After their late win against Coventry, Queens Park Rangers were back in action. Taking on Swansea City at Loftus Road. Going into this evenings match the host have been unbeaten since the new year. Whereas the guest have had less favourable form, leaving them seventeenth in the table. Making three points a must come full time.
Queens Park Rangers started the first half well. Making an early charge towards the Swans goal. Sadly, not being able to find the net. Swansea clearing their lines with a last-ditch attempt. Positive play from the host. The match calmed down after that burst, chances proving hard to be created. Lasting until the thirty fifth minute. When Willock whipped in a cross for Austin, but being caught by the keeper. As the break approached Swansea were through. The shot going wide, without any real danger.
At half time the scores were level. Neither side managing to maintain periods of play, to the disappointment of thirteen thousand fans. Including a vast number of travelling supporters. Beginning brightly, Swansea had an early second half chance. David Marshall pushing Piroe’s shot just past the post. Keeping the Rs in the game. Up the other end, QPR smashed a shot against the post. Luke Amos unfortunate to hit the woodwork after making a darting move. With fifteen minutes to go the teams were looking for an opener. The visitors seeming more likely to break the deadlock, coming close on seventy-seven minutes. George Thomas made his way onto the field, and it proved to be an inspired sub. Almost setting Dykes through on goal. Ben Hamer blocking the forward from scoring. On the eighty-eight-minute Swansea had the ball in the net. But the officials deemed Obafemi offside, to QPR's relief. Things went from bad to worse for Swansea. Colliding with Austin, Flynn Downes won himself a red card. Leaving swans to see out injury time a man short.
In conclusion this evening’s affair was a bore draw. Neither side being able to find the finish touch. QPR missing the easiest chance of the game, potentially costing them later on. Maybe even being the difference in a promotion.
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