Nottingham Forest secured their first away win in the Championship since November as they beat QPR 1-0 thanks to a goal from Karim Ansarifard.
Here’s how Sarah Clapson rated the Reds players at Loftus Road.
Costel Pantilimon: Made some very good saves to preserve his team’s lead - not least to deny Nahki Wells from the penalty spot. Well-earned second successive clean-sheet. Rating: 8/10
Alexander Milosevic: Strong and commanding. Has settled straight back into the side and looks comfortable as part of a three-man defence. Rating: 7/10
Molla Wague: Played his part in what should be another confidence-boosting shut-out. Made some good clearances and was pretty solid throughout. Rating: 7/10
Jack Robinson: On the receiving end of some boos from the home crowd, but stood up to the task pretty well against his old club. Seemed a little unlucky with the penalty decision, on first viewing. Rating: 7/10
Sam Byram: Took a little while to get into the game but got more involved as the afternoon went on. Made some good runs down the right flank. Rating: 6/10
Matty Cash: Contributed to a lovely move for the opener. But overall, not sure central midfield is his best position, with a little more composure needed at times. Rating: 6/10
Ryan Yates: Showed his confidence and passion as the youngster never stopped talking and directing his teammates. Got stuck in with some strong tackles. Rating: 6/10
Ben Osborn: A typically busy performance from the Reds man. Had some good touches and also weighed in defensively, tracking back well. Rating: 6/10
Joe Lolley: Played his part in the decisive goal and had plenty of bright moments, even if this wasn’t quite up to the same standards as Monday’s demolition job. Rating: 7/10
Joao Carvalho: Just when you thought he was having a quiet game after Monday’s starring role, the Portuguese pops up with a sweet pass to set up a goal. Always has that in his locker. Rating: 7/10
Karim Ansarifard: Tidy finish to claim his second goal for the club. Deserved it too, after being unlucky with a couple of efforts in the first half. Rating: 7/10
Subs: Lewis Grabban (for Ansarifard, 64): Looked lively when he came on and forced a decent save. Rating: 6/10
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Adlene Guedioura (for Carvalho, 82): Didn’t really get chance to make his mark on the game with limited time on the pitch. Rating: 6/10
Claudio Yacob (for Cash, 82): Helped his team see out the victory in the closing minutes. Rating: 6/10
Subs not used: Steele, Watson, Murphy, Appiah.
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