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City was two seconds off having to settle for a draw in the match after Niclas Elibadon's efforts canceled Matt Smith's opener for QPR.
But Famara Diedhiou had the courage to convert a penalty kick out of play after Luke Freeman made a mistake on Josh Brownhill.
It was the ninth consecutive victory for City in all competitions. Their seventh place in the league placed them in fifth place in the second row.
There was also a late penalty at the Hawthorns where Jay Rodriguez scored to earn a 2-2 draw against West Brom with Nottingham Forest.
A goal from Stefan Johansen gave Forest the lead at halftime, but Jacob Murphy equalized at the start of the second half.
Ryan Yates restored Forest's advantage in the 65th minute, but Alexander Milosevic denied victory over Dwight Gayle, allowing Rodriguez to score for his 17th goal of the season.
Bolton's difficulties improved their chances of survival as Callum Connolly's second-half goal allowed them to beat Birmingham 1-0.
Rotherham staged an animated riposte in Hull for a valuable 2-2 draw in his relegation fight.
Hull had control thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen and Fraizer Campbell, but a second half response from Anthony Forde and a goal from Robbie McKenzie allowed Rotherham to save the goal.
Millwall and Sheffield on Wednesday played a goalless draw at The Den.
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