Parkinson rues Boro 'quality finish' in EFL Cup loss
Phil Parkinson was disappointed to have been edged out of the Carabao Cup at Middlesbrough on Friday night at the first hurdle, but was pleased with the performance given limited preparation time after their pre-season tour. Will Lankshear's excellent strike midway through the second half at the Riverside Stadium proved enough for the hosts to progress to the second round.
Middlesbrough manager Phil Parkinson expressed disappointment at being eliminated from the Carabao Cup in a narrow defeat on Friday night at the Riverside Stadium. However, he was pleased with the team's performance given the minimal preparation time following their pre-season tour. Will Lankshear's impressive goal midway through the second half proved decisive, as Middlesbrough edged out their opponents in a closely contested match.
The manager acknowledged that the game was decided by a single quality finish by Lankshear, despite the home side creating several chances throughout the first half. Parkinson emphasized the importance of the clinical edge required to secure a win, noting that limited training and travel had impacted the team's performance. While there were moments of weakness, Parkinson recognized the positives in the performance and praised the players for their effort.
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