In a thrilling turn of events, Ipswich Town secured a dramatic 95th-minute winner to deny bottom-placed Rotherham United a crucial point and climb to third place in the Championship standings.
Omari Hutchinson, brought on as a substitute, delivered the decisive blow with a well-drilled shot, sealing all three points for Ipswich after Rotherham had fought back from a two-goal deficit to equalize in stoppage time.
Rotherham initially took a surprise early lead through Tom Eaves' composed finish, but Ipswich responded strongly, with Wes Burns scoring on either side of Kieffer Moore's effort to put them ahead 3-1.
However, Rotherham refused to concede defeat and mounted a spirited comeback. Hakeem Odoffin and Cafu both found the back of the net, seemingly securing a hard-earned draw for the visitors.
Yet, it was Hutchinson's late heroics that ultimately settled the contest, leaving Rotherham stunned and Ipswich jubilant.
The victory propelled Ipswich level on points with second-placed Leeds United, though with an inferior goal difference. Ipswich will next face Birmingham City, while Rotherham will look to bounce back against Queens Park Rangers.
Reflecting on the match, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna acknowledged the chaotic nature of the game but emphasized the importance of securing the win despite some mistakes.
On the other hand, Rotherham manager Leam Richardson expressed disappointment at the result, highlighting his team's resilience despite ultimately falling short.
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