Middlesbrough into quarter finals of league cup
Middlesbrough stunned Sunderland in the north East derby at the
Stadium of Light. A first half goal from Scott McDonald proved the difference on
Wearside and championship team Middlesbrough comfortably held their
premier league neighbours at bay after the break to book their place.
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