QPR and Bristol City Share the 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 Robins, under interim manager Roy Hodgson, have not suffered a defeat since his appointment, while QPR remain unbeaten in five matches. The home side welcomed back Rumarn Burrell from a three-month injury layoff, and he made a substitute appearance in the second half. Bristol City had the better chances in the first half, with Scott Twine and Mark Sykes threatening, but QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh made crucial saves to deny them. At the other end, Kieran Morgan and Richard Kone had opportunities, but their efforts were off target or saved by City's on-loan keeper Radek Vitek. The second half saw QPR head coach Julien Stephan make changes to his forward line, introducing Burrell and Daniel Bennie, but the visitors' defense held firm. The match ended with both teams creating few clear-cut chances, and the draw was a fair reflection of the game. QPR's Stephan praised his players' effort, stating that they showed the season is not over yet, while Bristol City's Hodgson felt that his team was more adventurous in the second half and could have scored.