The Republic of Ireland youth international was lackadaisical in his back pass to Murphy Cooper, which Morgan Whittaker pounced on to give the home side a lead they never really looked like giving up. That said, Boro were limited to few chances themselves by a hard-working Wednesday performance.
The match, the penultimate away day in what has been a long and arduous Owls campaign, will not go down in the annals of history.
Here are our ratings from the Riverside.
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9. Jaden Heskey - 7
Played an interesting role, hovering with intent and seeking to join attacks late. Defensively combative, put himself about and handed out a couple of bruises. Pulled into midfield after the Thornton issue and coped. | UGC
10. Charlie McNeill - 6
Worked hard, harried and did his bit. Not much went for him on a night not much did in an attacking sense. Off after the hour to the thanks of his manager. | UGC
11. Jerry Yates - 6
Big contribution against the ball, hassling from the front. Tried to get into rotations but little came off. Off exhausted towards the end. | UGC
12. Nathaniel Chalobah - 7
Replaced Nakamba after the hour to continue his run of games. Added a bit of something as Wednesday just threatened to turn the tide. | UGC