Plymouth Argyle 0 – Rotherham 1: The Millers get valuable away win at Home Park
Rotherham United eased past Plymouth Argyle in a 1-0 victory on Saturday at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle were looking forward to meeting again after losing their last game 2-0 to Cambridge Utd. Rotherham were able to continue their winning streak after a 2-0 win against Morecambe FC in their last match. As the table looks today, Plymouth Argyle and Rotherham currently occupy 7th and 1st spots in the league, with 56 points and 75 points respectively after 36 matches.
After an un-eventful first half, The Millers continued to pile on the pressure in the second and were rewarded, with Michael Smith finding the net, 63 minutes in. The final result, Plymouth Argyle 0, Rotherham 1.
Both teams used all available substitutes. For Plymouth Argyle, Niall Ennis, Ryan Broom and Luke Jephcott, came on for Jordan Garrick, Panutche Camara and Jordan Houghton, Rotherham replaced Hakeem Odofin, Jordi Osei-Tutu and Angus MacDonald with Daniel Barlaser, Shane Ferguson and Joe Mattock.
There were bookings for Panutche Camara and Joe Edwards from Plymouth Argyle. For Rotherham, Daniel Barlaser and Oliver Rathbone saw yellow.
Plymouth Argyle next face Morecambe FC and Rotherham are at home to Milton Keynes Dons.
| Technical card: | |
|---|---|
| Plymouth Argyle: | Panutche Camara (Ryan Broom, min.72), Joe Edwards, Jordan Garrick (Niall Ennis, min.59) and Jordan Houghton (Luke Jephcott, min.84) |
| Rotherham United: | Daniel Barlaser (Hakeem Odofin, min.61), Shane Ferguson (Jordi Osei-Tutu, min.61), Michael Smith, Joe Mattock (Angus MacDonald, min.79) and Oliver Rathbone |
| Stadium: | Home Park |
| Goals: | Michael Smith (0-1, min. 63) |
