Respectfully disagree. If you didn't know he was SG1, you'd think he was in with the usual SG2 (Edited insult not necessary or welcome)
Was disappointed by the inconsistency in his decisions that seemed to go one way and not the other. And as you say 'let the players decide the outcome' far too often, especially by missing cautions for cynical or late fouls in the second half.
First half, a case for a penalty not given. Ramsey puts in a clumsy tackle and catches Laurent, getting none of the ball - seen penalties given for far less. Also, Pawson seemed unsure on when to actually stop play to allow treatment for head injuries. This happened on multiple occasions, including the Boro goal.
Boro's best chance of the second half fell to Paddy McNair who blazed over from an offside position that saw no flag.