Rowlands strike angers Norwich as 10-man QPR snatch victory

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Rangers were at a ground where they had suffered six successive defeats.

And Iain Dowie’s side were reeling when Matt Connolly was dismissed by referee Rob Shoebridge after just 26 minutes,collecting two yellow cards for clumsy challenges.

Ryan Bertrand of Norwich City battles for the ball with QPR's Emmanuel Ledesma at Carrow Road

The controversy came when Rowlands took a free-kick seven minutes later. His first attempt was blocked but the referee ordered a retake after spotting a handball.

Rowlands second effort was also blocked, but this time the official harshly penalised Norwich skipper Mark Fotheringham for encroachment, resulting in yet another free kick.

The home supporters were in uproar and their fury was increased when the persistent Rowlands again stepped forward, this time dispatching an unstoppable low drive.

Rangers were unlucky not to increase their shock lead with Argentine striker Emmanuel Ledesma missing a sitter from six yards.