The reserves lost 3-0 to a strong Middlesbrough second string at the Riverside Stadium this afternoon in their latest totesport.com League fixture.

Boro took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark when Marvin Emnes side-footed past Paul Musselwhite with Lenny John-Lewis coming within inches of levelling matters shortly afterwards.

John-Lewis came close twice more before Boro doubled their advantage nine minutes into the second half through Andrew Taylor and after the experienced duo of Stefan Oakes and Richard Butcher almost got City back into the game, a Mark Yeates effort wrapped things up for the home side.

City res: Paul Musselwhite, Luca Coleman-Carr, Khano Smith, Danny Hone, Joe Heath, Scott Kerr, Richard Butcher, Stefan Oakes, Lenell John-Lewis, Andy Hutchinson (Nathan Adams 58), Sam Clucas. Subs (not used): Ryan Limb, Kieran Heap, Connor Fitzpatrick, Jack Thomas

Boro res: Steele, McMahon, Riggott, Smallwood, Bennett, Yeates, Walker (Saiko 63), Porritt (Corker 75), Franks, Emnes (Martin 66). Sub (not used): Smith.

Attendance: 132