Adama Traore’s goal for Boro at Brentford was later described as both ‘smashing’ and a ‘cracker’.
The first was the term used by Channel 5 Sport as the Spaniard cut in, dummied and then lashed inside the near post midway through the opening half.
How good is Adama Traore?!
Another week, another bit of skill to get himself a yard, and a smashing finish for @Boro. pic.twitter.com/K4wfX3iAx2
? Channel 5 Sport (@Channel5Sport) March 17, 2018
Meanwhile, Boro reckoned it to be a ‘cracker’ …
Seen this cracker from Adama Traore yet? 🔥
📺 Highlights are 👉 https://t.co/CVqUO4uFS5 #UTB pic.twitter.com/x1T9g0IUpd
? Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) March 18, 2018
However, that went on to be cancelled out by Lewis MacLeod also finding the corner after his initial effort was blocked.
What a moment for Lewis Macleod – his first goal for @BrentfordFC after such a tough time with injury.
Tidy finish, too 👏 #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/IXXep1toaf
? Channel 5 Sport (@Channel5Sport) March 17, 2018
Boro boss Tony Pulis later described the draw as a test of ‘resilience and character’.
‘Adama scored a great goal and gave us a good start but we never clicked into gear. We had to rely on our resilience and our character’ 🗣️💬
The boss’ verdict 📹➡️ https://t.co/KBRlt2pJ9x #UTB pic.twitter.com/Oi6MRnpdBR
? Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) March 17, 2018