Alves free-kick gives Boro half-time lead

Middlesbrough 1 Stoke 0

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008 - 16:54

Middlesbrough 1 Stoke 0

Middlesbrough’s record signing Afonso Alves curled home a superb free-kick after missing two easier chances to give his side a fortuitous half-time lead over Stoke.

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