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But the on-pitch action was overshadowed by an extraordinary off-pitch controversy, with Boro boss Kim Hellberg accusing Southampton of cheating after a member of their staff allegedly spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of the match.\n\nMiddlesbrough dominated the opening 45 minutes, registering 17 shots with four on target. The best chances fell to Tommy Conway, who saw his effort blocked on the line by James Bree and later rattled the far post from a tight angle. Boro's expected goals (xG) stood at 1.39, while Southampton's was zero at half-time. Sky Sports pundit Jobi McAnuff described the first half as 'as one-sided as you'll see between two top-end teams.'\n\nDespite their dominance, Boro failed to find the breakthrough. Southampton grew into the game after the break and created a few half-chances late on, but neither side could break the deadlock. The result is the second goalless first leg in this season's play-offs, mirroring the other semi-final between Millwall and Hull City.\n\nThe spying allegations, dubbed 'SpyGate 2', dominated pre-match build-up. Hellberg, visibly irate in his pre-match interview, told Sky Sports: 'We have done what we should have done before this type of game. We've watched every Southampton game there is, trying to find solutions to beat them – how they press, how they build up. Putting every hour towards getting the advantage to win, in the right way.' However, after the match, Hellberg was more direct, accusing Southampton of cheating in his post-match press conference.\n\nSouthampton manager Tonda Eckert refused to engage with the controversy. When asked repeatedly about 'SpyGate 2', Eckert walked out of his press conference, further fueling the narrative. The EFL has charged Southampton with a breach of regulations, confirming that the matter is now under investigation.\n\nFor Middlesbrough, the goalless draw leaves them with everything to play for in the second leg. Despite not scoring, their first-half performance was a statement of intent – intense, energetic, and creative. Hellberg praised his side: 'We were outstanding in the first half against a very good football team. That is one of the best halves I've seen since I've been here.'\n\nSouthampton, meanwhile, will be relieved to have kept a clean sheet away from home. They know that a score draw or a win at St Mary's will send them to Wembley. But the spying controversy has added an extra layer of tension to the tie, reminiscent of similar incidents in English football history.\n\nThe second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 8pm, live on Sky Sports Football. Both teams will be aware that the play-off final at Wembley is just one step away, but first they must navigate a fiercely contested second leg under the shadow of off-field drama.\n\nThe tactical battle will be fascinating. Boro will need to convert their dominance into goals, while Southampton will look to exploit home advantage and any lingering distractions. The outcome will define the season for either club, with promotion to the Premier League at stake.\n\nAs the football world watches, the focus shifts to St Mary's. Will the spying allegations spur Boro on or unsettle them? Can Southampton put the controversy behind them and advance? All questions will be answered on Tuesday night.\n\nBased on reporting from SkySports | News.","news","Middlesbrough and Southampton drew 0-0 in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg, overshadowed by 'SpyGate 2' spying allegations. 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