Rovers came from behind with two late goals from Mathias Jorgensen. Understandably, he took the headlines with the brace but it was others that drew specific praise from the head coach.
Toth made a crucial save from Camiel Neghli at 1-0 which prevented Millwall doubling their lead. At first, it looked as though the shot had gone just wide but it was actually a crucial intervention from the goalkeeper which kept the strike out of the goal.
Had that gone in, it’s tough to imagine the same final scoreline. Toth has been a key performer for Rovers this term but did receive some criticism for a slightly shakier display against Oxford United, though he was far from alone.
“We probably could have handled the added time better,” O’Neill said on managing the closing stages.
“We gave the ball away, we looked a bit nervous. That’s natural. We didn’t clear the ball as well as we could have and if we’d have managed that well, we might have had another chance on the counter-attack.
“We invited the pressure because of poor clearances. Toth helped us, he came and took crosses, helped ease the pressure. He made a big save at the right time.
“I told him before the game that he was an international goalkeeper and we needed to see that. I thought he showed it today.
“It’s difficult in the situation we’re in to see it out comfortably. The players have had three defeats in four games after two wins on the bounce.”
At the other end, Alebiosu came to the fore to help create Rovers’ crucial equaliser. The right-back has been fantastic this term but has noticeably been less effective since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Whether that’s managing an injury, general fatigue or the impact of a first full season in England, Rovers have missed his rampaging runs. It was exactly that which brought the leveller, crossing for Jorgensen to finish.
“We told the players they would have to be up for the fight today and be brave enough to play. Some of the football was excellent and we defended by keeping the ball.
“We stopped an onslaught of longer passes into the box and having to deal with second balls. We could’ve done better with the ball in the final third but the first half was very good.
“When we had the extra man, I thought our play was excellent. Sometimes, it’s not easy. The goals we scored, the movement on that side, Ryan and Mori were brilliant.
“I thought we saw today why people rate Ryan so highly. His running power, quality on the ball as well. The second goal, it’s a brilliant pass by Tom into Mori and sliding Matti in again with a brilliant finish.
“We controlled it well, considering the situation we were in and didn’t panic.”
Rovers did have a touch of fortune in the win, as any side needs to secure three points away at an automatic promotion hopeful. Zak Sturge was harshly sent off on the hour whilst the hosts might’ve had a penalty or at least free-kick for an Eiran Cashin challenge on Femi Azeez.
“Sometimes things go in your favour. I’ve felt over the season and even when I’ve been in, we’ve had two apologies for penalties that should’ve been given,” O’Neill said.
“Today, we’ll take that decision if it went our way but the important thing was being able to capitalise on it.
“It’s always easier when you have an extra man but you can be impatient in your play. It was important to move it side to side which we did.
“It wasn’t a low block like against Oxford and then sometimes you make erratic, poor decisions. Today, predominantly, we did make the right decisions.”