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Rotherham United 1 Millwall 0: Raggett header the difference

Sean Raggett's header made the difference as Rotherham United beat Millwall 1-0.

Nicholas McGee
26 August, 2018 19:31 IST

Rotherham United manager Paul Warne   -  Getty Images

Nicholas McGee
26 August, 2018 19:31 IST

Rotherham United claimed a second win of the Championship season, thanks to Sean Raggett's first-half goal against Millwall. 

Raggett broke the deadlock at the New York Stadium in the 20th minute of Sunday's contest, heading into the bottom-left corner from Will Vaulks' right-wing cross.

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Paul Warne's men spurned multiple chances to extend their lead in a first half they had the better of, but their profligacy was not punished.

Indeed, the Millers was able to survive some late pressure from Millwall, which it leapfrog in the table to move up to 15th.

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