Tottenham 1 : Middlesbrough 1
13/04/2008 4:48 AM
could have extended the lead on the hour mark when Berbatov's finish, after Keane had flicked on Alan Hutton's cross, came off the post.
The response of Boro boss Southgate was to take Grounds off for Adam Johnson. Fabio Rochemback also came on, for Julio Arca.
Alves got another sight of goal soon after and it took another brave block from Dawson to deny him.
But Boro were level with 21 minutes remaining through Downing's fortunate strike.
Choosing to shoot with his unfavoured right foot, the winger's shot from 25 yards took a deflection off Berbatov's head and flew in.
Alves raced through and could have sealed it, but his finish went wide, then Gilberto had to block off the line when Tuncay Sanli shot.
English Premier League
Tottenham 1 (Grounds 27og)
Middlesbrough 1 (Downing 69)