Jay Emmanuel-Thomas scored twice as QPR under-23s lost 3-2 to Cardiff City this afternoon.
The hosts raced into a 3-0 lead at half-time, before the Hoops outcast got one back shortly after the break.
Paul Hall's side pushed to get back into the game in the second half, but Emmanuel-Thomas's 86th minute penalty wasn't enough to secure a point.
QPR included Stoke City defender Andrew Cherdieu in their team to face the Bluebirds, but was replaced just after the hour mark.
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The clash in the Welsh capital also saw Arsenal winger Aaron Eyoma given another opportunity to impress for Paul Hall's side.
QPR under-23s: Dieng, Kakay, Williams, Fox, Cherdieu (T), Stylianides, Owens, Akinola, Eyoma (T), Emmanuel-Thomas, Dalling
Subs : Phillips, Brzozowski, Mesias, Alfa.
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