Football: Millwall 1 - 0 Middlesbrough
A very important three points for the home side
Camiel Neghli scored his first Millwall goal to ensure his side’s push for a play-off place continued after a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.
The Algerian midfielder pounced in the second half to take his team level on points with Boro.
The away side bossed the first half but Millwall's industry ensured their chances were kept to a minimum as Boro suffered a second consecutive defeat.
In the second half, Millwall came out of the blocks and two substitutes were instrumental in a goal which proved to be a winner. A Femi Azeez cross was cleared as far as Neghli who swept it home for the home side's third win in a week.
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There was certainly a sense coming out of the ground that this could be the year for Millwall to sneak into the play-offs and perhaps, the Premier League. Nobody will want to play them in the semi-finals should they get there.
A fantastic end to the season for Millwall. Can they finish in the top 6?
They were in the bottom half at the end of March but wins over Portsmouth, Sheffield United and now Boro have sent them shooting up to the brink of the top six in ninth and on to 60 points, the same as Boro and seventh-placed West Brom.
Bristol City and Coventry City occupy fifth and sixth place respectively, with the Sky Blues only two points clear of Millwall, although they have a game in hand and a better goal difference.
An interesting stat
This was the Lions' 16th league victory of the season and 11th by a 1-0 scoreline.
It might prove to be this defence that takes them to the play-offs and maybe even, all the way to Wembley.
Millwall reaction
At full-time, the manager Alex Neil spoke with a variety of media outletsband admitted that Middlesbrough outperformed his side in the first half. He expressed disappointment at this sluggish start.
However, he also praised his team's resilience, highlighting their ability to overcome setbacks and maintain momentum by quickly finding solutions. With three successful play-off campaigns under his belt, he also spoke about his experience in navigating high-pressure situations.
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