Jake Bidwell had an injury-time penalty saved at the Madejski Stadium, where Sone Aluko’s superb goal gave Reading victory in a match QPR dominated for large spells. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 1-0 defeat.
Beaten by a cracking strike by Aluko for Reading’s goal. Had little to do after that as Rangers tried in vain to find an equaliser.
Continued his fine run of form with another excellent performance at right-back. Having done well against Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon last time out, he impressed up against the dangerous Modou Barrow and also caught the eye going forward, delivering a couple of excellent crosses into the box.
The Rangers skipper also did well at the back. He won a number of challenges and did superbly to thwart Barrow on one of the few occasions the winger managed to get away from Furlong.
Steady at the back alongside Onuoha and was strong in the air. Could have done more to prevent Reading’s goal though.
A day to forget for the left-back, who was beaten by Aluko in the build-up to the goal and had an injury-time penalty saved. In mitigation, his overall display was a decent one – he was mostly solid defensively and also got forward – and he was not helped by his team-mates, especially Lynch, after being beaten out wide by Aluko before the ex-Fulham man hammered home.
Hardworking and was quick to close down, but didn’t influence the game to any great degree before going off in the second half.
Composed and effective in midfield. Controlled things with minimal fuss.
Played very well, especially during an outstanding spell in the first half when Reading couldn’t contain him. Always looked to create, found space at will, and was a threat with his deliveries from set pieces.
Full of energy on the flank, but the end product was missing. Set up a great chance for Conor Washington and had an opportunity of his own.
Lively. Is exciting to watch and has very quick feet. Never let Reading’s centre-backs settle, but might have done better with a first-half chance.
Another hugely disappointing showing from the striker, who is surely running out of time and chances at Rangers. Posed very little threat before going off midway through the second half – and missed a great chance to equalise when he fired wide soon after Reading’s goal.
Worried Reading in the air after coming on. Headed wide from a Bidwell cross.
Introduced at the right time, with Cousins clearly tiring.
Showed flashes of his ability after coming on and sent a shot narrowly wide of the target.
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still boils down to the fact we haven't got a goal scorer something the heiracy have known for the last 2 seasons, so blame them not the players'specially the forwards who are NOT good enough.