Blackburn Stuns Millwall with Late Comeback to Boost Survival Hopes

Blackburn Rovers staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Millwall 2-1, boosting their chances of survival in the Sky Bet Championship. The visitors trailed for much of the match after Luke Cundle's spectacular opener, but a red card for Millwall defender Zak Sturge in the 59th minute changed the course of the game. Substitute Mathias Jorgensen scored twice in the final 10 minutes, first equalizing in the 80th minute and then netting the winner five minutes later. The victory moved Blackburn three points clear of the relegation zone, while Millwall's promotion push was dealt a significant blow. The home side had been presented with an opportunity to move into the automatic promotion places following Middlesbrough's draw against Bristol City earlier in the day, but they were unable to capitalize on it. Millwall manager Alex Neil disputed the decision to send off Sturge, arguing that it was not a clear goalscoring opportunity. In contrast, Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill praised his team's reaction to going behind and their ability to match Millwall's physical presence.