Source: Daily_Mail
Millwall 2 Middlesbrough 3: Millwall 2 Middlesbrough 3: Bottle-throwing yobs cause mayhem at The Den
[LNB] [LNB]Bottle-throwing yobs almost forced Millwall's game against Middlesbrough to be abandoned. [LNB]The game at The Den was held up in the second half and referee ChrisSarginson judged the behaviour of home fans to be dangerous after alinesman and visiting goalkeeper Luke Steele were targeted. [LNB] Hold Up: Referee Sarginson talks to Jackett and Mowbray as a steward clears bottles off the pitch[LNB]'He was taking the players off, he'd had enough,' said Middlesbroughboss Tony Mowbray, who with Millwall's Kenny Jackett managed topersuade the officials to continue.[LNB] 'He'd seen four or five bottles come on and he thought enough was enough.' [LNB]A crowd of 11,871 were at the game which dented play-off hopes and their reputation. [LNB]The club have worked hard to eradicate the hooligan element fromtheir support but this revived memories of when crowd trouble was aproblem. [LNB]Mowbray added: 'What I said to the referee was that we have to getthe game finished. It would have been different if someone had beenhurt. The noise and ferocity coming from the stands was unbelievableand it's a great credit to our players that we saw it out and won. Itwas pretty draining for us all - staff, players and I'm sure for thesupporters.' [LNB] Flashpoint: Stewards stand between the fans and the linesman[LNB]Neil Harris volleyed opener - his first in the League this season - but it was cancelled by Tony McMahon's thumping shot after the break and the trouble flared after Scott McDonald gave Boro the lead in the 62nd minute.[LNB] However, both managers convinced Sarginson the game should continue and after Hameur Bouazza had pulled Millwall level with a fine free-kick, Leroy Lita headed in Boro's winner from close range. [LNB]Jackett said: 'I didn't think it would be the right decision (to abandon the game) but told the ref to ask the Boro keeper. We felt that things would settle down, which they did. [LNB]'From our fans' points of view, there was some fantastic passion there and perhaps they felt aggrieved at one or two decisions which didn't go their way. I'm not condoning it but I like the passion and enthusiasm.'[LNB] Swansea 3 Doncaster 0: Swans take advantage of injury-hit RoversChelsea 1 Everton 1 AET (Everton win on penalties): Cole and Anelka bottle it in shoot-out as Blues crash outStoke 3 Brighton 0: Potters into the quarters again after sinking Seagulls[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Leroy Lita, Luke Steele, Tony Mowbray
