The fall of Derby County

Middlesbrough forward Tuncay Sanli’s first-half strike gave Gareth Southgate’s side all three points.

Sanli’s goal all but banished any lingering relegation fears for Middlesbrough.

The Turkish striker breezed across the Rams’ back-line in the 32nd minute before firing past Roy Carroll from the edge of the box to secure his sixth Premier League goal of the season.

It was a rare high point in a low-key encounter ravaged by a swirling wind and frequent blizzards, in which the home side wasted a number of good opportunities to put the match beyond doubt.

~ par bertrand31 le mars 25, 2008.