Post by londonranger on Aug 17, 2024 16:19:24 GMT
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
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Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166aq.jpg
Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166aq.jpg
Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166aq.jpg
Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166aq.jpg
Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166aq.jpg
Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
shutterstock_editorial_14642166bf.jpg
Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
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Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
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Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
RANGERS came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
On an afternoon packed with all different emotions, Marti Cifuentes' R's were two goals down inside 15 minutes following goals from Gus Hamer (six minutes) and Kieffer Moore (13).
But QPR battled back magnificently after half-time to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Kader Dembélé, on debut, teed up Jimmy Dunne to reduce the arrears on 55 minutes.
Then, after the Hoops had Jack Colback dismissed for a second yellow card, fellow substitute Lyndon Dykes met another debutant, Koki Saito's centre two minutes from time to complete the comeback.
Dembélé was handed his QPR debut for the visit to the Steel City - while Jonathan Varane and Alfie Lloyd were handed their first-ever league starts for the R’s after featuring in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Cambridge United.
Saito - signed alongside Dembélé earlier in the week - began from the bench.
Rangers lined up in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation: Paul Nardi; Dunne, Steve Cook, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Varane; Dembélé, Lucas Andersen, Lloyd; Michael Frey.
Following an open start to the game, the home side struck first on just six minutes.
Hamer exchanged passes Callum O’Hare on the edge of the R’s box before arrowing his effort into the bottom left-hand corner of the net - leaving Nardi with little chance.
That goal only served to provide further incentive for Chris Wilder's Blades as, just seven minutes later, they doubled their advantage.
Following a swift home counter, former Coventry City duo Hamer and O’Hare were once again in the thick of the action - combining for O’Hare to subsequently square the ball for Moore to slide home at close range.
Rangers were now firmly up against it.
Things calmed down after the early frenzy - though Sheffield United, with a two-goal lead at hand, were now able to pick their moments a little more.
Rangers survived another scare just past the half-hour mark, as Moore’s dangerous low left-wing cross only missed an arriving Andre Brooks.
Martí’s men enjoyed a bit more possession up to half-time, but were dealt a blow ahead of the break after Andersen was forced off through injury. Paul Smyth took his place.
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Rangers made another change ahead of the second half, with Colback replacing Varane.
The R’s also made a positive start to the second half - but it was the home side who were first to go close on 52 minutes.
Brooks slipped in O’Hare, who was denied in the nick of time by QPR skipper Cook just as he looked to pull the trigger.
However, Rangers’ early second-half pressure would eventually tell as we halved the deficit in the 55th minute.
Dembélé was on hand with a debut assist, whipping in a right-flank corner that was touched home by the head of Dunne at the near post.
Game on.
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Rangers now had momentum and, in the 67th minute, Cifuentes threw on two more players in a bid to claim at least a point.
Saito replaced Lloyd for his QPR debut. Žan Celar replaced Dembélé as the R's moved to operate with two players up front.
Celar so nearly made an almost-immediate impact - eventually latching onto Smyth's corner before shooting straight at Adam Davies from 12 yards.
This game was now firmly in the balance and, nine minutes from time, Frey threatened when meeting a Saito cross and seeing his effort deflect marginally over.
Rangers' comeback mission was made that bit harder when sub Colback was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 83 rd minute following an exchange of words with fourth official Oliver Langford.
The R's continued to press hard for a levelling goal, however, with Dykes replacing Frey for the final five or so minutes.
And what an inspired change that proved be as, very shortly after his arrival, the Scotland frontman bagged Rangers a point.
Like Dembélé, Saito was also on hand with a debut assist, squaring low from the right for Dykes to slide into the far corner from 16 yards.
It was no more than Rangers deserved for such a spirited second-half display - and will give Cifuentes' charges a real boost heading into next weekend's home clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Two-two at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield Utd: Davies, Gilchrist (Souttar 77'), Ahmedhodzic (Brewster 91'), Robinson, Burrows, Brooks (Ben Slimane 85'), Arblaster, Vinicius Souza (Rak-Sakyi 91'), Hamer, O'Hare (Peck 85'), Moore
Subs: Cooper, McCallum, Trusty, Souttar, Brewster, Rak-Sakyi, Ben Slimane, Marsh, Peck
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal, Varane (Colback 45'), Field, Dembélé (Celar 68'), Andersen (Smyth 43'), Lloyd (Saito 67'), Frey (Dykes 85')
Subs: Colback, Dykes, Smyth, Walsh, Saito, Morrison, Celar, Dixon-Bonner, Hevertton Santos
