Derby County 0 Queens Park Rangers 2
Nigel Clough must have been ecstatic with Derby’s Carling Cup win over Manchester United last week, expecting to see a new lease of life in Derby’s performance. His expectations against QPR could only have been more of the same, if not more.
Rob Hulse and Kris Commons both had reasonable attempts on goal in the first half but, unfortunately, nothing came of either shot.
After 22 minutes though, Wayne Routledge gave QPR the advantage slotting in a low strike past Carroll.
Confidence dwindled in the Derby camp, so much so that they allowed Mikele Leigertwood to hit the back of the net after more impressive work from Routledge before half time.
In the second half, Derby had more chances to level the score with Miles Addison and Andy Todd both challenging QPR keeper Radek Cerny but it wasn’t to be. QPR held strong and took all three points.
QPR beat Derby at Clough’s first game in charge
Derby County 0 Queens Park Rangers 2
Nigel Clough must have been ecstatic with Derby’s Carling Cup win over Manchester United last week, expecting to see a new lease of life in Derby’s performance. His expectations against QPR could only have been more of the same, if not more.
Rob Hulse and Kris Commons both had reasonable attempts on goal in the first half but, unfortunately, nothing came of either shot.
After 22 minutes though, Wayne Routledge gave QPR the advantage slotting in a low strike past Carroll.
Confidence dwindled in the Derby camp, so much so that they allowed Mikele Leigertwood to hit the back of the net after more impressive work from Routledge before half time.
In the second half, Derby had more chances to level the score with Miles Addison and Andy Todd both challenging QPR keeper Radek Cerny but it wasn’t to be. QPR held strong and took all three points.