Confidence boost for Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough will happily settle for this result in six days’ time as they gave themselves a vital psychological edge over West Ham.

Confidence boost for Middlesbrough
Mon, 17 Apr, 2006 - 19:11

Middlesbrough will happily settle for this result in six days’ time as they gave themselves a vital psychological edge over West Ham.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s 17th goal of the season and a second-half spot-kick from Massimo Maccarone served notice of Boro’s intent ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash between these sides on Sunday.

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