Millwall outmuscle Birmingham as Crama runs the show | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Millwall beat Birmingham City 3-0. In the 25th minute Femi Azeez rifled into the top left from the right after Tristan Crama's headed pass. Crama soon doubled the lead (31.) and after the restart teed up Jake Cooper for a third (49.). Birmingham's Jhon Solís received a second yellow and was sent off (53.), and the visitors mustered only five attempts. The Lions rise from fifth to third in the Championship and visit Preston North End next, while Birmingham drop to 10th and host Middlesbrough.

Player of the Match: Tristan Crama dominated both boxes, scoring once, supplying two assists and making 10 clearances in a commanding centre-back display.

Stat of the Match: Birmingham registered only five attempts, underlining how little they created.

Three Things We Learned: Tristan Crama influenced every goal, with one strike and two assists. The Lions won 63.2% of aerial duels, reflecting a clear edge in the air. Anthony Patterson made two first half saves to provide the platform for the win.