QPR and Bristol City Play Out Goalless Draw
QPR and Bristol City extended their unbeaten streaks with a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road. The Robins, now under the interim charge of Roy Hodgson, have not lost since his appointment, winning their first two games under his leadership. Meanwhile, QPR remain unbeaten in five matches and welcomed back Rumarn Burrell from a three-month injury layoff. Bristol City created more scoring opportunities in the first half, with Scott Twine's half-volley being their best chance. QPR's Joe Walsh made several crucial saves, including a deflected effort from Emil Riis and a loose ball that followed. At the other end, Kieran Morgan's shot went wide, Richard Kone's header was saved by Radek Vitek, and Noah Eile nearly scored an own goal from Paul Smyth's cross. In the second half, Walsh pushed away a shot from Twine, and Smyth sliced a shot wide. QPR head coach Julien Stephan made changes to his forward line, introducing Burrell and Daniel Bennie, but they were unable to create clear-cut chances. Bristol City have kept consecutive clean sheets under Hodgson, who has brought solidity and organization to the team. The game ended with no notable scoring opportunities, and the lack of quality was evident in stoppage time when Tomi Horvat over-hit a pass to Delano Burgzorg. QPR's Stephan praised his players' effort, saying they showed that the season is not over for them, while Bristol City's Hodgson felt the teams cancelled each other out and that his team was more adventurous in the second half.