Sunderland fight back to earn point at Middlesbrough
Rusyn squeezed in late equaliser for Black Cats
Forss had fired in opener for Boro after the break
Sunderland move up to eighth, Boro stay 12th in tight table
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees
It is good play, but Middlesbrough goalkeeper Tom Glover will be disappointed with that.
I have just seen the replay of the goal and my opinion has not changed. I think his reaction to it says it all.
Nazariy Rusyn
Told you.
Boro keeper Tom Glover won't want to see that again.
Sunderland sub Nazariy Rusyn tries a speculative half-volley from the edge of the box. Glover gets a big hand on it but it squirms past him at his near post.
From nothing, Sunderland are level.
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For all their second-half dominance, Middlesbrough's lead is slender, and Sunderland do have the knack of finding late goals.
How Michael Carrick would love a second their performance deserves.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Mark Drury
BBC Tees commentator
48 hours ago, Middlesbrough's Samuel Silvera was a substitute in Qatar, watching his Australian national team go out of the Asian Cup.
Now, he is out on the pitch in the Tees-Wear derby.
Sometimes, you think that stories like that deserve a certain ending.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Sunderland have offered next to nothing after the break but go within inches of an equaliser.
Jack Clarke swings a free-kick into the box from the left and Dan Ballard flicks a header just past the far post.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Luke Ayling pleads that his challenge on Jack Clarke is his first foul, but Darren England disagrees.
Yellow card.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Mark Drury
BBC Tees commentator
Middlesbrough's Marcus Forss grabbed hold of both hamstrings and stretched them out.
He has only recently returned from a three-month injury.
But he has been the difference maker in this game.
He applauds the stands because his goal has Boro on course for three points.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
The goalscorer's day is done as Marcus Forss comes off.
It's part of a triple change with Dan Barlaser and Sam Greenwood also making way.
Josh Coburn, Lewis O’Brien and Samuel Silvera take their places.
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A super Hollywood crossfield pass from Boro full-back Luke Ayling almost sends Sam Greenwood away down the right, but just bounces into touch.
Greenwood has covered some distance today. Ayling is enjoying himself.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees
Marcus Forss' work rate off the ball is just needed.
He shows quality for Middlesbrough on that right side as well.
He is not a striker, that wide position is a good one for him.
I think he has blown a gasket though. He is looking a little tired.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Mark Drury
BBC Tees commentator
Sunderland's Jack Clarke is looking more and more frustrated out there.
Meanwhile, Luke Ayling thanks the Sunderland fans for a coin thrown at him and the Boro defender pops it into the sock.
Boro are looking to do the double over the Black Cats.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Matt Newsum
BBC Sport at the Riverside
Image source, Rex FeaturesNothing like a goal to lift supporters out of their stupor.
Middlesbrough fans are running through the songbook now having seen their team take the lead.
There one supposedly to the tune of OMD's 'Enola Gay' but the tune has definitely got lost in the wash somewhere. Catchy though.
Bit like those versions of Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Achy Breaky Heart' you hear on the terraces that are a tuneless mumble til it gets to "Just don't think you understand" and you go - oh aye, that's what they're 'singing'.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Luke Ayling is all smiles after winning a free-kick from a tussle with Jack Clarke.
He then picks up an object and hands it to referee Darren England.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Michael Beale sends Patrick Roberts and Nazariy Rusyn into the fray as Sunderland seek to stem the flow.
Abdoullah Ba and Mason Burstow come off.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Middlesbrough sense their chance to wrap this up.
They have been well on top after the break and Sunderland are struggling to get out of their half.
Sam Greenwood goes oh so close, bursting into the box and sending a shot across the goal and inches past the post
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Nick Barnes
BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator
Sunderland need to get a grip of this game.
They are 1-0 down, and at the moment, it is all Middlesbrough.
The ball breaks for them, Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham gets a foot on it, but it goes straight back to a Middlesbrough player.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees
That is a beautifully-worked set piece by Middlesbrough.
Something that we haven't seen for some time.
Marcus Forss' first touch is beautiful.
What a finish, what a touch!
Into the back of the net with lots of power.
Image source, Rex FeaturesMarcus Forss
A breakthrough worth waiting for!
A deflected Sam Greenwood shot falls into the path of Marcus Forss 10 yards out.
His first touch is to flick the ball up with his left foot. He then swivels and smashes a volley into the bottom left corner of the net. Superb finish.
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Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is a lucky boy.
The deflection came off of Middlesbrough's Marcus Forss and Patterson is lucky that it goes off his near post.
Boro have been the force in the second half. They have tried to probe and create opportunities.
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Lucky chap.
Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson dawdles on the ball as he looks to pick a pass with Marcus Forss and Sam Greenwood bearing down on him.
Fortunately for him his attempted pass hits Forss and goes wide rather than in the net.
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