Middlesbrough’s Cristhian Stuani strikes late to halt Oxford fightback

18 February 2017 05:19
Aitor Karanka’s belief that his relegation-threatened side can afford to take the FA Cup seriously is set to be tested. Not that too many Teessiders will be overly confident about actually winning the trophy after seeing Middlesbrough canter into a two-goal lead only to fold alarmingly and permit Oxford United to draw level.It took the emergence of the heavy artillery from the bench to prevent an unwanted replay, with Cristhian Stuani’s winner settling a fascinating tie and sending Boro into the quarter-finals. Related: Manchester City held by Huddersfield on blank day for Sergio Agüero Related: Leicester City woes worsen with Shaun Cummings winner for 10-man Millwall Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian