QPR name an unchanged starting line-up for this afternoon's game. Tyler Roberts is back in the squad and is on the bench along with loan signing Tim ...
Dieng kept out Piroe’s spot-kick but was unable to rescue Rangers following an error by Sam Field. After the hosts had a major early let-off when a clear foul on Chris Willock by Ben Cabango – who arguably deserved a red card for denying the Rangers man a clear goalscoring opportunity – went unpunished, Jimmy Dunne was adjudged to have handled Ryan Manning’s ball into the box. Keeper Seny Dieng saved Joel Piroe’s first-half penalty but the Dutchman atoned by scoring midway through the first half.
Swansea City play for the first time since the closure of the summer transfer window this afternoon as they host Queens Park Rangers.
They then had Benda to thank at the other end for keeping out Lyndon Dykes' effort as the home side took a slender advantage into the break following an entertaining 45 minutes. The noise here is incredible. Joe Allen then poked wide after latching on to Paterson's cross as the chances kept coming. The Hoops saw more of the ball as they looked for a route back into the match, although Swansea remained dangerous on the break as the visitors were grateful to see Kenneth Paal produce a last-ditch challenge to thwart Cooper. Piroe - who netted from 12 yards out at Middlesbrough last weekend - stepped up but saw his spot-kick brilliantly saved by Dieng. Benda's willingness to go long with clearances was telling, and Swansea did all in their power to ensure they didn't invite pressure on to themselves having been so heavily punished for the mistakes they made in August. Having missed a fine chance just before the interval, Cabango headed just wide from a Paterson corner shortly after the restart as Swansea continued to threaten. There were still a few nervy moments at the back for Swansea between Cabango and Benda, although the goalkeeper produced a fine stop to deny Chair just after the half hour mark. Cooper himself had a chance to test Dieng, although his effort from just outside the QPR box was well blocked as the hosts continued to be the more creative of the two sides. Swansea soon started to find space in behind the Hoops' defence, although Matty Sorinola was unable to lay the ball on a plate for Piroe to fire at Seny Dieng's goal following a slick through ball from Matt Grimes. QPR - on the back of successive wins - looked to start on the front foot, and they were livid after Cabango tugged back Chris Willock in the opening minute when the attacker was through on goal, with referee Oliver Langford ignoring the visitors' protests. But the Swans stood firm to keep hold of their star man, and he once again proved his worth by netting his third goal of the campaign shortly after missing a penalty to settle what was a fascinating affair at the Swansea.com Stadium.
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Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Swansea and QPR at the Liberty Stadium as Joel Piroe scored the only goal of ...
The relationship he has with the staff and the rest of the squad is excellent. But that's a tough call and, if it's at the other end, then Russell is saying the same." He's definitely made a mistake and pulled him back. QPR's Michael Beale: "Cabango's a lucky boy. The best bit of business we did was to keep him, for sure. Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Swansea and QPR at the Liberty Stadium as Joel Piroe scored the only goal of the game - after missing a penalty - to steer the Swans to victory.
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74 - Visiting striker Chris Willock has scored one goal every 74 minutes for QPR this season, netting a goal in each of his four appearances. At home we need to bring that same energy on the pitch. “We’re aware of the threat, but we are at home. It’ll be a good test for us and be a good game." Everyone has spoken about how positive their start to the seasons has been. Against Blackpool and Rotherham, we didn't take our chances.
Joel Piroe scored for the third time in as many games as Swansea beat QPR 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship. Piroe's future was uncertain for much of the ...
Cabango, a constant threat at set-pieces, was just wide with another header at the start of the second half before Swansea lost substitute Liam Cullen to what appeared to be a nasty injury. Goalkeeper Andy Fisher was dropped to the bench as Steven Benda, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Peterborough, made his first Swansea league appearance in over a year. But the Dutchman insisted this week that he was happy at Swansea, and he followed up goals at Middlesbrough and Stoke by securing the Welsh club’s second win of the season.
Joel Piroe scored for the third time in as many games as Swansea beat QPR 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship.
You will receive a verification email shortly. Goalkeeper Andy Fisher was dropped to the bench as Steven Benda, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Peterborough, made his first Swansea league appearance in over a year. But the Dutchman insisted this week that he was happy at Swansea, and he followed up goals at Middlesbrough and Stoke by securing the Welsh club’s second win of the season.
Joel Piroe scored for the third time in as many games as Swansea beat QPR 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship. Piroe's future was uncertain for much of the...
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