chances in the early going but were unable to take the lead<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>That is exactly what Blues attempted here but whether these players are equipped to deliver it is another matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span><span>MIDDLESBROUGH VS BIRMINGHAM MATCH FACTS AND RATINGS<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1)<\/span>: Dieng 6; Smith 6.5 (Forss 81), Fry 7, McNair 6, Engel 7; Barlaser 7 (Howson 76, 6), Hackney 7.5; Jones 7, Crooks 7, Greenwood 6.5 (Rogers 76, 7); Coburn 5 (Latte Lath 66, 6). Subs not used: Glover, Van den Berg, Dijksteel, Silvera, Bangura.<\/p>\n<p><span>Scorers<\/span>: Rogers 89<\/p>\n<p><span>Booked<\/span>: Crooks, Engel, Hackney, Longelo<\/p>\n<p><span>Manager<\/span>: Michael Carrick 7<\/p>\n<p><span>Birmingham <\/span>(4-3-3): Ruddy 8; Drameh 6, Sanderson 7, Long 7, Longelo 5.5; Sunjic 7.5 (James 83), Bielik 6.5, Gardner 5 (Bacuna 62, 6); Stansfield 6 (Jutkiewicz 83), Hogan 5 (Miyoshi 70, 6), Dembele 6 (Burke 62, 6). Subs not used: Etheridge, Roberts, Aiwu, Donovan.<\/p>\n<p><span>Booked<\/span>: Bielik, Ruddy<\/p>\n<p><span>Manager<\/span>: Wayne Rooney 6<\/p>\n<p><span>Referee<\/span>: Rebecca Welch 6<\/p>\n<p><span>Attendance<\/span>: 28,449<\/p>\n<p>Middlesbrough should have won comfortably and if there was no fear in the dugout, there were certainly jitters among the travelling fans. If this game is a guide, Birmingham\u2019s season will certainly not be dull.<\/p>\n<p>If Rooney is to persist with this style, his players will have to adapt quickly or move on. Krystian Bielik had a good chance for the visitors in the 11th minute but the teething problems had been apparent from an early stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dion Sanderson conceded a corner from what should have been a simple backpass to John Ruddy, then Gary Gardner hit a bizarre crossfield pass that could have resulted in a Boro goal had the home side been more ruthless.<\/p>\n<p>That set the pattern for the half, with Boro failing to take their chances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Crooks was denied a penalty following a rash challenge from Sanderson, and Josh Coburn headed Dan Barlaser\u2019s free-kick wide when unmarked six yards out.<\/p>\n<p>Blues\u2019 high defensive line continued to look vulnerable though they did catch Boro offside three times before the break.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah Jones had a goal ruled out because he moved too early and when the game was paused for a clash of heads between Lukas Engel and Cody Drameh, Rooney called over his players and spoke animatedly to centre-backs Sanderson and Kevin Long \u2013 but there was no change to the plan.<\/p>\n<p>Coburn shot wide when he really should have scored after Hayden Hackney and Sam Greenwood combined cleverly to release him before Jones also had a penalty appeal turned down when he tumbled under Manny Longelo\u2019s challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Birmingham stuck to their high wire act as in first-half stoppage time, John Ruddy hared from goal, beating two players and then losing the ball. He was relieved only to be booked for conceding a free-kick \u2013 nearer the halfway line than his own goal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76838965-12656685-image-a-97_1697904035137.jpg\" height=\"765\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Rooney was joined on the touchline by Blues first team coach and Ashley Cole<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76839189-12656685-image-a-108_1697904714107.jpg\" height=\"430\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The hosts had a goal ruled out in the first half after Isiah Jones was judged offside<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76839129-12656685-image-a-109_1697904737781.jpg\" height=\"399\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>But Carrick&#8217;s side persisted, and substitute Morgan Rodgers poked home from close range to give them a lead two minutes from time\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/21\/17\/76839131-12656685-image-a-110_1697904830187.jpg\" height=\"394\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The result marks Middlesbrough&#8217;s fifth-straight league win, as they move to 13th in the table<\/p>\n<p>As news of Sir Bobby\u2019s passing was announced, both sets of supporters applauded and Carrick and Rooney joined in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With the action underway again, Boro kept pushing and Ruddy made impressive saves to keep out efforts from Hayden Hackney and Dael Fry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He maintained that form with several more key stops as Boro continued to push but could not find that elusive goal. With time ticking down, Blues sub Jordan James nearly turned Crooks\u2019 cross into his own net and when Ruddy palmed it upwards, Rogers could not head in the rebound.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But there was joy for Rogers late on when he stole in front of Ruddy to guide in Crooks\u2019 low ball.<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off\u00a0is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/pix\/2017\/08\/02\/636x90_facebook_ad_sport.png\" width=\"636\" height=\"90\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12656685\/Middlesbrough-1-0-Birmingham-Morgan-Rogers-nets-late-hosts-spoil-Wayne-Rooneys-return-English-football-game-Blues-boss.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Middlesbrough 1-0 Birmingham: Morgan Rogers nets late for the hosts to spoil Wayne Rooney&#8217;s return to English football in his first game as Blues boss Wayne Rooney took charge of first game as Birmingham boss at the Riverside Game appeared destined to end in a goalless draw heading into final minutes But Morgan Rogers netted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":293883,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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