QPR Secure Safety and Dent Leeds’ Promotion Hopes with 4-0 Win: Report and Highlights
In a thrilling Sky Bet Championship clash on Friday night, Queens Park Rangers delivered a stunning blow to Leeds United’s promotion hopes with a resounding 4-0 victory at Loftus Road. The defeat not only dented Leeds’ chances of promotion but also secured Leicester City’s return to the Premier League.
The match started with QPR taking the lead after just eight minutes, as Ilias Chair’s deflected shot found the back of the net. The home side continued their dominance as Lucas Anderson doubled their advantage with a brilliant individual effort in the 22nd minute. In the second half, Lyndon Dykes and Sam Field added two more goals to complete the emphatic win for QPR.
The victory not only secured QPR’s Championship status for next season but also moved them seven points clear of the relegation zone. On the other hand, Leeds now find themselves in a precarious position, sitting in second place with a game to go, unable to catch up to Leicester who are four points ahead.
After the match, QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes expressed his delight at the team’s performance, calling it the best night of his time at the club. Leeds’ head coach Daniel Farke, on the other hand, acknowledged his team’s poor start to the game and emphasized the need to move on and focus on the remaining fixtures.
With the promotion race heating up in the Championship, all eyes will now be on the upcoming fixtures as the battle for the top spots intensifies. The result of the QPR vs Leeds clash has added another layer of excitement and drama to the final stages of the season.
