Derby County 1-0 Queens Park Rangers: Carlton Morris steers Rams to victory
Source: Sky Sports
Published 1 day ago
Carlton Morris grabbed his fifth goal of the season to give Derby a 1-0 victory over QPR.
It was his first goal in eight games but it was enough to send QPR to their first away defeat since they were thrashed at Coventry in August.
The visitors could have few complaints as they were careless in possession and rarely threatened Derby's goal with Richard Kone wasting their best chance in the second half.
Rangers' unbeaten away run had come under threat as early as the 11th minute when Derby went in front.
Max Johnston swung the ball in from the right and Sondre Langas touched it past Paul Nardi for Morris to turn the ball over the line.
It was no more than Derby deserved after an assertive start pushed the visitors back and Morris was close to a second with a header which landed on the roof of the net.
Rangers were struggling to get into the game and Nardi had to react quickly at his near post to deny Ben Brereton Diaz in the 22nd minute.