Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Convincing Win Over QPR

A blistering start from Millwall 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 courtesy of early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli, which set the tone for a dominant display from the hosts. Millwall's resurgence comes after a stall in their promotion push, with only one win from their previous five games. However, Alex Neil's side now sits one point above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for Premier League promotion heats up. The decisive moment came in the third minute when Femi Azeez's cross was cleared to Mazou-Sacko, who fired a powerful finish past QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh. The French midfielder's first goal for the club eased the nerves of the home supporters, who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. Millwall continued to press, with Tristan Crama heading over from a Casper De Norre cross, before Neghli doubled the lead with a beautifully crafted shot into the far corner. The relentless pressure from Millwall yielded further chances, including Josh Coburn's header being tipped over by Walsh and Zak Sturge shooting into the side netting. QPR made four half-time substitutions in an attempt to change their fortunes, and although they created opportunities, including a low shot from Ilias Chair, Millwall's defense held firm. The closest QPR came to scoring was in the 89th minute, when Nikolas Madsen's effort was saved by Millwall goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Millwall's manager, Alex Neil, praised his team's aggressive start and ability to manage the game effectively, while QPR's Julien Stephan lamented his team's lack of intensity in the first half and struggled to find a way to compete.