Middlesbrough, Leicester draw 0-0 in English Premier League
Posted January 02, 2017 6:00 am
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) - Gaston Ramirez's late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough's need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Leicester, which is in 14th place, missed opportunities from Leonardo Ulloa and Christian Fuchs.
Middlesbrough's Fabio Pereira da Silva reacts in frustration, during the English Premier League soccer match between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, at the Riverside Stadium, in Middlesbrough, England, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
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Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson, left and Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa battle for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, at the Riverside Stadium, in Middlesbrough, England, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
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Middlesbrough's Fabio Pereira da Silva, on ground tackles Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez in the penalty area, during the English Premier League soccer match between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, at the Riverside Stadium, in Middlesbrough, England, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
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