Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Victory 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 standings. The win came after a sluggish run of one victory in their previous five matches had stalled the team's promotion push. Early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli gave Millwall control of the London derby from the outset. With this win, Alex Neil's side moved a point above Ipswich, who are set to host Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the competition 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 from a cleared cross to score his first goal for the club. The team's relentless pressure in the opening quarter paid off with a second goal in the 17th minute, courtesy of Neghli's skillful finish. Despite QPR's improved performance in the second half, following four half-time substitutions by manager Julien Stephan, Millwall managed the game effectively to secure the win. The victory marked a successful day for Millwall, with their goalkeeper Anthony Patterson having a quiet afternoon. In the post-match comments, Millwall's Alex Neil expressed satisfaction with his team's aggressive start and their ability to manage the game, while QPR's Julien Stephan acknowledged his team's lack of intensity in the first half and the need to better compete in upcoming matches.