Dec 08, 2024 00:30 IST



The 19-year-old Kolli was brought in as an early substitute after striker Zan Celar left the field injured.





QPR boss Marti Cifuentes hopes Rayan Kolli’s first goals prove to be ‘the first of many’ after the youngster starred in a 3-0 win over Norwich. The win was Rangers’ first at home this season and lifted them out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone. The 19-year-old Kolli was brought in as an early substitute after striker Zan Celar left the field injured. The youngster’s contract expires next summer and he has not yet agreed a new contract. He was overlooked for much of the season, despite Cifuentes’ attacking options being limited by injuries to key players. But he certainly took his chance to impress, heading in Rangers’ second goal and then slotting in the third. “I am extremely happy for Rayan. It wasn’t just the goals, but that he understood what was needed,” Cifuentes said. “Hopefully he will now understand what he needs to continue to improve as a player and it is the first of many. “He is a talented player and since I came here we have tried to give him some opportunities, but unfortunately he suffered injuries last season. “This season a number of things have slowed down the process of getting minutes again. Today he got a chance and football is about being in the right place at the right time. “He needs to understand what it takes to take the next step to become a professional footballer and play at this level.” Rangers, bottom of the table a few weeks ago, have now gone four games without defeat and three without conceding a goal. Finally achieving the elusive first home win seemed like another big step in the right direction. “I am happy for the players. They have worked hard to achieve this and the fans have waited too long,” said Cifuentes. “Today we are very happy, but we have to be aware that we have an important match on Wednesday. “Enjoy tonight, but then we’ll go again tomorrow and make sure we’re ready for Wednesday.” Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup revealed he invited his players to give their views on the team’s poor away form. The Canaries have lost three of their last four matches on the road and have not won since September. “The best part of today was actually the time we spent in the locker room after the game, where I asked the boys to make their voices heard and say what exactly we need when we travel away from home,” said Thorup. “Every team we play will try to make it a tough battle and make it a game with a lot of set pieces and stops in the game. “We have to deal with that better. We have to accept that this is just a fact and that leaving home will be one big struggle. “I asked them for some thoughts and reflections because it’s so easy for them to say, ‘He should have done better,’ and it’s bigger than that. “We have to tackle it now and make sure Tuesday evening is better. “For us it is important to discover how we can improve. That’s all that matters to me.”


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