Grant Leadbitter's 93rd-minute penalty gives Boro victory
QPR's Leroy Fer sent off for handball
Middlesbrough go third in the Championship
Interim QPR boss Neil Warnock missing for personal reasons
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka told Sky Sports:
"I'm really pleased we won the game.I was really confident, it's not the first time he's scored an important penalty. I trust him a lot.
"It's a good test for us after the defeat against Hull, I'm proud of this team."
Image source, Rex FeaturesThe scenes on the touchline and on the pitch said it all tonight, Middlesbrough know just how important that win was - not just for the three points but for the manner in which they were acquired.
Queens Park Rangers were tough to break down and it took persistence and pressure to force the error that brought about the penalty.
When it came, Grant Leadbitter was there to finish and his leadership was keenly felt after his absence in the 3-0 defeat by Hull last time out.
Middlesbrough 1-0 QPR
Yun Suk-young off, Michael Petrasso on for Rangers as they seek a last-gasp equaliser.
Image source, Rex FeaturesMiddlesbrough fans voicing frustration, largely at QPR's spoiling tactics now. Into added time. Five minutes.
Home side trying to work an opening, but Rob Green again smart.
Dimi comes out to claim a QPR corner and ease some Boro nerves.
The game has become slightly scrappy, and harder to predict if or when we'll get a goal or not.
Form would say it's more likely to be Boro, given they've only conceded two in nine home games.