Rotherham United vs Blackpool; Sky Bet League One
Rotherham United vs Blackpool. Sky Bet League One.
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Rotherham United 2
- H Odofin (26th minute)
- J Rafferty (90th minute)
Blackpool 1
- S Carey (82nd minute pen)
- J Beesley (sent off 89th minute)
Rotherham 2-1 Blackpool
Saturday 5 April 2025 18:09, UK
Revitalised Rotherham dealt a blow to Blackpool's play-off hopes by netting a late winner in a 2-1 victory at New York Stadium.
Joe Rafferty's 90th-minute goal handed Matt Hamshaw a second victory in charge of the Millers following Steve Evans' dismissal.
Rotherham took a 26th-minute lead with skipper Hakeem Odoffin slamming in after Mallik Wilks had been denied at close-range by goalkeeper Harry Tyrer.
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Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce made a treble change at the break and one of them, Jake Beesley, had a good chance to level but he lashed wide on the half-volley.
Cameron Dawson was then called into action by Sonny Carey's effort from the edge of the box and Sammy Silvera's dangerous cross evaded everyone.
Blackpool levelled with an 81st-minute penalty after James Husband was caught by Liam Kelly and Carey stepped up to beat Dawson.
Two incidents in the space of a minute changed the game.
Beesley picked up a second booking and moments later Rafferty was on hand at the back post to snatch the points for the home side.