QPR and Bristol City Play to a Scoreless Draw

Queens Park Rangers and Bristol City extended their recent unbeaten streaks with a 0-0 tie at Loftus Road. The Robins, under interim manager Roy Hodgson, have not lost since his appointment and had won their first two matches under his guidance. Rangers, meanwhile, are unbeaten in five matches and welcomed back Rumarn Burrell from injury, who made a substitute appearance after over three months out. City had the better chances in the first half, with Scott Twine missing a half-volley opportunity. QPR's goalkeeper Joe Walsh made several key saves, including stopping a shot from Mark Sykes and a deflected effort from Emil Riis. In the second half, Walsh pushed away a shot from Twine, and Paul Smyth sliced a shot wide. QPR head coach Julien Stephan made changes to his forward line, bringing on Burrell and Daniel Bennie, but the team struggled to create clear-cut chances. Bristol City have kept consecutive clean sheets under Hodgson and looked solid and organized. Both teams worked hard, but there were no notable chances in the closing stages. The match ended with Tomi Horvat over-hitting a pass, allowing Walsh to collect. QPR's Julien Stephan praised his team's effort, saying, 'The season is not finished, and I think the players showed that in their mindset today.' Bristol City's Roy Hodgson thought the teams 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.'