Matt Smith’s late goal gave QPR victory over Wolves. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the game at Loftus Road.
Aside from the Wolves goal, which he could do nothing about, Smithies was a virtual spectator until the final 20 minutes when he was called into action to save from Diogo Jota.
Out-paced by Jota in the build up to Wolves’ first goal – a blemish on another good outing.
Worked well in the middle of QPR’s back three, but it was his wonderful cross to set up his side’s second goal that deserves the plaudits.
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Back in the side following a hand injury and he showed why Ian Holloway rates him so highly. A strong presence at the back, both with his positioning and his tackling.
A typically robust performance from the hardworking midfielder.
Showed wonderful footwork on several occasions and battled throughout. An excellent performance.
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Operating on the right in his first appearance since early January, Cousins put in a number of tough challenges in a battling display. But his lack of first-team action showed as he struggled to keep up with the pace of the game.
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A lively performance from Freeman, who was a handful in the space between the Wolves defence and midfield. He was denied a spectacular goal in the second half when his long-range effort crashed off the crossbar.
A solid all-round performance as he helped to nullify Wolves’ tricky attack. Bidwell’s stunning cross with the outside of his left-foot should have been rewarded, but Smith headed wide.
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His determination to force the ball home gave QPR the lead and Washington nearly had a second when his lob was headed off the line. A fine performance.
Rarely involved and failed to press the Wolves backline enough.
Brought on with 25 minutes to go and, having missed an early chance, Smith made no mistake with his second headed opportunity to earn the R’s all three points.
Worked hard, as did fellow late substitute Darnell Furlong, to help his side see out a deserved wiin.
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We have found it hard work trying to break down defence minded teams over the last few weeks but in wolves we were up against a more open style & it allows us to be more creative & the results will fall into place I predict an even stronger display against Sheffield United with another 3 points the prize