14-01-2018, 15:17
Millwall 1 (O'Brien) Preston North End 1
Millwall: Archer, Romeo, Hutchinson, Cooper, Meredith, Wallace (Onyedinma 88), Tunnicliffe, Saville, O'Brien, Morison, Gregory (Williams 88). Subs (not used): McLaughlin, Craig, Thompson, Elliott, Martin.
PNE: Maxwell, Browne, Clarke, Davies, Cunningham, Pearson (Johnson 78), Gallagher, Bodin (Barkhuizen 46), Harrop (Horgan 70), Robinson, Hugill. Subs (not used): Boyle, Welsh, O'Connor, Rudd.
Referee: Jeremy Simpson (Carnforth) Attendance: 11,751 (1,483 PNE)
A hard earned point for the Whites at the New Den in what in truth was not a game for the purist. North End backed by a staggeringly amazing support of 1500 found out what other clubs have found out there are no freebies when you play Millwall at their gaff.
First half we played some decent football only troubled the keeper once when a Robinson shot was only parried by Archer sadly no one was following up. The Lions were having some joy down the left flank and in the early stages a couple of excellent defensive blocks by skipper Clarke kept the scores level.
Liked teh look of Gregory leading the home sides attack always seemed to be first to the ball and linked up well with Morison and caused us some problems. The home side took the lead just before half time again down the left it came as North End switched off, ball came in slight touch by Gregory and O'Brien got in front of the defender to fire home.
Second half after the initial burst from Millwall we dominated the ball although the build up was so slow and ponderous that the home side just sat back and easily contained us. Millwall had a goal disallowed after Gregory was adjudged offside but in no problems they defended in depth and their attacks were mainly aim at Morison and let Gregory get the flick on. North End made changes and the last one made the difference Johnson when he got the ball found the wide players and we looked maore dangerous and sure enough from Cunningham's cross Robinson chested the ball home.
Could have won in the end only a great block denied Horgan but will take a point and are now only two points from the play offs.
Anybody going to the Den best way to get there is the train, that way you miss the joys of crawling through South London traffic. Decent ground though although seems to have been built in the where access is limited, as for the away end intimate is the phrase.
Milwall boss Neil Harris said:
"When you're 1-0 up at home at half-time, it's disappointing not to get three points.
"But they're a good side, a competitive side, an aggressive side in the way they press and the way they play. They're a team that'll be in the top six come end of the season.
"But I thought there were two very fine calls today. Both should have gone our favour. Ben Pearson should have been sent-off because it was identical to Jake Cooper's second yellow card at Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the season, so I don't understand that one.
"Secondly, Lee Gregory goes through one-on-one and was clearly three yards onside. I've watched it through two different angles and he was clearly onside. Two fine margin decisions at 1-0 that could have affected the outcome of the game."
Preston manager Alex Neil said:
"I think it's harsh to say Ben Pearson should have seen a red card. I thought the first booking was really disappointing and he didn't really deserve it, and I think Ben's frustration was the same as mine.
"Within a game, there are a lot of 50-50 decisions and you're hoping they're going to get spotted evenly. I feel we didn't get our fair share.
"There was one incident where the ball was on the sideline and the linesman said it was out. I was right next to it and it was nowhere near out. You get them from time to time but he certainly did not deserve a red card. I don't think there were any dirty tackles in the game whatsoever."
Millwall: Archer, Romeo, Hutchinson, Cooper, Meredith, Wallace (Onyedinma 88), Tunnicliffe, Saville, O'Brien, Morison, Gregory (Williams 88). Subs (not used): McLaughlin, Craig, Thompson, Elliott, Martin.
PNE: Maxwell, Browne, Clarke, Davies, Cunningham, Pearson (Johnson 78), Gallagher, Bodin (Barkhuizen 46), Harrop (Horgan 70), Robinson, Hugill. Subs (not used): Boyle, Welsh, O'Connor, Rudd.
Referee: Jeremy Simpson (Carnforth) Attendance: 11,751 (1,483 PNE)
A hard earned point for the Whites at the New Den in what in truth was not a game for the purist. North End backed by a staggeringly amazing support of 1500 found out what other clubs have found out there are no freebies when you play Millwall at their gaff.
First half we played some decent football only troubled the keeper once when a Robinson shot was only parried by Archer sadly no one was following up. The Lions were having some joy down the left flank and in the early stages a couple of excellent defensive blocks by skipper Clarke kept the scores level.
Liked teh look of Gregory leading the home sides attack always seemed to be first to the ball and linked up well with Morison and caused us some problems. The home side took the lead just before half time again down the left it came as North End switched off, ball came in slight touch by Gregory and O'Brien got in front of the defender to fire home.
Second half after the initial burst from Millwall we dominated the ball although the build up was so slow and ponderous that the home side just sat back and easily contained us. Millwall had a goal disallowed after Gregory was adjudged offside but in no problems they defended in depth and their attacks were mainly aim at Morison and let Gregory get the flick on. North End made changes and the last one made the difference Johnson when he got the ball found the wide players and we looked maore dangerous and sure enough from Cunningham's cross Robinson chested the ball home.
Could have won in the end only a great block denied Horgan but will take a point and are now only two points from the play offs.
Anybody going to the Den best way to get there is the train, that way you miss the joys of crawling through South London traffic. Decent ground though although seems to have been built in the where access is limited, as for the away end intimate is the phrase.
Milwall boss Neil Harris said:
"When you're 1-0 up at home at half-time, it's disappointing not to get three points.
"But they're a good side, a competitive side, an aggressive side in the way they press and the way they play. They're a team that'll be in the top six come end of the season.
"But I thought there were two very fine calls today. Both should have gone our favour. Ben Pearson should have been sent-off because it was identical to Jake Cooper's second yellow card at Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the season, so I don't understand that one.
"Secondly, Lee Gregory goes through one-on-one and was clearly three yards onside. I've watched it through two different angles and he was clearly onside. Two fine margin decisions at 1-0 that could have affected the outcome of the game."
Preston manager Alex Neil said:
"I think it's harsh to say Ben Pearson should have seen a red card. I thought the first booking was really disappointing and he didn't really deserve it, and I think Ben's frustration was the same as mine.
"Within a game, there are a lot of 50-50 decisions and you're hoping they're going to get spotted evenly. I feel we didn't get our fair share.
"There was one incident where the ball was on the sideline and the linesman said it was out. I was right next to it and it was nowhere near out. You get them from time to time but he certainly did not deserve a red card. I don't think there were any dirty tackles in the game whatsoever."
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