text: Ramirez blocked a shot and picked up the loose ball in his own half before he ended a storming run into the Bournemouth penalty area by cutting inside Andrew Surman and side-footing home.
  Stewart Downing added Middlesbrough's second from close range after Alvaro Negredo nodded Adam Traore's cross to the far post.
  Bournemouth had almost taken the lead earlier on when Josh King chested down a Jack Wilshere pass and had a volley tipped on to the crossbar by impressive keeper Victor Valdes.
  The Cherries were reduced to 10 men after 79 minutes when Surman went off injured, manager Eddie Howe having made his three substitutions.
  There is plenty to admire about Middlesbrough's play in terms of effort, commitment and attitude but, prior to this match, they had struggled in front of goal with only seven goals in nine top-flight matches.
  However, they scored two in a game for the first time since their only other league win this season, which came against Sunderland on 21 August.
  Ramirez and Downing each scored for the first time this term, while the lively Adama Traore, who was denied a first-half penalty, was a constant threat with his pace and powerful running.
  The main drawback for Boro from their first home win of the campaign will be the form of striker Negredo, who has not scored since the opening day of the season.
  The Spaniard cannot be faulted for his work-rate but, when through on goal in the second half, he struck a tame shot which was easily saved.
  "We deserved it and we were more clinical," said Downing. "We've played well in a lot of games so far this season but have lost or drawn. That was a big win and will give us a lot of confidence."
  Bournemouth, now without a win in their past seven away league games, started promisingly as King had a shot cleared off the line by Adam Clayton and then hit the crossbar with a volley.
  However, the visitors failed to match the intensity levels shown in last week's draw with Tottenham.
  Striker Benik Afobe made a difference after his introduction - he was refused a penalty following a Ben Gibson challenge and looped a late header on to the crossbar - but Bournemouth could not prevent a first league defeat in five outings.
  Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: "Our last three games have been really good and we had to show everybody we could compete, especially at home.
  "With this performance and commitment of everybody, I think we are going the right way.
  "The team showed we are really good when we are together. Once again we showed we have a clear plan and we have to keep going."
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  Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "Not a great performance from our perspective. We had our chances. The goals we conceded were really disappointing.
  "It's been a surprise to us we haven't done better away from home. Our away form last season was excellent.
  "For whatever reason we haven't quite got that momentum yet, and we have to build it quite quickly."
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  Bournemouth host Sunderland and Middlesbrough are at Manchester City, with both games on Saturday, 5 November at 15:00 GMT.
  Delay in match Andrew Surman (Bournemouth) because of an injury.
  Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Clayton.
  Attempt blocked. Adam Smith (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Benik Afobe.
  Substitution, Bournemouth. Dan Gosling replaces Harry Arter.
  Corner,  Bournemouth. Conceded by Víctor Valdés.
  Attempt missed. Harry Arter (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
  Corner,  Bournemouth. Conceded by Stewart Downing.
  Corner,  Bournemouth. Conceded by Stewart Downing.
  Attempt blocked. Andrew Surman (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Wilshere.
  Attempt missed. Harry Arter (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
  Adam Smith (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  Foul by Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough).
  Attempt blocked. Adam Smith (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Charlie Daniels.
  Attempt missed. Álvaro Negredo (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Grant Leadbitter.
  Substitution, Middlesbrough. Grant Leadbitter replaces Gastón Ramírez.
  Attempt saved. Álvaro Negredo (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Forshaw with a through ball.
  Attempt blocked. Harry Arter (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Wilshere.
  Attempt saved. Benik Afobe (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charlie Daniels with a through ball.
  Substitution, Bournemouth. Ryan Fraser replaces Jordon Ibe.
  Substitution, Bournemouth. Benik Afobe replaces Callum Wilson.
  Foul by Callum Wilson (Bournemouth).
  Antonio Barragán (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  Goal!  Middlesbrough 2, Bournemouth 0. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Álvaro Negredo with a headed pass.
  Corner,  Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joshua King.
  Corner,  Middlesbrough. Conceded by Adam Smith.
  Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  Foul by Jack Wilshere (Bournemouth).
  Second Half begins Middlesbrough 1, Bournemouth 0.
  First Half ends, Middlesbrough 1, Bournemouth 0.
  Attempt blocked. Adam Smith (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Simon Francis.
  Attempt missed. Harry Arter (Bournemouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jack Wilshere.
  Goal!  Middlesbrough 1, Bournemouth 0. Gastón Ramírez (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
  Attempt blocked. Adam Smith (Bournemouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  Corner,  Bournemouth. Conceded by Gastón Ramírez.
  Attempt missed. George Friend (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gastón Ramírez.
  Attempt missed. Steve Cook (Bournemouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordon Ibe with a cross following a corner.
  Corner,  Bournemouth. Conceded by Adam Clayton.
  Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  Delay in match Joshua King (Bournemouth) because of an injury.
  Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
target: A brilliant solo goal from Gaston Ramirez helped Middlesbrough to a first win in eight Premier League games as they beat Bournemouth at the Riverside Stadium.