Nottingham Forest 2 - Rotherham 0: Antonio and Blackstock keep Reds' play-off dreams alive

DOUGIE FREEDMAN saw his Nottingham Forest side make it five wins out of five at the City Ground to keep their outside play-off chances alive.

Michail Antonio celebrates after scoring Nottingham Forest's second goalGETTY

Michail Antonio celebrates after scoring Nottingham Forest's second goal

And it was a sublime performance from Michail Antonio that helped them beat relegation-threatened Rotherham 2-0.

Freedman’s men are back within eight points of the top six after scoring two goals in three minutes.

“We deserve it,” said Freedman. “Anyone needs a bit of magic and Antonio gave us that.”

Former Sheffield Wednesday forward Antonio, above, was the catalyst with his long ball setting up Dexter Blackstock, who produced a sublime lob after 43 minutes to beat Adam Collin. Antonio then scored a wonder goal two minutes later as he ran from his own half before unleashing a drive past the stranded Millers keeper for his 13th goal of the campaign.

Rotherham boss Steve Evans was succinct. “It’s a cruel game,” he said. 

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