Boro went 2-0 down on the night and, not surprisingly, they drifted out to 20/1 to win the game, but that did not deter some Hatters Bet customers (perhaps remembering Boro's comeback in the previous round) from diving in and taking the generous odds. Even at 2-1 down, the Teesiders were available at 11/2, and could still be backed at 7/4 to win the game when they were level at 2-2!

The game went down in football folklore, and this Wednesday's final (kick off 7.45, live on ITV1) will do well to match that game for pure excitement. Still, it goes to show that the rewards are there for those of you who choose this exciting form of betting, and the Hatters Bet Live In-Play Console should always be your first port of call once the game kicks off - up to 14 dynamic markets available!

For the final, Boro are 2/1 to win in 90 minutes (11/10 to win outright) and, if you fancy another Boro-style comeback, they're 33/1 to be down at half time and winning after 90 minutes. In the semi-final, Massimo Maccarone was again Middlesbrough's UEFA Cup hero as his late goal earned his side a 4-3 win on aggregate, and he's 8/1 to score last in the final (same odds to score first). Visit Hatters Bet for full match odds.

Boro boss Steve McClaren has been making the headlines this week (for all the right reasons!) and, if you fancy a speculative punt, he's 4/1 at Hatters Bet to lead England to glory at Euro 2008 (10/1 to win the 2010 World Cup!) If you can't wait that long, England's World Cup chances may have taken a knock recently, but they're still rated 13/2 shots to lift the trophy behind favourites Brazil at 3/1.

Nearer to home, Chester's three-day meeting (which starts Wednesday) is always a spectacle and a source of free bets here at Hatters Bet. Back a winner at 4/1 or over in any of the live Channel 4 races and get a free bet to the same stake (up to £25) on the next live race. No wonder our customers always come back for more, while new customers can still take advantage of a £100 Free Bet Basket. See our homepage for more details.

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