Player Ratings from Millwall’s win against Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall endured an afternoon of defending, after a Jed Wallace red card witnessed the Lions protect Matt Smith’s first half goal against Sheffield Wednesday.
Here is how the News Shopper rated Millwall’s players:
Bartosz Bialkowski - 7
Did well to get a hand to Liam Palmer’s shoot in the first half, but should count himself a lucky man after Adam Reach missed his 35-yard effort after midfielder spotted the Pole off his line.
Mahlon Romeo – 7
Failed to stop Kadeem Harris’ inevitable cut onto his right foot, albeit the fullback completed some vital inceptions.
Jake Cooper – 6
His continuous long-balls fell short of their destination, and his attempt to replicate a Harry Maguire-type run from defence ended with him on his backside. Defended well in the second half.
Alex Pearce – 8
Mopped up the majority of crosses that entered the Lions area and commanded the back-line in times of need. What would they do without his leadership?
Murray Wallace – 7
All of Wednesday’s diagonal balls were met by his head, but the converted full-back struggled to deal with Jacob Murphy’s pace.
Jed Wallace – 7
Caused Wednesday problems down the flank, and looked his usual self before he was questionably sent off for a tackle on Kieron Lee.
Ben Thompson – 7
Weaved in and out of Wednesday’s midfield and provided a number of key passes in the final third.
Shaun Williams – 7
Provided cover for his defenders when they ventured forward, sat deep and absorbed Sheffield Wednesday’s pressure.
Connor Mahoney – 7
A quiet afternoon for the winger in terms of his own standard but another game, another assist.
Matt Smith – 8
Scored the opening goal and became the first Millwall striker to score in consecutive games since last December. Became isolated in the second-half and was replaced by Bradshaw early on.
Aiden O’Brien – 7
Deployed as a striker in the first half and despite being in the right areas nothing fell his way. Became a winger in the second-half and pulled off some impressive defensive work to help out the full-backs.
Subs:
Tom Bradshaw – 6
Did what was asked of him, which was to hold up the ball and allow his teammates to make their way up the pitch.
Ryan Leonard – 6
Tackles are this man’s forte, allowing him to make the desired impact his manager would have wanted.
Shane Ferguson – N/A
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