Winning Start For Boro!

Last updated : 19 July 2009 By Boro Mad

Julio Arca converted from the penalty spot to break the deadlock in the 72nd minute, before second-half strike duo Marvin Emnes and Jonathan Franks scored a goal apiece to secure a comfortable victory over Boro's League Two opponents.

Gareth Southgate opted to change all ten outfield players at half-time, and the Boro boss was pleased with his side's opening run-out of the pre-season programme.

BORO FIRST HALF (4-4-2):

Coyne, Hoyte, Huth, Williams, Grounds, Yeates, Walker, Digard, Cronesberry, Aliadiere, Martin.

BORO SECOND HALF (4-4-2):

Coyne, McMahon, Bates, Hines, Johnson, Smallwood, O'Neil, Arca, Porritt, Emnes, Franks.