Chronological Report: When Saturday comes the butterflies that start and the anxiety of what is going to unfold are all emotions that we can all relate too. This game against QPR was certainly no different. A good performance against Stoke a week prior that unfortunately left us pointless after a share of the spoils looked on as MacLean stepped up from 12 yards - well, we all know the rest of the script on that one.

The Bluebirds have plenty of firepower, but the two main gunmen are currently just outside the squad in terms of fitness, so Dave went with a MacLean and Parry combination. That was the only change from the opener against Stoke.

Loftus Road looked in fine fettle as the travelling City army took their seats behind the goal and again made their presence know with a superb vocal display.

The Bluebirds took an early grip of the game and it wasn't long before Paul Parry unleashed a shot from the edge of the box that fizzed just wide of Camps left hand post. The shot was a product of good work between the ever willing MacLean and the impressive Sinclair.

After 20 minutes the Bluebirds stepped up the pressure and it paid off. A long free kick from McNaughton evaded everyone and Camp had to scamper across to tip the ball wide.

From the corner Johnson, who had been a nuisance throughout headed back across goal and Sinclair forced another save from Camp. Sinclair then took the corner and it found Parry who helped it across the box for MacLean to swivel and fire home to open up his account.

GOAL: QPR 0 - 1 CARDIFF. MacLean

It was MacLean who then should have doubled the lead and his personal account - an exquisite ball from McPhail to Parry allowed the Welsh winger to get to the by-line before crossing. MacLean's diving header came close but spun wide in front of an open net.

Kevin McNaughton left the game after 39 minutes after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury; Chris Gunter replacing the tenacious full back.

Sinclair who was retuning to his old stomping ground again could have added to the City tally - a great ball in from McPhail found the former England International and his header flashed wide.

Half Time: QPR 0 Cardiff City 1

A real explosive opening to the second half saw Rae break clear, but a last ditch tackle from Stewart stopped QPR falling behind further. Before you could catch your breath Stefan Moore nearly brought the Hoops level with a shot from the angle that crashed against the post.

More forced changes for the Bluebirds came as Capaldi slumped off injured as City lost both full backs and Peter Whittingham slotted in.

Paul Parry put the Bluebirds 2-0 up after a great move down the right culminated in McPhail putting an inch perfect cross into the six yard box and Parry headed home.

GOAL: QPR 0 - 2 CARDIFF. Parry

The game was a very physical encounter and the Bluebirds stood up to the challenge. They did this with the help of the travelling City fans who were magnificent all afternoon and were really on this occasion the 12th man.

'Jimmy do the ayatollah' rang out from behind the goal and the new signing duly obliged. 'Jimmy is a Bluebird' came next from the faithful.

The MacLean and Parry combination caused problems all afternoon and it was again MacLean who broke free and Parry put his header wide. This was a great all round performance in terms of quality and commitment - and yes, our two front men got on the score sheet.

Final score: QPR 0 - 2 Cardiff City

Turnbull, Capaldi, McNaughton, Loovens, Purse, Rae, McPhail, Ledley, Sinclair, MacLean, Parry.

Subs: Oakes, Purse, Whittingham, Feeney, Gunter.

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