Queens Park Rangers women headed to Harlow Town on fine form. Having picked up maximum points from games since the new year, including a derby day victory against Actonians. Thanks to a wonderful strike from Katie Akerman. Harlow have also seen an improvement in their form, winning three out of their previous four matches. Only losing to Cambridge City.
Starting the match brightly, QPR had a chance within a minute. Making use of an over-the-top ball which Harlow failed to clear. Who would go on to have two chances after recovering possession. Seeing two efforts go wide of the post. Pressing for an opener Harlow had an opportunity through Stephenson, but Katie McClean made a great save to keep her out. Setting up Demi Edwards to break the deadlock. Shooting from distance, and finding the back of the net. Giving the visitors a lead this afternoon on fourteen minutes. Trying to level the score, Harlow were back in the Rs box. Dribbling down the wing, in open space. Bruno doubling up on the chance. Almost getting a second, QPR came close on twenty minutes. Smashing the ball inches past the post. Edging ever closer, the guest saw a shot just got over the bar. After working hard in midfield to set up the chance.
At half time both teams had put on a great show. QPR were on the front foot going into the break, but Harlow had not been far off. Creating a handful of chances during the opening forty-five minutes. Showing determination, the host resumed play with an early chance. Addison sending the ball across the box, finding no one. Winning a corner in the process. Still trying to find an equaliser Addison forced Mclean into a mistake. Katie recovering well to keep the ball out, leaving the Rs ahead. By narrow margins. Queens Park Rangers grew as a team following this, going on to have a few opportunities of their own. Wickert being the only reason the gap did not increase. Before fulltime Harlow snuck one more chance. Box clipping the ball past Lucie White, and just wide of the post. Handing the three points to the R’s
In conclusion this afternoon’s match was a great watch. Two teams working tirelessly, and showing spirit. Harlow narrowly going down to a moment of Edwards excellence. Certainly, a club I’d recommend a visit to.
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