Middlesbrough, who was driven far away from the penalty area by the Forest team's defense, was able only to attempt to breach the Forest team's goal with long-range strikes, which might have been the best way to break the intensive defense. However, their team lacked a player with excellent long-shot ability. Sometimes, the shots might make the Forest fans break out in a cold sweat, but they did not threaten the security of the Forest team goal.
Tang En remained unmoved. He felt that his team's current tactics were very good, and could restrain Middlesbrough's attacks. As long as McClaren did not make a move, he had no need to adjust his original intentions.
