Middlesbrough were beaten at home 2-1, but Adama Traore impressed.
Middlesbrough’s Adama Traore in action with Tottenham’s Ben Davies
Middlesbrough lost for the third game in a row, falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to Tottenham.
Spurs went in front early on through the in-form Son Heung-Min, making it 1-0 in the seventh minute.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min celebrates at full time
The South Korean attacker got his and Tottenham’s second in the 23rd minute, curling home his fourth goal of the season, averaging more than a goal a game so far.
Aitor Karanka’s side managed to pull a goal back after the break, with Ben Gibson making it 2-1 in the 65th minute, but the Boro were unable to find an equaliser, meaning they are without a win in their last four Premier League games.
The Teesside club had started the season in smart form, picking up four points from their opening two games, including a win the Wear-Tees derby, but since then they have picked up just a point, leaving them in 15th place, two points above the relegation zone.
Middlesbrough’s Ben Gibson celebrates scoring their first goal
One of Middlesbrough’s summer signings was Adama Traore from Aston Villa, and he came off the bench and had a big impact on the game, impressing fans with his pace and dribbling.
Following the defeat, fans have taken to Twitter to talk about the cameo from Traore.
Middlesbrough’s Adama Traore in action with Tottenham’s Son Heung-min
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