Queens Park Rangers women played their first home fixture of 2022 this evening. Facing off against Actonians, who made the short journey across West London. Leading up to this match the visitors lost to Kent United. Who the R’s were scheduled to start the new year with. Before this game, the host narrowly beat London Seward. Demi Edwards scoring on the forty fifth minute. Leaving them seventh in the table.
The opening chance of this match came in the seventh minute. When Jordinson headed wide, from a whipped in corner. Soon after the visitors had an opportunity of their own. Odofin seeing her shot saved by McClean. Making a strong save once more, McClean kept the guest out in the twenty sixth minute. Sending the ball flying over the bar. Coming close again, Odofin had the ball in the net. Flag going up for offside. To QPR’s rescue.
At the break the score line remained goalless. Both teams failing to make any significant chances, with a few opportunities fizzling out. To the disappointment of spectators. QPR keeper Katie McClean having a stand out performance. Having recently returned after time away. When play resumed, it was the host who broke the deadlock. Melanie Hall finding the net in the fiftieth minute. Free kick put through the Actonians defence before being tapped in. Levelling the score in the sixty seventh minute, the visitors had a goal. Ward sliding the ball into the bottom corner of the home side’s net. Continuing her brilliant performance this evening, and on Sunday. McClean made an outstanding save seventy minutes in. Palming the ball over the bar. Up the other end, Katie Akerman found the ball at her feet. Letting a shot fly from range into the top corner. One of the best strikes you’ll ever see, or have seen. Finding space excellently the midfielder made the most of the pass. Unbelievable! Ending off this dramatic derby was another save by the QPR keeper. Catching a pointless effort from distance.
In conclusion this evening’s game was everything you need for a thriller. Fantastic goals, brilliant saves and determination from two teams. Who only are separated by a few miles. A great advert for women’s football.
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