Ratings - how Rotherham United players fared against Brentford
Blackman: Protected well enough in the first half and was maybe expecting to be busier. Standard. Denied Forss, but had little chance with his crisp low finish to open the scoring. 6
Harding: Worked his socks off and kept his discipline well before being given a bit more to think about on the resumption. 6
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Hide AdWood:, Organised his backline well on his return to the side. One vital block to prevent a goal for Toney, but moments later, the Bees scored. 6
A MacDonald: Read play impressively and was composed and calm. 7
Olosunde: Had to keep an eye on the runs on Henry, which were dangerous and surged forward when the chance arose. Emptied the tank along with several others. 7
Lindsay: Superb at the weekend and went close to a breakthrough for the Millers with his deflected shot flying just off target. Another terrier-like performance. 7
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Hide AdWiles: Handed a creative brief and licence in midfield with Barlaser on the bench. Some nice moments of craft, although not everything came off. 6
Crooks: Booked after taking one for the team and bringing down Forss in full-flight. Went as close to anyone to a first-half opener. 6
Mattock: Stuck to his guns and kept Mbeumo quiet and offered threat with his set-pieces. On the back foot in second half. 6
Ladapo: Intense work-rate and his confidence has clearly been bolstered by his goal run. But could not find a way through. 6
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Hide AdSmith: Non-stop work-rate against one of the division's top central defensive pairings in Pinnock and Jansson. But faded on the restart. 6
Substitutes: Miller (Mattock 71), 5; Jozefzoon (Olosunde 71), 6; Hirst (Ladapo 80), 6; Vassell (Lindsay 80), 6.
Not used: Johansson, Jones, A Thompson, Clarke, Barlaser.
Brentford: Raya; Fosu, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Dasilva (Marcondes 78); Mbeumo (Canos 74), Toney (Pressley 87), Forss (Ghoddos 87). Substitutes unused: Daniels, D Thompson, Sorensen, Hammar, Stevens.
Referee: T Robinson (West Sussex).
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