Millwall’s FA Cup victory sees them advance to face Leeds, with a standout academy player scoring his first goal
London: Millwall showed their strength by beating Dagenham and Redbridge 3-0, securing a spot in the FA Cup fourth round against Leeds United.
Mihailo Ivanovic kicked things off with a unique header, and then Casper De Norre and debutant Ra’ees Bangura-Williams sealed the deal with second-half goals.
It’s been a tough season for Millwall in terms of scoring, so netting five goals in the last two matches is a big boost.
Alex Neil, the manager, knows Dagenham is a lower league team, but those goals will definitely lift the players’ spirits, especially the ones who scored.
Neil has to keep the momentum going in the Championship, and while tougher challenges are ahead, it’s great to see the team finding the net again.
Before the match, everyone was buzzing about Romain Esse. There’s been talk of Crystal Palace wanting him, and Neil confirmed he wasn’t in the squad because of that potential move.
Fans knew this was coming, and it’s been a joy to watch Esse play this season. It seems like he might be off to Palace soon, which could bring in a record fee for Millwall.
On a positive note, Alex Neil got his first win, and it was great to see Jake Cooper and Billy Mitchell back on the pitch.
Cooper has been missed, and he played a key role in the opener. Mitchell also shone in midfield, helping the team keep the ball moving.
With both players fit, it’s a big plus for Neil, even though he was missing a few others due to injuries.
Ra’ees Bangura-Williams made his debut and celebrated with a fantastic goal, showing off some slick moves. It’s a promising start for him, especially with Esse likely leaving.
He wasn’t alone, as 17-year-old Sheldon Kendall also got some time on the field. It’ll be exciting to see if they can follow in Esse’s footsteps.
