Jeremie Aliadiere started the match at the Thermenstadion although local favourite Emanuel Pogatetz missed out through injury.

Malik Fathi opened the scoring late in the first half through a well-worked free-kick.

But Boro equalised when Tuncay Sanli picked out Rochemback who played in Yakubu, only for the Nigerian to be felled in the area. The striker converted the penalty with aplomb.

Rochemback and Pal Dardai clashed in the second half and both saw red.

Diomansy Kamara opened his Fulham account in a 1-0 win at Dagenham and Redbridge.

The Senegal striker fired the Cottagers ahead shortly before half-time, collecting the ball to the right of goal and flashing a fierce drive into the net.

Championship side Burnley won 5-2 at Wrexham with Andy Gray on target twice and Jay Rodriguez scoring on his debut.

Leicester, who are hopeful of signing former England striker Robbie Fowler, won 3-1 at Hinckley in front of more than 3,000 fans.

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