In a closely contested Championship clash between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers (QPR), the visitors edged out a narrow 1-0 victory. The decisive goal came early, scored by QPR in just the fifth minute, setting the tone for a match characterized by resilient QPR defending and Sunderland's attacking frustration. The early goal forced Sunderland into an attacking stance, reflected in their significant dominance in corner kicks, where they had 11 to QPR's solitary corner.

Sunderland's high number of corners did not translate into goals, highlighting a lack of clinical finishing and effective set-piece execution. They were caught offside five times, indicating a hastiness in their attacking moves, perhaps in response to early pressure to equalize. Sunderland's inability to break through QPR's organized backline was marked, as QPR's defensive discipline, despite three yellow cards, prevented Sunderland from capitalizing on their territorial advantage.

QPR, while disciplined at the back, saw individual discipline slightly falter with three yellow cards, reflective of the pressure applied by Sunderland. Despite this, QPR's solitary offside suggests a cautious and well-timed approach to their forward moves. Their early goal allowed them to focus on defensive solidity, nullifying Sunderland's frequent forward incursions and ensuring their slender lead was maintained throughout the match.

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