MILLWALL carry on their winning run by beating Queens Park Rangers, who were laying in third, 2-0 at The Den.

A London derby always has an electrifying atmosphere where both teams are fired up and ready to commence battle.  This was no exception.

The hosts might have been 1-0 up within minutes, but Danny McNamara squandered an effort from close range as the ball flew over the bar.

Millwall were unlucky again when Billy Mitchell, in attacking midfield, lofted a ball towards the left.  It fell to Jed Wallace although his chance was guided wide by the visitor’s goalkeeper David Marshall.

News Shopper: Millwall manager Gary Rowett during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London.Millwall manager Gary Rowett during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London.

Marshall was alert again towards the end of the first half when Millwall were awarded a corner.  Jake Cooper got his head to it yards from goal however Marshall tipped it beyond the bar.

In the 48th minute, Jed Wallace sent in a high ball to Scott Malone waiting on the left.

His one touch found Mason Bennett in the centre and evading his marker he poked it into the back of the net to spark celebrations and send Millwall ahead.

The second goal was the result of a stroke of genius when Jed Wallace received the ball in midfield. 

His back heel found his compatriot Tyler Burey on the left charging towards the goal.  His strike was too fierce for Queens Park Rangers to contend with.  Wallace was inspirational throughout and was involved in both the goals.

News Shopper: Millwall's Mason Bennett (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London.Millwall's Mason Bennett (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London.

It was evidently clear that QPR were no threat whatsoever. Praise should be given to Millwall.

They defended well and communicated frequently, supporting one another when required to ignite glory.

Millwall manager Gary Rowett expressed afterwards that: “To back up the good performance against Cardiff, I thought that was a much more complete performance tonight.”

“When we went, we went in numbers and we had a real hunger and intensity about us.  I thought we made it a very, very difficult evening for QPR.  We barely gave them a chance to cause us any problems.” 

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