QPR v Sheffield United: Blades come from behind in huge statement of promotion intent

Sheffield United faced the first of two remaining cup finals in their hopes of making the Championship play-offs this evening, when they took on QPR at Loftus Road.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The Blades fell behind before fighting back in a stunning second-half display to win 3-1. Here’s how the game unfolded.

QPR v Blades

Here’s that header from Robinson

Osula eventually comes on

to replace Iliman Ndiaye

and it’s Jack Robinson who gets it with a powerful header to put the Blades ahead! the former QPR man pounces against his former club, there’s fans on the pitch and it’s a potentially pivotal moment - DEM BLADES!!

Ndiaye looks to continue

for now - he’s back on the field

Now Ndiaye looks to be struggling

as he receives treatment and bangs the turf in frustration, young Will Osula is primed to replace him from the bench - what a chance for the young man to make himself a hero

Big chance for Berge

as the cross from the right finds him completely unmarked on the penalty spot, he tries to volley it but gets it horribly wrong and it remains 1-1

to Fleck’s deep corner but can’t get it on target - he knows that’s a great chance judging by his reaction

Mahoney keeps out MGW’s flicked header and the Wolves man has taken a knock there with his heavy fall, United will hope he’s okay to continue - they’ve had enough injury blows of late and can’t afford to lose him too!

AND it’s Ndiaye who gets another one, pouncing from close range after Berge’s shot is blocked - he made no mistake that time with a close-range finish and it’s game on now. COME ON BLADES!

Related topics:

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.