QPR and Bristol City Share Spoils in Goalless Draw

Queens Park Rangers and Bristol City played out a 0-0 stalemate at Loftus Road, extending their respective unbeaten runs. The visitors, now under the guidance of interim boss Roy Hodgson, have not tasted defeat since his appointment and had won their first two matches under his stewardship. QPR, meanwhile, are unbeaten in five outings and welcomed back Rumarn Burrell from a three-month injury layoff. Bristol City looked the more threatening side in the first half, with Scott Twine spurning their best chance. Goalkeeper Joe Walsh was in fine form for QPR, denying Twine, Mark Sykes, and Emil Riis. At the other end, Kieran Morgan and Richard Kone both missed the target, while Noah Eile almost scored an own goal. After the interval, Walsh continued to impress, pushing away a Twine shot and watching as Paul Smyth sliced a shot wide. QPR head coach Julien Stephan rang the changes midway through the second half, introducing Burrell and Daniel Bennie, but the hosts were unable to break down a resolute Bristol City defense. The visitors have now kept back-to-back clean sheets under Hodgson, who has brought a sense of solidity to the team. Both sides worked tirelessly, but clear-cut chances were at a premium, with Tomi Horvat's over-hit pass in stoppage time summing up the lack of quality on display. QPR boss Stephan praised his players' effort, saying, 'The season is not finished, and I think the players showed that in their mindset today.' Bristol City's Hodgson, meanwhile, felt the teams had canceled each other out, saying, 'I thought we were a bit more adventurous in the second half, and the chances that were there went our way.'