Millwall claimed a 1-0 victory over Anderlecht in a Club Friendlies fixture on Friday evening. The result came after a measured performance from the hosts, who found their breakthrough in the second half. Anderlecht, travelling from Belgium, failed to convert their chances into a positive outcome.
J. Cooper broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, his effort proving decisive in what had been a tight contest up to that point. T. Crama came on at the interval for Anderlecht, a change that did not shift the momentum in their favour. The visitors had their chances, but Millwall's defence held firm when it mattered.
There were two yellow cards in the match, one at 23 minutes and another at 84. Neither disrupted the flow significantly, and by then the strategic battle had moved to midfield control rather than disciplinary issues.
Millwall registered 115 attacks compared to Anderlecht's 82, while possession sat at 54 per cent for the home side. The hosts also earned seven corners against four for their opponents. It was not a dominant display in terms of territory, but efficiency over volume decided the fixture.
For Millwall, this follows a mixed run of friendlies, including draws with Bromli and Anderlecht's recent 3-0 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus. The result puts them in a better position ahead of their season campaign, even if the margin was narrow.