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Akpom scores on Middlesbrough debut as Osayi-Samuel saves QPR from defeat

Chuba Akpom made a goalscoring debut for Middlesbrough as Bright Osayi-Samuel earned Queens Park Rangers a 1-1 draw in a Championship encounter.

Akpom who completed a permanent move from Greek outfit PAOK last Saturday, was handed his first start by Neil Warnock on Saturday and he immediately made an impact.

The former Arsenal youth star opened the scoring in London for Boro in the 19th minute, courtesy of an assist from Patrick McNair.

Nine minutes later, Osayi-Samuel got Mark Warburton's side level with his maiden strike of the season.

Akpom and DR Congo's Britt Assombalonga were in action for 90 minutes while Egypt midfielder Sam Morsy was introduced as a second-half substitute, four minutes after the hour-mark.