Millwall Secures Dominant 3-0 Victory Over West Bromwich Albion
Femi Azeez's stunning second-half goal propelled Millwall to a commanding 3-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion at The Den.
Lions captain Jake Cooper opened the scoring, giving the home side a lead at halftime as Alex Neil's team struggled to find their rhythm from the outset.
Zak Sturge capped off an impressive performance with a goal 18 minutes from the end of the match.
This victory elevates Millwall to eighth place in the Championship table, putting them on equal points with the Baggies.
Millwall began the match with determination, coming close early on when Billy Mitchell's shot was blocked following a cross from Azeez, signaling a warning for the visitors.
Cooper forced a save from Josh Griffiths from close range just before he found the net to give Millwall the lead. Azeez's cross was nearly intercepted by Will Smallbone, but Cooper was on hand to finish the move.
As halftime approached, Callum Styles delivered a dangerous cross that evaded all players in the area, allowing West Brom to gain a slight foothold. However, Josh Coburn's physical presence in attack helped Millwall relieve some pressure.
The former Middlesbrough striker nearly scored just before the break, with Cooper again causing problems in the West Brom defense.
West Brom improved slightly after the interval, registering their first effort of the second half when Nat Phillips shot wide from the edge of the box.
However, Millwall quickly doubled their lead. Mitchell found Azeez on the right, who cut inside and unleashed a spectacular shot into the top corner, leaving Griffiths with no chance.
Sturge then made a powerful run down the left after receiving a pass from Thierno Ballo, finishing emphatically to secure the win for Millwall, who bounced back from a heavy defeat to Coventry City earlier in the week.
For West Brom, it was a frustrating afternoon, marking their third loss in the last five matches.