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League One Playoffs | Semi-Finals
May 15, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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RotherhamRotherham United
3-1
PrestonPreston North End

Thomas (23'), Frecklington (33'), Agard (67')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Gallagher (16')

Half-Time Report: Rotherham United close in on playoff final

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Rotherham United close in on the League One playoff final as they go in with a 2-1 lead against Preston North End this evening.

Rotherham United are 45 minutes from the League One playoff final after going in with a 2-1 lead against Preston North End this evening.

Lee Frecklington of Rotherham United celebrates scoring his teams second goal during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi Final Second Leg between at Rotherham United and Preston North End at The New York Stadium on May 15, 2014© Getty Images

Paul Gallagher gave PNE the lead after 16 minutes when his flighted delivery evaded everyone and bounced into the far corner.

However, the Millers were back in it on 23 minutes when Ben Pringle's cross was turned home by Wesley Thomas.

Paul Gallagher of Preston celebrates his goa;l during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi Final Second Leg between at Rotherham United and Preston North End at The New York Stadium on May 15, 2014© Getty Images

Steve Evans's side then took the lead 10 minutes later when Lee Frecklington scored his 13th goal of the season after he headed home another delivery from Pringle.

John Welsh came close to levelling things up at the death of the half when Adam Collin spilled his long-range shot, but fortunately for the goalkeeper, the effort ended up bouncing wide.

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Kieran Agard of Rotherham United celebrates his goal during the Sky Bet League One Play Off Semi Final Second Leg between at Rotherham United and Preston North End at The New York Stadium on May 15, 2014
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