Oxford United netted a stoppage-time equaliser to take a vital point at home against high-flying Millwall.
The U’s came from behind twice against the Lions at a wet and windy Grenoble Road.
Here are three talking points from the game.
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Ended Both Halves Stronger
Oxford started both halves slowly but will be pleased with how they ended both 45’s.
The U’s fell behind in poor fashion just 11 minutes in the game, but rode the pressure and eventually took a foothold in the game, before scoring right on the stroke of half-time.
But they came out to the second-half and once again began slowly and, as a result, fell behind for a second time.
But like the first 45, Gary Rowett’s side regrouped and started to look the likelier side to score, and they found the equaliser five minutes into stoppage time.
Wonder Strikes
And what a goal it was! In fact, both were strikes of real beauty from Oxford.
First, Stan Mills squared the ball to skipper Cameron Brannagan who struck the ball first time with power and whip right into the top corner.
Then, second-half substitute Przemyslaw Placheta came to the rescue in stoppage time. Again, the U’s recycled the ball, Siriki Dembele squared it and the Pole struck first time into the bottom corner past former Oxford goalkeeper, Max Crocombe.
It was reassuring that the U’s were able to score twice from open play but it was the case again that both were wonder strikes.
Sloppy Defending
However, at the other end, it wasn’t a great display from the team as a defensive unit.
Millwall’s first goal came from a long throw but the ball was allowed to bounce in the box before the Lions midfielder had a free header.
The second goal was also poor from a defensive standpoint with Millwall easily allowed to take a shot on goal, and while Jamie Cumming did save the attempt, he only parried it into the path of the Lions player.
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