Swansea City faced a disappointing defeat against Millwall as Casper de Norre scored a late goal in the 90th minute. Throughout the game, Swansea seemed in control and more likely to secure a win. However, their goal drought of over 500 minutes continued as Millwall’s goalkeeper Lukas Jensen denied multiple attempts from Zan Vipotnik, Josh Key, and Joe Allen.
Despite Swansea’s dominance, Millwall managed to capitalize on their first and only chance of the game. In the final moments, Femi Azeez made a crucial counterattack, providing a low cross that De Norre converted into a goal from close range. This late winner shattered Swansea’s hopes of ending their goalless streak and securing a victory.
Swansea’s manager, Luke Williams, will surely be disappointed with the result, especially after dominating the game for long periods. The team’s inability to score in five consecutive Championship matches, their longest drought since 1996, adds to their frustration. This defeat marks Swansea’s sixth consecutive league match without a win, while Millwall extends their unbeaten streak to four games.
Following this victory, Millwall climbs to 10th place in the table, while Swansea drops to 17th. The last time Millwall won an away league game was during their previous encounter with Swansea, where De Norre also scored the winning goal. Despite Swansea’s improved defensive performance this season, De Norre’s late strike proved to be the game-changer.
Before halftime, the only significant scoring opportunity came when Ben Cabango intercepted a Millwall pass and set up Vipotnik for a shot. However, Jensen’s save denied Swansea an early lead. Despite their strong start, Swansea couldn’t maintain their momentum, ultimately succumbing to Millwall’s late goal.
This defeat serves as a wake-up call for Swansea, highlighting the importance of converting opportunities into goals. As they continue to strive for their first league victory of the season, Swansea will need to address their scoring woes to avoid slipping further down the table. On the other hand, Millwall’s resilience and ability to capitalize on limited chances showcase their determination to climb the Championship standings.
