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

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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.

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

to mop up in behind after Austin was released down the QPR left channel

as MGW’s backheel finds Ndiaye in the box but his strike partner can’t get it under control - United look like the side with something to play for here and have had almost 2/3rds of the ball so far, but no shot on target just yet in the first 15 minutes

is deflected behind after a great run into the box from Berge threatened to create a chance for the Blades - it’s a United corner and it’s flicked away for a Blades throw

Nearly an opening for Berge

as he makes a brilliant run down the centre, but the pass is overhit and the chance goes begging

as Field blocks Osborn’s cross behind, Fleck will jog over to take it ... Basham rises highest at the back post but he can’t get it on target

Foderingham claims well

as Chair looked to get on the end of a long ball forward - no danger there

Norwood’s shot is blocked

after a Berge cross is only half cleared, Norwood runs onto it and has a go but it’s charged down by the home defence

with the Blades in their red and white home kit, QPR in blue and white of course

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