Millwall bounced back from two consecutive Championship defeats with a huge win against league-leaders Leicester City at The Den on Tuesday night to boost survival hopes.
Millwall confidence was boosted within seconds as the home side won a free-kick from kick-off. The set play was whipped in by George Honeyman and found Ryan Longman's head, with the shot easy for Mads Hermansen to save.
Despite early excitement, Neil Harris' side opted for a wise approach as they stood off the league leaders, absorbing Foxes pressure as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall tried to conduct the visitors' way through a disciplined formation.
The promotion-chasers managed little to show for their dominance in possession before the break with Millwall arguably looking more dangerous thanks to Michael Obafemi's pace on the break.
The Lions lost the lively Honeyman to injury shortly after the resumption with Romain Esse coming off the bench. Still tough to break down, Millwall soon took their moment on the break through Longman who cut in from the wing and blasted a spectacular goal into the far corner from the edge of the box.
Harris' men were assured after taking the lead, seeing out the game thanks to a goal line Billy Mitchell clearance. Here's how the Millwall players rated in the vital win.
1. Matija Sarkic - 8
Had to be alert all night with Leicester shots coming at intervals despite the visitors dominating possession.
2. Dan McNamara - 7
Resolute performance from the full-back.
3. Jake Cooper - 9
Didn't put a foot wrong tonight. A physical and dominant showing at the back. He had a good headed chance in the Leicester box before half time, a stronger finish would have topped off a good showing.
4. Japhet Tanganga - 8
Looked comfortable against an often-feared Leicester attack.