Chuba Akpom‘s heartbreak was palpable as Middlesbrough fell short of their Premier League promotion dreams in a devastating defeat against Coventry, Soccernet.ng reports.
Despite his outstanding contributions throughout the season with 28 goals, Akpom’s exertions on Wednesday night were not enough to secure victory in the crucial playoff semi-final clash.
The encounter at the Riverside Stadium ended in a disappointing 0-1 loss for Middlesbrough, with Gustavo Hamer’s second-half strike sealing Coventry’s ticket to the playoff final.
As the final whistle blew, Akpom’s…
