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Goals and Highlights: Preston North End 0-2 QPR in EFL Championship Match 2023
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, QPR wins the match.
🚨 90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⚽ 87'
Goooooal for QPR!
Chris Willock finishes inside the area and scores his team's second goal.
⏱️ 85'
The pace drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
⏱️ 80'
Delay in the match due to a knock on QPR's Elijah Dixon-Bonner, he is assisted on the field.
⏱️ 75'
Dangerous play by QPR, Andre Dozzell's shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.
⏱️ 70'
Preston North makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on offense and trying to win the game.
⏱️ 65'
QPR maintains pressure all over the pitch in search of a defensive error.
⏱️ 60'
Preston North goalkeeper Freddie Woodman made several saves in the second half and prevented QPR from scoring another goal in the match.
⚽ 55'
Goooooal for QPR!
Paul Smyth finishes with his right foot after assistance from Ilias Chair and puts his team ahead on the scoreboard.
⏱️ 51'
QPR plays long positions to cool down Preston North who had several dangerous attacks.
🚨 46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score stands at Preston North 0-0 QPR.
🚨 45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 41'
QPR plays much better in the final minutes, puts Preston North in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.
⏱️ 36'
Preston North plays a little better at the beginning of the match, their 4-2-3-1 roster manages to control the ball.
🚩 31'
QPR will take their first corner kick of the game, there is danger in the Preston North goal.
⏱️ 25'
Great save by Asmir Begovic! The QPR goalkeeper avoids a dangerous play and sends the ball for a corner kick.
🟨 20'
First yellow card of the game and it goes to QPR player Lyndon Dykes.
🚩 14'
First corner kick of the game for Preston North, Will Keane will be in charge of taking it.
⏱️ 10'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first goal of the game.
⏱️ 5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
🚨 0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Preston North End Lineup
These are the XI players who will play today:
📋 TEAM NEWS: Tonight’s #pnefc side facing @QPR at Deepdale. 💪
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) December 1, 2023
Calvin Ramsay makes his first start for the club, while Brad Potts misses out through suspension. pic.twitter.com/8LvW47Ozsj
QPR roster
These are the XI players who will play today:
🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨
— QPR FC (@QPR) December 1, 2023
Four changes for Friday night 🔢 pic.twitter.com/LafYVyHC9d
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Geoff Eltringham.
Assistant Referee 1: Philip Dermott.
Assistant Referee 2: Akil Howson.
Fourth referee: Andy Davies.
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two English teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of the teams in the EFL Championship.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on February 28, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Deepdale. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Preston North End and QPR have faced each other on multiple occasions, of the last 5 games between these two teams, on two occasions the winner was Preston North End, there were two draws and once QPR emerged victorious.
Arrival Preston North End
The English team from Preston North End is already at the stadium and is ready for its game of the 2023-2024 season.
Team news on its way... 🔜#pnefc
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) December 1, 2023
Welcome!
We are just under an hour before the match between Preston North End and QPR kicks off at Deepdale. Both teams will go out in search of victory. Who will make it this afternoon? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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What time is the Preston North End vs QPR match for EFL Championship Match 2023?
This is the start time of the game Preston North End vs QPR of December 1st in several countries:
Argentina: 4:00 PM.
Bolivia: 3:00 PM.
Brazil: 4:00 PM.
Chile: 4:00 PM.
Colombia: 2:00 PM.
Ecuador: 2:00 PM.
United States (ET): 3:00 PM.
Spain: 9:00 PM.
Mexico: 2:00 PM.
Paraguay: 3:00 PM.
Peru: 2:00 PM.
Uruguay: 4:00 PM.
Latest QPR roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Asmir Begovic, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clark-Salter, Osman Kakay, Sam Field, Jack Colback, Andre Dozzell, Kenneth Paal, Albert Adomah, Ilias Chair and Sinclair Armstrong.
Latest Preston North End roster
These were the XI players who started the last game:
Freddie Woodman, Liam Lindsay, Jordan Storey, Greg Cunningham, Brad Potts, Alan Browne, Ryan Ledson, Benjamin Whiteman, Will Keane, Liam Millar and Duane Holmes.
QPR players to watch
The next three players are considered key for QPR and it is likely that any of them can score in the game against West Bromwich Albion. Player Kenneth Paal (#22) is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Friday. Midfielder Ilias Chair (#10) is another extremely important on-pitch distributor and is the team's biggest assister in the EFL Championship. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, 36-year-old goalkeeper Asmir Begovic (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Friday.
QPR in the tournament
QPR had a bad start to the season in the EFL Championship, they are at the bottom of the tournament. Until week 18 of the tournament they have a total of 12 points with 3 games won, 4 tied and 11 lost. They are located in twenty-second position in the general table and if they want to move up the position they will have to win the match. Friday's game will be very difficult as Preston North End is a good team and they arrive motivated. Their last game was on 21 November 2023, they lost 2-1 against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium and thus suffered another defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and win.
Preston North End players to watch
The next three players are considered key for Preston North End and it is likely that any of them can score in the game against QPR. The English player Will Keane (#7) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and make plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Friday. Midfielder Duane Holmes (#25) is another distributor of play on the court that is extremely important, his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 26-year-old goalkeeper Freddie Woodman (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Friday .
Preston North End in the tournament
Preston North End have had a great start to the season in the EFL Championship, they are at the top of the tournament table. Until week 18 of the tournament they have a total of 28 points after 8 games won, 4 tied and 6 lost. They are located in eighth position in the general table and if they want to steal eighth place from Sunderland AFC they will have to win the match. Their last game was on November 28, 2023, they lost 1-0 against Hull City at The MKM Stadium and thus achieved another defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
Deepdale is located in the city of Preston, England. It will be the venue for this match and has a capacity of 23,408 spectators. Opened in 1875, it is one of the oldest stadiums in England and is currently the home of Preston North End of the EFL Championship.
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