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So Middlesbrough will go to Wembley for the Championship play-off final. They have never won at the home of English football - could 2015 finally be their year for success?

But who will they face for a place in the Premier League? Find out tomorrow by joining us for our live text coverage of Norwich v Ipswich, which is delicately balanced at 1-1 after the first leg.

All that's left for us to say tonight is thanks for joining us, and we leave you with Matt Newsum's report on the action from the Riverside tonight, which will make happy reading for Boro fans.

We'll see you tomorrow. Good night.

For Middlesbrough fans, this is a night they will not forget in a hurry. Their team stopped Brentford playing and were clinical up front.

Grant Leadbitter was instrumental in midfield, while Albert Adomah and Lee Tomlin shined going forward.

But tactically Aitor Karanka got things spot on, once again. His side are now just one more win away from a return to the top flight.

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Boro boss Aitor Karanka tells Sky Sports:

"It's amazing. I've been the manager for 18 months and to be here now, well, I've told the players thank you very much.

"I never played at Wembley - they have given me the opportunity. I dreamt to play at Wembley, but it was not possible.

"We have played really well all season. This team always showed the spirit. We have now beaten Brentford four times this season."

So Brentford's dream of a first top-flight return since 1947 is over for at least another year, but they surely exceeded their fans' expectations after winning promotion from League One last season.

Mark Warburton's time as Bees boss comes to an end with a 3-0 loss, but he has seen the club make great progress under his leadership.

His side were second best tonight, but all credit has to go to Boro.

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Boro midfielder Grant Leadbitter tells Sky Sports:

"We outclassed Brentford tonight.

"A lot of people have been saying we've had a good season, but we need to get promoted to have a good season."

Boro winger Albert Adomah tells Sky Sports: "Today is down to everyone on the pitch and all the subs. Everyone defended well and attacked well.

"But the job is not done yet. We need to go to Wembley and win against Ipswich or Norwich

"I don't mind who we face, because I haven't played at Wembley before. Everyone is looking forward to it."

Fans rush onto the pitch and engulf the Boro players. The appeals for them to stay off the pitch fall on deaf ears, and there are flares going off now too.

Adam Clayton is posing for 'selfies' with some supporters.

Pure joy for these Boro fans, who have waited 17 years for a trip to Wembley.

Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live

"It is a brilliant night for Middlesbrough. They truly were outstanding."

That's it. Middlesbrough are through to the Championship play-off final.

What an excellent, accomplished performance from Aitor Karanka's side.

A nice moment here.

Jonathan Woodgate is brought on to replace Grant Leadbitter and he takes the captains armband for the final moments.

Boro are having a night to remember.

Three minutes have been indicated by the fourth official.

These will be the final moments of Mark Warburton's time as Brentford boss.

Alex Pritchard hits a sweet strike from way, way outside the area, but Dimi Konstantopoulos gathers it. That's Brentford's best effort for the last 20 minutes.

At the other end, Albert Adomah fires just over from a tight angle. He has had an exceptional night for Boro, posing a threat all game.

Hundreds of Boro fans are positioning themselves down in the front row behind one of the goals.

We couldn't possibly see a pitch invasion could we?

Harlee Dean goes into the book, to further dampen Bees spirits.

In truth, Brentford heads are really down. They deserve to be proud of their efforts this season, but tonight is simply not their night.

Middlesbrough have fully deserved their convincing lead.

Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live

"Brentford have impressed me this season but they have not shown up on the big occasion.

"It looks to me that the Brentford players have frozen tonight and have not been able to reproduce the form they have shown this season."

Lee Tomlin comes off, to a standing ovation, after a top performance.

Adam Forshaw comes on for the last eight minutes of normal time against his former club.

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Middlesbrough want even more goals here.

They push forward again and Lee Tomlin drags his shot wide, but they are full of confidence.

The Riverside is rocking.

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Game, set and match Boro.

Albert Adomah finishes off a great team move, which started just outside their own penalty area.

He plays a neat one-two in the box with Lee Tomlin before side-stepping around David Button and blasting into the back of the net.

Middlesbrough are going to Wembley.

Lee Tomlin looks like he is in for his second goal of the night, bursting clear on the counter, but James Tarkowski gets a crucial foot in just before he was about to shoot.

That was a big chance, but with the score the way it is, Boro won't mind too much.

Some excellent defending from Adam Clayton brings an end to a fine Brentford move. He has been superb tonight, it has to be said.