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QPR are now three games without a win after a frustrating 3-1 defeat to Barnsley at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
The Hoops started brightly with Charlie Austin’s effort skimming the top of the bar and Lyndon Dykes poking wide at the back-post from a Todd Kane cross.
However, it was Barnsley who made the breakthrough when Alex Mowatt’s corner was met by Daryl Dike, who’s flicked header was enough to give Barnsley a 23rd minute lead.
QPR were level four minutes later though as Yoann Barbet’s volleyed effort was parried by Barnsley keeper Brad Collins into the path of Charlie Austin for 1-1.
Barnsley reinstated their lead just two minutes later when Mowatt stepped up again to make it 2-1, this time curling a beautiful free-kick over the wall and beyond Seny Dieng.
After a frenetic first-half, Barnsley extended their lead in the 57th minute as a great ball over the top from Mowatt saw substitute Carlton Morris run free to cooly slot home.
QPR struggled to find a response for the rest of the half against a resolute Barnsley backline with their best chance seeing Austin’s volley blocked late on.
Key Points
Check out all the key talking points and reaction from London Football Scene below…
Key Moment
Charlie Austin’s fierce effort in the third minute skimmed the top of the crossbar. Had it been a few inches lower it could have set QPR up for a completely different outcome.
Moan of the Match
It was a sloppy free-kick for QPR to give away for Barnsley’s second – Stefan Johansen’s tackle looked unnecessary and ultimately proved costly.
Talking Point
The Hoops looked much more threatening after the second-half introduction of Chris Willock for Lyndon Dykes – is it time for boss Mark Warburton to rethink his game plan?
Man of the Match
Alex Mowatt – an impressive performance from the Barnsley captain, not only scoring the free-kick but also setting up his side’s other two goals as well.
Tweet of the Match
Referee Watch
Andy Woolmer (Northamptonshire) – after a questionable first-half, the referee slowly began to improve in the second period.
Atmosphere
Charlie Austin was an apt replacement for the fans tonight – barking at his teammates, the opposition and the officials throughout.
Verdict
QPR boss Mark Warburton will be frustrated by the means in which his side slipped behind. For all their solid defensive work, they were undone by two set-pieces in the opening period.
