However after that City had their number, and were able to deal with the Teeside club's attacks.
But at the other end star pairing Ugo Ehiogu and Gareth Southgate were a tough barrier for City's attackers to get through, and despite some good moves goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was never really threatened.
City line-up (4-3-3): Glennon; Edwards, Anderson, Strong, Smith; Green (Williams), Ashbee, Appleby (Greaves); Dudfield (Bradshaw), Alexander (Peat), Elliott.
Un-used subs: Musselwhite, Whittle, Price, Philpott.