Casper De Norre and Ra'ess Bangura-Williams headed after Mihailo Ivanovic's first half after the break as Championship club Millwall beat fifth-placed Dagenham & Redbridge at The Den in their FA Cup third-round final.
Serbian striker Ivanovic scored his third Millwall goal in the 30th minute in a devastating fashion off the line.
Salmon head. 🐟
Mihailo Ivanović with perhaps the strangest finish we've ever seen. Millwall 1-0 ⚽️#ITV football | #FACup | @MillwallFC pic.twitter.com/F0wZuDCODR
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 13 2025
In the 20th minute, Belgium midfielder De Norre's shot from Joe Bryan was deflected in by Ivanovic, who headed home from close range.
Three days after signing a long-term professional deal with Millwall, 20-year-old midfielder Bangura-Williams celebrated his debut by finishing firmly with a jig to put the result beyond doubt with five minutes of normal time remaining.
De Norre wrapped up a lovely Millwall campaign. ⚽️
For Dagenham and Redbridge it's a long shot now.#ITV football | #FACup | @MillwallFC pic.twitter.com/GRsB5Bv36H
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 13 2025
Millwall vs Dagenham: The Lions
The result was Alex Neil's first win since Scott. He succeeded Neil Harris as Millwall manager. On December 30, the Lions were sent to the fourth round for the first time in four seasons.
Time is short for Bangura-Williams. ⚽️ A goal on debut
Millwall are heading to the next round. #ITV football | #FACup | @MillwallFC pic.twitter.com/UCf3Fsv0aE
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 13 2025
14th place The 14th place team will meet their rivals at the top of the table, 23 points behind, when they visit Leeds United. Fourth round February 8 weekend.
Dagenham's FA Cup run came to an end after three games in the competition this season, including wins against League Two clubs Wimbledon and Crewe Alexandra.