Millwall Reclaims Second Place in Championship with 2-0 Win Over QPR

Millwall's blistering start propelled them to a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, lifting them back into second place in the table. The win came after a sluggish run of one victory in their previous five games, which had stalled their promotion push. Early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli allowed Millwall to dominate the London derby from the outset. With this win, Alex Neil's side moved one point above Ipswich, who are set to host fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for a spot in the Premier League next season intensifies. Millwall took the lead after just three minutes when Mazou-Sacko capitalized on a loose ball to score his first goal for the club, powering a fine finish past QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh. The hosts continued to press, with Neghli scoring their second goal in the 17th minute after a swift exchange with Mazou-Sacko. Millwall's relentless pressure yielded several more scoring opportunities, including a shot from Neghli that went over the crossbar and a header from Josh Coburn that was tipped over by Walsh. QPR made four half-time substitutions in an attempt to change their fortunes, and although they created some chances in the second half, including a low shot from Ilias Chair that went wide, they were unable to breach Millwall's defense. Millwall came close to a third goal when Coburn met a ball into the box, but Walsh made a remarkable save with his legs. It wasn't until the 89th minute that QPR registered their first shot on target, which was kept out by Millwall goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Millwall manager Alex Neil expressed his satisfaction with the team's aggressive start and their ability to manage the game effectively, while QPR boss Julien Stephan lamented his team's lack of intensity in the first half and their inability to compete with Millwall's pressure.