Match Report
Nothing between them on points: 3 each, with Middlesbrough U21 9th and Borussia M'bach U21 7th. The last five rounds placed Borussia Mönchengladbach U21 no better than 31st for form, against 7th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Middlesbrough U21 0.75 scored and 2 conceded per game, Borussia M'bach U21 1.75 and 2.25, with the league averaging 1.86.
The match was played at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough (capacity 34,988). On the scoreboard, Borussia M'bach U21 led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U21: Ajay Matthews (90'), Ajay Matthews (80'), Jack Stott (83') · Borussia M'bach U21: Charles Herrmann (2'), Winsley Boteli (37')