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QPR ended their Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium goal drought with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers.
The Hoops nearly took the lead within the first six minutes as Ilias Chair’s effort dropped into Todd Kane’s path but the full-back could only shoot wide.
Chances were limited for both sides but QPR could have been a goal down when Adam Armstrong’s 23rd minute free-kick was excellently tipped over by Seny Dieng.
And Armstrong then turned provider, finding Harvey Elliot with an inch perfect pass which the forward somehow skied.
The second-half saw QPR the better side as Chair’s cross found Charlie Austin whose shot was well blocked by Rovers defender Ryan Nyambe.
However, seconds later QPR broke the deadlock as a scramble in the box from a Chair free-kick saw Yoann Barbet smartly finish for QPR’s first home goal in four games.
Blackburn should then have equalised through Armstrong but his strike from Lewis Holtby’s rebounded shot was excellently diverted away by the Hoops defence.
And QPR continued to weather the Blackburn storm late on to record back-to-back league wins for the first time since November.
Key Points
Check out all the key talking points and reaction from London Football Scene below…
Key Moment
Yoann Barbet’s 54th minute strike was much-needed in a game of few chances, providing QPR with the confidence to go on and see the match out.
Moan of the Match
A feisty occasion between the two sides saw the game have more challenges than chances.
Talking Point
Ilias Chair provided the much-needed spark QPR needed – can he now kick-on and provide this for the rest of the season?
Man of the Match
Yoann Barbet – the French centre-back put in a great defensive display to claim a well deserved clean sheet alongside his match winning goal.
Tweet of the Match
Referee Watch
Tony Harrington (Cleveland) – brought his cards to the occasion today, booking five players in a real physical battle between the two sides.
Atmosphere
The QPR faithful would’ve appreciated their team’s display with a win and clean sheet over a Rovers side who had only conceded once out of their last four league games before today’s encounter.
Verdict
Another impressive win for Mark Warburton’s side following a huge one over Watford – can QPR finally get themselves on a winning run?
