QPR came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against West Ham at Upton Park this afternoon in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Hogan Ephraim halved the deficit just before the break against his former Club and Matteo Alberti completed the comeback in the second half, slotting home from the penalty spot after Christian Nanetti had been felled in the area.

The afternoon fixture saw Martin Rowlands play 65 minutes for the R's, gaining valuable match practice after missing the opening thee games of the new season through suspension.

Meanwhile Ephraim showed no sign of the shin splints problem which has kept him sidelined so far this campaign, as he played 75 minutes before being replaced.

First Team Coach Iain Dowie told www.qpr.co.uk afterwards: "It was more than just a run out for the likes of Rowlands, Ephraim, Damion Stewart, Adam Bolder, Alberti and Samuel Di Carmine.

"They were up against some excellent opposition. West Ham had Lee Bowyer, Nigel Quashie and Luis Boa Morte all in their side, so it was a good test for our lads.

"It was good to see them in action and obviously the likes of Rowly and Hogan are now in my thoughts ahead of Saturday's game against Doncaster.

"I must say I was also impressed by Romone Rose, who played up front for us, and young Femy Ilesanmi, who was at left back. They both did very well and should be pleased with themselves."

QPR Squad: Crowther, Oastler, Stewart, Harris, Femy, Alberti, Rowlands, Bolder, Di Carmine, Ephraim, Rose, Bulmer, Flood, Arthur, Maguire, Nanetti, Ford.