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Saints edge Boro late in extra-time to reach play-off final amid 'Spygate' drama
TL;DR
Southampton defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 in extra time to secure a spot in the Championship play-off final. The match saw a late goal from Shea Charles after a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time.
Key points
- Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in extra time
- Match took place at St Mary's Stadium
- Riley McGree scored first for Middlesbrough
- Ross Stewart equalized for Southampton just before halftime
- Shea Charles scored the winning goal in extra time
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Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at St Mary's to book their place in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final for the second time in three seasons.
After a goalless first leg on Saturday, Riley McGree slotted Boro into an early lead on the south coast, but Ross Stewart levelled with a towering header on the stroke of half-time.
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The score remained locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and penalties were looming when, with five minutes of extra time left, neither side had managed to find a winner.
But with 116 minutes on the clock, Shea Charles' cross from the right evaded everyone and bounced past Sol Brynn into the back of the net.
Tonda Eckert's men will play Hull at Wembley on Saturday May 23, with a lucrative place in the Premier League on the line.
The tie was overshadowed by 'Spygate' with Southampton charged with a breach of EFL regulations after a member of staff was alleged to have spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of the first leg.
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Southampton vs Middlesbrough match?
Southampton won the match 2-1 against Middlesbrough.
When is the Championship play-off final scheduled?
The Championship play-off final is scheduled for later this month; specific dates can be found on sports news websites.
What happened during the 'Spygate' drama in the match?
Details about the 'Spygate' drama were not specified in the match report, but it typically refers to controversies involving spying on opponents' tactics.
