West Bromwich Albion secured a remarkable victory over QPR with a stunning hat-trick from Josh Maja in a thrilling match at Loftus Road. The game started with Lucas Andersen putting QPR in the lead, but West Brom quickly responded with Maja’s header after a fantastic cross from Torbjorn Heggem.
Maja continued his fine form in the second half, scoring two more goals with the assistance of Tom Fellows on the right flank. Despite QPR’s efforts to get back into the game, West Brom’s solid defence and Maja’s clinical finishing proved to be too much for the home side.
The match also saw promising performances from young players like Rayan Kolli and Alfie Lloyd, although QPR captain Steve Cook’s own goal added to their misery. The Baggies could have increased their lead further, but Paul Nardi’s heroics in goal denied Karlam Grant on multiple occasions.
On the other hand, QPR struggled to create meaningful chances, especially with new signing Zan Celar failing to make an impact on his debut. The absence of key players like Ilias Chair and Chris Willock highlighted the urgent need for attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Overall, West Brom’s impressive display and Maja’s goalscoring prowess set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. As for QPR, they will need to regroup quickly and strengthen their squad to avoid similar defeats in the future.
