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Neto Borges puts a big smile on Kim Hellberg’s face after ‘ridiculous’ Middlesbrough performance

Kim Hellberg's verdict after Middlesbrough beat Stoke City 3-2 at the bet365 Stadium

By Craig Johns · Gazette Live

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:16 PM

Key Things to Know

Neto Borges scored a 91st-minute winner to earn Middlesbrough a 3-2 victory over Stoke City.
Manager Kim Hellberg described Middlesbrough's resilient performance as 'ridiculous' following a recent win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Borges scored the winning goal after earlier conceding an unfortunate own goal during a chaotic second half.

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Neto Borges secured a 3-2 victory for Middlesbrough against Stoke City with a 91st-minute winning goal. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg praised the team's strong mentality and described their energetic performance as ridiculous following a demanding win against Wolverhampton Wanderers just days earlier.

Borges had earlier scored an unfortunate own goal before firing home the decisive winner in stoppage time. Hellberg praised the Brazilian left-back's resurgence and work ethic after spending last season on loan at Bristol City, while noting that Middlesbrough created approximately 20 shots during the match.

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Neto Borges puts a big smile on Kim Hellberg’s face after ‘ridiculous’ Middlesbrough performance

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