Middlesbrough fight back to draw with Millwall after trailing 2-0

Middlesbrough's hopes of climbing to the top of the Sky Bet Championship were dashed as they battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against Millwall. The visitors took a commanding lead into half-time, scoring two goals while Middlesbrough struggled to find their rhythm. Tairyk Arconte and Lyndon Dykes found the net in the 11th and 36th minutes, respectively, putting Millwall in a strong position.

Despite controlling possession for much of the match, Middlesbrough faced a challenging first half. Millwall capitalised on defensive lapses, with Arconte's low strike and Dykes' close-range effort both showcasing their attacking prowess. Middlesbrough's best chance in the opening half-hour came from Will Lankshear, whose volley was saved by Millwall's goalkeeper, Max Crocombe, as the home side failed to convert their dominance into goals.

Head coach Kim Hellberg made three substitutions at half-time, which proved pivotal. Amario Cozier-Duberry, on loan from Brighton, scored shortly after the break, taking advantage of a defensive error to net his second goal for the club. Just after the hour mark, Lankshear headed in from a deep cross, bringing the score to 2-2 and igniting hopes of a comeback for the home fans.

Middlesbrough pressed for a winner, with Cozier-Duberry and Jeremy Sarmiento both coming close to scoring again. However, Millwall's defence held firm, and the visitors managed to secure a point despite being under pressure. Both managers expressed their thoughts post-match, with Hellberg acknowledging his side's need for improvement and Neil praising his team's effort in the face of adversity.

via Sky Sports