Queens Park Rangers have secured their first win of the new Premier League season after beating Sunderland 1-0 this afternoon.
Both teams looked for an early goal, with Connor Wickham trying to get the ball into the box for the visitors before Joey Barton tried to set up Charlie Austin for QPR.
Rob Green had to make a save a few minutes later as Steven Fletcher unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box, but the Hoops' keeper directed it over.
Summer signing Leroy Fer hit the crossbar with a 25-yard effort as he tried to break the deadlock for QPR, but Sunderland were able to clear from the rebound.
Harry Redknapp's side continued to press heading into stoppage time in first half, and finally managed to edge ahead when Austin fired through a crowded penalty area.
Jack Rodwell tried to get Sunderland back on level terms at the start of the second half, but sent his shot straight at Green.
Fletcher was also involved early in the second period as he tried to set up Santiago Vergini, but the defender's shot also went straight into the hands of the keeper.
Green has to remain alert as full time approached, but he kept out a late Jozy Altidore effort to ensure that the hosts held on for the victory.
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