ARAMIDE Oteh has admitted that no one was stopping him from taking the penalty that helped QPR defeat Leeds United 2-1 in yesterday’s FA Cup fixture.

The 20-year-old, who is the regular penalty taker for the Under-23’s, immediately headed to get the ball once the ref blew for a foul in the box on Jake Bidwell.

Oteh, who is the top goal-scorer with the Under-23s with 11 goals to his name, explained to www.qpr.co.uk that he’s been itching for an opportunity in the first team and saw the penalty as a great chance to open his account for the season.

The forward explained: “I already said before the game I was taking a penalty if we got one so I just did my usual thing and thankfully it went in. I’ve been itching for my chance and just relieved that I could take it and give a good performance. We are into the next round and that’s the main thing."

He continued: "It was in front of the Leeds fans who were booing so I just had to block it out but I‘ve had a lot of practice at Under-23 level and had to just step up for this game.”

It was a special moment for the youngster who has been at QPR for just under two and a half years now. He has previously netted for the R’s at the Pirelli Stadium in a 3-1 league victory against Burton Albion last year but this was his first goal at Loftus Road and will live long in his memory.

“It’s definitely a big moment for me, I think it’s probably the biggest crowd I’ve played against in my football career. It was just wonderful to be part of a good atmosphere and felt really great. It’s a lot different from playing with the Under-23s.”

And with Steve McClaren opting to field a slightly younger side Oteh got to play with some of those he has featured with at Under-23 level, which he says makes the victory all the sweeter.

“I’ve played with Bright (Osayi-Samuel) and Ossy (Osman Kakay) a lot in the youth team and in front of small crowds so to be doing it in front of thousands at Loftus Road is big for us. I’m really happy to contribute and put us in the hat for the next round.”