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The R's secured their second win in the space of three days with an immeasurable 2-0 victory against another promotion rival in the form of Coventry City.
An own goal from Kieron Westwood and a Tommy Smith header won it for QPR, on an afternoon where the R's put on one of their finest away showings of the season to defeat a strong Sky Blues side.
Rangers were in front in the 49th minute, after Kyle Walker's cross-come-shot was put into his own net by Westwood.
And the points were safe in the 61st minute.
Adel Taarabt's teasing centre was met by the head of Smith, whose clever nod sailed past the keeper for the R's second.
QPR were unchanged in a 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to the Ricoh Arena.
Paddy Kenny - with 12 league clean sheets already to his name before today's fixture - was in goal for the R's.
Walker, Matt Connolly, Kaspars Gorkss and Clint Hill made up the Rangers back four.
Faurlin joined Shaun Derry in holding midfield, behind the attacking trio of Jamie Mackie, Taarabt and Smith.
Heidar Helguson led the R's attack.
Rangers were in confident mood prior to kick-off after their stunning 4-0 victory over Swansea City at Loftus Road on Boxing Day.
Taarabt's sumptuous double - as well as further strikes from Mackie and Helguson - saw the R's return to winning ways in stunning fashion following back-to-back defeats.
However, the Sky Blues went into this one on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Cardiff City, thanks to goals from Seyi Olofinjana and Craig Bellamy.
Nevertheless, with Coventry in the healthy standing of sixth position before kick-off, the R's were bound to be in for a stern test in front of the watching Sky Sports cameras.
Following their bright start, Taarabt almost edged QPR in front on 11 minutes.
The magical Moroccan broke at pace down the left and, when he cut in past Richard Keogh to fire in an effort on goal from close range, Nathan Cameron superbly intervened with a sliding challenge to knock the ball off Taarabt for a goal kick.
Moments later, the tricky playmaker was involved in another R's attack.
Faurlin and Taarabt exchanged passes, before the latter beat one man and forced a smart take from Westwood, who stooped low to claim the QPR top-scorer's effort from 18-yards out.
There could be no doubt that, midway through the first period, Rangers were the better side.
However, for all of their excellent play, the R's had to be thankful to Kenny on 26 minutes for a quite spectacular save.
Marlon King picked up possession on the left and, when his pinpoint cross was met by the head of Clive Platt, the QPR shot-stopper dived down to his right to superbly tip the ball away for a corner.
Eight minutes later Kenny was on hand to produce another fantastic save.
Richard Wood rose highest following Gary McSheffrey's devastating centre from a corner, before the keeper was alert to move across his line and palm the ball away to safety.
Just before the break, Faurlin was on hand with a goal-line clearance to keep the scores levels.
When another outstanding centre from McSheffrey was met by the head of Wood, the Argentine midfielder was on hand at the right-hand post to clear the ball up field.
But QPR had a chance of their own to go in at half-time a goal to the good.
Walker was the architect and, when Mackie turned on his pass in the area, he fired an effort inches wide of the left-hand post.
Rangers continued in the second half where they left off in the first.
Smith's cutting long ball found Taarabt on the left-hand touchline, before the R's attacker cut in to smash a shot straight at Westwood.
But there was little the Sky Blues custodian could do on 49 minutes, as QPR forced their way into the lead.
The R's right-back, who had continued to cause his marker Wood problems, fired across goal and, as Westwood attempted to clear the danger, he only succeeded in parrying the ball into his own net.
It sparked mass celebrations from the R's faithful in the visitors' end - as well as banter between Keith Curle and the goalscorer, with the QPR First Team Coach telling him it was an own goal!
And, just 12 minutes later, the R's all-but clinched it.
It will come as no surprise to learn that Taarabt made the goal.
He exchanged passes with Faurlin before swinging over a beautifully struck cross with his weaker left foot.
The rest was pure class from Smith, whose deft flick sailed into the bottom left-hand corner of the net.
Coventry City: Westwood, Keogh, Carsley, McPake (Eastwood 87), Bell (Wilson 71), Doyle, King, McSheffrey, Platt, Wood (O'Halloran 71), Cameron.
Subs: Ireland, Jutkiewicz, Cranie, Baker.
Bookings: McSheffrey (25)
QPR: Kenny, Hill, Derry, Taarabt (Rowlands 84), Helguson (Orr 89), Faurlin, Mackie, Gorkss, Walker, Connolly, Smith (Clarke 80).
Subs: Cerny, Agyemang, Hulse, Tofas.
Goals: Westwood (OG 49), Smith (61)
Bookings: Helguson (21), Faurlin (31)
Referee: Mr N Swarbrick
Attendance: 17, 687 (1037)
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The R's secured their second win in the space of three days with an immeasurable 2-0 victory against another promotion rival in the form of Coventry City.
An own goal from Kieron Westwood and a Tommy Smith header won it for QPR, on an afternoon where the R's put on one of their finest away showings of the season to defeat a strong Sky Blues side.
Rangers were in front in the 49th minute, after Kyle Walker's cross-come-shot was put into his own net by Westwood.
And the points were safe in the 61st minute.
Adel Taarabt's teasing centre was met by the head of Smith, whose clever nod sailed past the keeper for the R's second.
QPR were unchanged in a 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to the Ricoh Arena.
Paddy Kenny - with 12 league clean sheets already to his name before today's fixture - was in goal for the R's.
Walker, Matt Connolly, Kaspars Gorkss and Clint Hill made up the Rangers back four.
Faurlin joined Shaun Derry in holding midfield, behind the attacking trio of Jamie Mackie, Taarabt and Smith.
Heidar Helguson led the R's attack.
Rangers were in confident mood prior to kick-off after their stunning 4-0 victory over Swansea City at Loftus Road on Boxing Day.
Taarabt's sumptuous double - as well as further strikes from Mackie and Helguson - saw the R's return to winning ways in stunning fashion following back-to-back defeats.
However, the Sky Blues went into this one on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Cardiff City, thanks to goals from Seyi Olofinjana and Craig Bellamy.
Nevertheless, with Coventry in the healthy standing of sixth position before kick-off, the R's were bound to be in for a stern test in front of the watching Sky Sports cameras.
Following their bright start, Taarabt almost edged QPR in front on 11 minutes.
The magical Moroccan broke at pace down the left and, when he cut in past Richard Keogh to fire in an effort on goal from close range, Nathan Cameron superbly intervened with a sliding challenge to knock the ball off Taarabt for a goal kick.
Moments later, the tricky playmaker was involved in another R's attack.
Faurlin and Taarabt exchanged passes, before the latter beat one man and forced a smart take from Westwood, who stooped low to claim the QPR top-scorer's effort from 18-yards out.
There could be no doubt that, midway through the first period, Rangers were the better side.
However, for all of their excellent play, the R's had to be thankful to Kenny on 26 minutes for a quite spectacular save.
Marlon King picked up possession on the left and, when his pinpoint cross was met by the head of Clive Platt, the QPR shot-stopper dived down to his right to superbly tip the ball away for a corner.
Eight minutes later Kenny was on hand to produce another fantastic save.
Richard Wood rose highest following Gary McSheffrey's devastating centre from a corner, before the keeper was alert to move across his line and palm the ball away to safety.
Just before the break, Faurlin was on hand with a goal-line clearance to keep the scores levels.
When another outstanding centre from McSheffrey was met by the head of Wood, the Argentine midfielder was on hand at the right-hand post to clear the ball up field.
But QPR had a chance of their own to go in at half-time a goal to the good.
Walker was the architect and, when Mackie turned on his pass in the area, he fired an effort inches wide of the left-hand post.
Rangers continued in the second half where they left off in the first.
Smith's cutting long ball found Taarabt on the left-hand touchline, before the R's attacker cut in to smash a shot straight at Westwood.
But there was little the Sky Blues custodian could do on 49 minutes, as QPR forced their way into the lead.
The R's right-back, who had continued to cause his marker Wood problems, fired across goal and, as Westwood attempted to clear the danger, he only succeeded in parrying the ball into his own net.
It sparked mass celebrations from the R's faithful in the visitors' end - as well as banter between Keith Curle and the goalscorer, with the QPR First Team Coach telling him it was an own goal!
And, just 12 minutes later, the R's all-but clinched it.
It will come as no surprise to learn that Taarabt made the goal.
He exchanged passes with Faurlin before swinging over a beautifully struck cross with his weaker left foot.
The rest was pure class from Smith, whose deft flick sailed into the bottom left-hand corner of the net.
Coventry City: Westwood, Keogh, Carsley, McPake (Eastwood 87), Bell (Wilson 71), Doyle, King, McSheffrey, Platt, Wood (O'Halloran 71), Cameron.
Subs: Ireland, Jutkiewicz, Cranie, Baker.
Bookings: McSheffrey (25)
QPR: Kenny, Hill, Derry, Taarabt (Rowlands 84), Helguson (Orr 89), Faurlin, Mackie, Gorkss, Walker, Connolly, Smith (Clarke 80).
Subs: Cerny, Agyemang, Hulse, Tofas.
Goals: Westwood (OG 49), Smith (61)
Bookings: Helguson (21), Faurlin (31)
Referee: Mr N Swarbrick
Attendance: 17, 687 (1037)
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