Rotherham United were involved in one of the most bizarre finishes of the season, drawing 1-1 with York after a frantic penalty shootout broke out in the final minutes of their EFL Trophy Group North match on Tuesday. The game saw five spot-kicks converted in the space of just seven minutes, with Jili Buyabu scoring twice for the Millers, including the final equaliser in the 97th minute.
The result extends Rotherham's recent run of draws to three in their last five matches across all competitions. They currently sit 14th in the League Two table with nine points from seven games, a position they will be looking to improve when they return to league action this Saturday at home to Crewe Alexandra. The full schedule of upcoming games can be found on our fixtures page.
The match followed a more conventional pattern for the first hour. York took the lead just before half-time when Zech Medley found the net from an Arthur Read assist. Rotherham levelled in the 57th minute through Buyabu's first goal of the night, set up by Marvin Kaleta.
The chaos began deep into added time. Arthur Read put York back ahead from the spot in the 91st minute, only for Paul Mullin to immediately reply with a penalty of his own. That triggered a relentless sequence. Dipo Akinyemi scored for York, Jayce Fitzgerald for Rotherham, Ethan Stiver for York, and Joe Rafferty for Rotherham, all from twelve yards.
York's Jovan Malcolm then missed his attempt in the 95th minute, but Ben Farrar scored for the hosts in the 96th. Denzel Hall, a first-half substitute, kept Rotherham in it moments later before Buyabu stepped up to complete the scoring and secure a point for his side. The game ended with the Millers having taken just one shot on target from open play, which was Buyabu's initial goal.
While the EFL Trophy result does not affect their league standing, the dramatic comeback highlights the squad's resilience. Manager Alex Bruce made five substitutions during the match, including bringing on top scorer Paul Mullin, who now has three goals this season. For more detailed player information, fans can visit the club's squad page. The focus now shifts to a key League Two fixture at home to Crewe Alexandra this Saturday, where the team will aim to climb from their current mid-table position in the standings.
