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Summary

Southampton defeated Middlesbrough to advance to the EFL Championship play-off final

Southampton was charged with spying before the first leg and a player was accused of using discriminatory language

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Southampton will play Hull City in the play-off final on May 23

Riley McGree's goal was not enough for Middlesbrough as Southampton advanced

Southampton rallied for a 2-1 victory in the second leg at St Mary's

The decisive goal was scored by Shea Charles in extra time

The games were played under a cloud due to accusations of unauthorized filming

The EFL requested an independent disciplinary commission to undertake a hearing

The play-off final is the richest one-off game in world soccer with a potential windfall of at least 200 million pounds

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn after the full-time whistle

Tensions between Southampton and Middlesbrough boiled over at the end of the first half

The coaches got in each other's faces on the touchline while being spoken to by the referee

After the first leg, Hellberg said he couldn't believe his eyes or ears when he heard about the spying allegations

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McGree stunned the home crowd with a side-footed shot low into the corner

Ross Stewart missed a good chance to equalize seven minutes later

A header by Stewart just before the break leveled the score

Ayling accused Harwood-Bellis of using discriminatory language

Southampton is seeking an immediate return to the Premier League

Hull was last in the Premier League in 2017

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