![]() Much like the opening stages, Fleetwood continued to look impressive on the counter attack, with Amari’i Bell’s cross just a slight touch away from doubling lead. Former Town striker David Ball’s curling effort on the edge of the box was well saved by Cairns. Rotherham grew in confidence, causing Rosler’s men problems defensively, but the Millers were reduced to try long-range efforts. Will Vaulks was the first to test the reflexes of Cairns, who parried his 25 yard effort. ![]() The second half began with the same ferocity as the first with both sides competing end-to-end. The final action of the half was again a Town chance, as Bobby Grant flicked a neat ball just over the bar. From the rebound, the ball fell to Kyle Dempsey who tested the palms of O’Donnell. As Cian Bolger flicked a header from Alex Cairn’s goal kick goal-wards, Hiwula took down the ball neatly and struck the post. However, further great chances did come and Town could have extended their lead as Town peppered the Yorkshire side’s goal. Chances were few and far between as the game began to even out and there was little to suggest there was to be a second goal in the half. The hectic opening twenty minutes calmed after the goal, but the contest remained an end-to-end one. ![]() After receiving the ball on the right, Bobby Grant played a low cross into the area and McAleny neatly struck the ball past O’Donnell. McAleny’s impact on the game was clear, and it was the new man who gave Town the lead. The offside flag was to deny the opening goal again, this time for the away side, as Lee Frecklington received the ball from a corner and his low drive from outside the area looked to have take a deflection and was duly ruled out. The hosts gave the visitors a scare minutes later as Jordy Hiwula broke through the defence and slotted past Rotherham keeper Richard O’Donnell, only to be denied a debut goal by the offside flag. ![]() After a smart break away move, McAleny fired just over from 30 yards. League newcomers United were quick out the blocks at Highbury and applied early pressure to the Cod Army back line, but it was to be Town who would create the first clear cut chance. ![]()
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