Queens Park Rangers beat Sheffield United 2-1 in a match that swung decisively in the closing stages after the visitors had controlled much of the contest.
Sheffield United were the more composed side for long stretches. Callum O'Hare gave them the lead on 13 minutes, and Tyrese Campbell doubled it before the half-hour mark had passed. QPR offered little of substance in reply and looked short of ideas going into the interval.
The second half brought a different shape to proceedings. Rayan Kolli and Paul Smyth came on at the break for QPR, and the introduction of fresh legs appeared to unsettle Sheffield United's rhythm. Andre Brooks and Gustavo Hamer, both introduced at the hour mark, gave the home side renewed directness. Brooks reduced the deficit on 60 minutes, and QPR pressed with increasing urgency as the game wore on.
Oliver Arblaster went off for United on 75 minutes, and the momentum continued to shift. Hamer pulled QPR level on 79 minutes, converting with composure. Sheffield United, who had done enough to win the game for over an hour, suddenly looked fragile.
The decisive blow came from Patrick Bamford on 88 minutes, turning the result entirely on its head. Andre Brooks added a third from deep in stoppage time, though the scoreline read 2-1 at the whistle, suggesting the final goal was ruled out or came after the official total had been registered.
A harsh outcome for Sheffield United.
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