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It's all over at the Riverside. Both sides have had their chances to win the game and despite later Tottenham pressure a draw is a fair result. 1-1.
Into injury time now and Spurs will be frustrated if they can't get a win here - it's been all them in the last few minutes.
Poor effort from Younes Kaboul as he heads wide after a cross from Jenas. They can't find the winner they need.
It's all Spurs now. A Lennon shot is deflected behind by Riggott. Can Boro hold on?
Burst of energy from Jenas as he plays a one-two with Lennon before his low cross just misses Berbatov. More like it from Spurs.
Berbatov smashes the ball miles over from 25 yards. Can't help thinking that would have been a lot closer if he was given the same chance last season.
Looks like this could end up as a draw, no clear cut chances of late. Someone needs to produce something out of nothing if there is to be a winner.
George Boateng replaces Fabio Rochemback who has been less effective in this second half.
Dong-Gook Lee replaces Jeremie Aliadiere.
A point doesn't do too many favours for either side at the bottom of the league. They are both searching for a much needed win.
Attendance has just been announced - there is 25,625 at the Riverside today.
First change for Boro as Ben Hutchinson replaces Sanli Tuncay.
Another cross from Lennon is collected cleanly by Schwarzer. Lennon needs some help out there.
Lennon looks like Tottenham's biggest threat right now, his run results in a Tottenham corner which is cleared.
Crucial times for Southgate at the moment - he needs his side to pick up all three points here. Can they do it?
Tottenham are still searching for their first away win of the season. They are one of eight teams yet to get a win on the road.
Appeals for a penalty for Middlesbrough as Dawson is accused of handling in the area. The referee waves away the protests.
Berbatov and Keane seem determined to prove to their manager they should be starting every week - they are both up for it.
Spurs make their final change as Didier Zokora replaces Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Poor back pass from Pascal Chimbonda means Robinson has to hack the ball clear. Sloppy from Chimbonda.
Double change for Spurs as Robbie Keane replaces fellow striker Jermain Defoe.
Dimitar Berbatov replaces Darren Bent the goalscorer.
Ramos may look to change things if things continue as they are, Keane and Berbatov not a bad couple of subs to bring on!
Cross from Downing is deflected behind for a corner. It's the home side who look more likely to score now.
Boro have piled on the pressure early in this second half. It seems that Southgate's half time talk has paid off.
Fantastic strike from Luke Young and Middlesbrough are level.
Free kick tipped away at full stretch from Robinson as David Wheater flicks towards goal.
George Boateng isn't happy as a free kick is awarded against him after he won the ball from Downing.
Great run from Bent as he carries the ball 20 yards before cutting the ball back to Lennon but his shot is deflected wide.
If Tottenham stop Middlesbrough from scoring today, it will only be there second clean sheet of the season.
Second half underway - Can Middlesbrough get back into this?
It's half time at the Riverside and Tottenham lead through Bent's strike - Juande Ramos will be happy as he gives his first Premiership half time team talk.
Tottenham come close again as Bent nearly latches onto a Defoe cross from the left. Southgate will want half time now.
Defoe nearly latches onto a pass from Jenas, but Mark Schwarzer runs out of his area to clear.
It's end to end - Malbranque fires wide from 25 yards.
Finally Boro are beginning to play. Paul Robinson spills from a corner and Dawson hacks away before Downing can finish.
Crucial clearnace from Michael Dawson as Downing leads a rare Middlesbrough attack.
Middlesbrough fans are not happy at all. They keep giving the ball away and Tottenham look likely to add a second soon.
Great goal from Tottenham as Darren Bent slots the ball home.
The home fans are beginning to get restless here. They are letting Tottenham into the game.
Lee comes forward again for Tottenham before he is challenged by Luke Young.
Steed Malbranque makes his first significant contribution as he robs George Boateng of the ball and charges forward before Boro clear.
Crucial clearance from Chris Riggott as Defoe darts into the box and almost put's Tottenham a goal to the good. It's getting more lively now.
Aliadiere is now recieving treatment after that mazy run, he deserves the rest and the Tottenham defence will be grateful for a breather.
Another great run from the lively Aliadiere results in a powerful shot which was blocked by Tottenham's Young-Pyo Lee.
Short on clear cut chances so far for either side - doesn't look like there will be many goals in this one.
Jeremie Aliadiere looks most likely for Middlesbrough today, the former Arsenal youngster wins a corner for his team.
Good chance for Spurs as Kevin-Prince Boateng sends Lennon through before Andrew Taylor makes a crucial challenge.
Jermain Defoe is making his 250th career league apperance today. Let's see if he can mark it with a goal.
Rochemback blasts the ball over from 25 yards out after a pass from Jeremie Aliadiere. Spurs are riding their luck.
Kevin-Prince Boateng plays a fantastic ball for Aaron Lennon to run onto put it has just too much power on it.
Superb 50 yard ball from Fabio Rochemback almost sets Sanli Tuncay on his way before Paul Robinson gathers.
Very scrappy start for both sides - neither side has got going as yet.
Boateng is involved again and is firmly challenged by Jermaine Jenas it's going to be quite a battle in the middle oif the park today.
Young-Pyo Lee and George Boateng involved in a scuffle in the middle of the park, results in throw in to Tottenham.
No Robbie Keane or Dimitar Berbatov for Tottenham today - big decision from Ramos.
Jeremie Aliadiere is brushed off the ball too easily as he pushes forward for Gareth Southgate's struggling side.
Great chance for Gary O'Neil as the ball flashes across the box - good start for Middlesborough.
First Premiership game in charge for Juande Ramos.
We are underway at the Riverside with Gareth Southgate's men searching for their first win in six games.
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will be able to call on the services of Jeremie Aliadiere on Saturday after fears that the former Arsenal striker had suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury were allayed. The Frenchman had to be substituted early in the second half against Manchester United last weekend after scoring Boro's goal in the 4-1 defeat at Old Trafford. There were concerns that Aliadiere had injured the same hamstring that had kept him out for over a month, but it has been confirmed that he was only suffering from cramp. Emanuel Pogatetz remains on the sidelines following knee surgery but hopes to return to action against Aston Villa later in November. The 24-year-old defender has not made an appearance for the Teessiders this season following the summer operation. Robert Huth (ankle) and Julio Arca (knee ligaments) remain several weeks away from a return to action, while Mido is a doubt for Saturday's match because of a hamstring problem. Boro go into the game only one point above the relegation zone after losing five of their last six league matches, conceding 16 goals and scoring only four in the process. They face opponents at the Riverside Stadium though who are in equally poor form, although Spurs will be desperate to give new coach Juande Ramos a victory in his first Premier League game in charge of the club. Spurs have won only one league game all season - against rock-bottom Derby County - and have failed to secure three points in any of their last eight matches. On their travels they have drawn three and lost three of their six games, with their loss at Newcastle United last time out proving to be Martin Jol's final Premier League game in charge. Gareth Bale (foot), Anthony Gardner (ankle), Ledley King (knee) and Ricardo Rocha (ankle) are once again expected to miss out.
New Tottenham manager Juande Ramos came away from Middlesbrough with a point as his side edged away from the relegation zone. He started with a strikeforce of Darren Bent and Jermain Defoe in his first Premier League game in charge of Spurs. Middlesbrough suffered a pre-match blow when central defender Jonathan Woodgate was ruled out with a leg injury. Former Portsmouth midfielder Gary O'Neil captained Boro for the first time with regular skipper George Boateng relegated to the substitute's bench. Boro, who were in desperate need of a win after a poor run of results, showed more self-belief in the early stages than in their previous home game against Chelsea. They could have taken an early lead when O'Neil hit the ball across the goalmouth to the far post where Stewart Downing just failed to get a foot to it. It was a glorious chance and Middlesbrough paid the price when the visitors went ahead in the 35th minute. Bent had the satisfaction of scoring his second Premier League goal with a shot from the edge of the penalty area that went just inside the near post. Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer should have made a better attempt at preventing Boro going a goal behind for the tenth time this season. The goal boosted the visitors' confidence and Boro were struggling to get back into the game especially with their current attacking limitations. Spurs almost added to their lead before half-time when Defoe shot inches past the far post with Bent just unable to connect with the ball. There was booing from a section of Middlesbrough fans as the referee blew the half-time whistle. The Teessiders had a mountain to climb, particularly with an impotent strikeforce, but Jeremie Aliadiere was unlucky not to equalise with a header that brought a brilliant full-length save from Paul Robinson. Middlesbrough did eventually draw level in the 52nd minute with a stunning 25-yard shot from Luke Young that left England international goalkeeper Robinson helpless. The goal lifted the crowd and the scorer was mobbed by his delighted team-mates once they could catch him. Both teams went flat out for a winner in an exciting finale. Overall, a draw was a fair result in a sporting game in which there was only one booking.
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