Steve Cooper: 'Rotherham win could be vital in Swansea promotion bid'

<div class="pa_art"><p>Swansea manager Steve Cooper believes his side's hard-fought victory over Rotherham could prove vital in the race for promotion.</p><p>The hosts dominated for large spells but had to dig in and fight to clinch three points after Rotherham rallied late on.</p><p>Captain Matt Grimes scored his first goal from open play for five years in the 27th minute when he fired a half-volley from the edge of the box that scrambling goalkeeper Jamal Blackman failed to keep out.</p><p>But Swansea were forced to hold on and could have conceded a penalty in the final minutes when Ryan Bennett looked to have committed a handball on his own goal-line after Michael Smith headed Kyle Vassell's cross towards goal. But their protests were waved . . .