This is a forum, where you discuss things.
More than one thing in this situation can be true, and one doesn’t detract from the other.
1) we cheated, systemically
2) we’re fucking stupid
3) we handled the fallout horrifically
4) we potentially walked into a perfectly laid trap (of our own doing)
5) Boro played a blinder giving themselves a guaranteed route to Wembley win or lose.