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Late Own Goal Costs Millwall Victory at Derby
11 Dec
Summary
- Millwall conceded a late own goal, drawing 1-1 with Derby.
- Alex Neil expressed frustration with the unexpected late equalizer.
- Despite the draw, Millwall remains third and unbeaten in four matches.
Millwall's late lead against Derby at Pride Park was snatched away in a frustrating 1-1 draw, due to a late own goal by Jake Cooper in the 88th minute. Manager Alex Neil expressed his disappointment, stating that while his team had better opportunities throughout the match, the equalizer was an unfortunate "freak goal."
The Lions had taken the lead nine minutes from time via an own goal from Derby's Matt Clarke. Despite the setback, Millwall continues to hold a strong position in third place and remains unbeaten in their last four fixtures. Neil acknowledged the challenges posed by managing a squad with several injuries but praised his players' effort and fight.
Derby manager John Eustace hailed his team's character for securing a draw after going behind late in the game, preventing a third consecutive home defeat. He emphasized the group's response to adversity and their commitment, noting that their hard work in training was evident in their determined performance during the final ten minutes.
