Queens Park Rangers defeat Sheffield Wednesday 0-2: Owls improve their chances of survival
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Djeidi Gassiama’s and Anthony Musaba’s goals gave Sheffield Wednesday an important victory over Queens Park Rangers as they fought to stay in the Championship.
Isaac Hayden’s attempt clearance cannoned off former Paris St-Germain players Gassama into his own goal to give the Owls a lead.
Gassama then turned provider, as he teed Musaba up to smash past Asmir Begovic.
QPR’s Lucas Andersen hit a shot against the crossbar, but they couldn’t find a way to beat James Beadle.
Wednesday are only one point behind Huddersfield (21st), while QPR remain four points above drop zone.
The Owls, who also won the earlier match between the two teams at Hillsborough, scored late and took all three points.
Chris Willock and Sinclair Armstrong both had early shots but were unable trouble Beadle, the Wednesday goal.
Ian Poveda, who is always lively, whipped a cross into the QPR box for Josh Windass. He was in an excellent position but he couldn’t divert the ball.
Gassama replaced Poveda, who was injured before the half-time break. He almost made an immediate impact when he got behind the Hoops’ defence and fired wide.
Gassama’s goal was not just a stroke of luck. He danced between defenders, got to the byeline and crossed into the box.
Hayden’s clearance was aimed directly at Gassama. It bounced off Gassama into the net.
QPR was almost level in minutes, as Danish midfielder Andersen sent an effort crashing into the crossbar. Beadle had been beaten.
Armstrong scored late in the game as the Hoops sought an equaliser.
Musaba’s clinical strike in the sixth minute added time completed a perfect day for the visitors.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl told BBC Radio Sheffield:
“I saw a strong reaction from my squad. I wanted to see an aggressive team that was fighting for the club and not looking too far into the future.
“Some players have shown in the past that they are not ready for this battle, but today I saw a group who was.”
“We changed shape and I replaced five players.”
“Gassama demonstrated how important he can become when he fights in this way, it was fantastic.”
QPR boss Marti Ciufuentes spoke to BBC Radio London
“It is a very disappointing day. I am of course responsible for my team’s performance. Today, we did not deliver the performance we wanted.
“We had more clear-cut opportunities than them overall, but they took the two and that is what counts in football.
“The first 60/70 minute were not very good, perhaps we should have conceded that goal to wake us up and understand the importance of this game.
“Everyone understands that 46 points will unfortunately not be enough [to stay up] The reality is that we still have a lot of games left to play and we must perform well.”
Line-ups
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- 1Begovic
- 3Dunne
- 5S Cook
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- 14HaydenBooked in 40minsSubstituted ForDykesWhat is the best way to get in touch with you? 69′The following are some of the most recent and relevant articles.Booked in 76mins
- 8Field
- 7Willock
- 25AndersenBooked for 90 Minutes
- 10Chair
- 30ArmstrongSubstitute forAdomahIt is worth mentioning that 90+3′The following are some of the most recent and relevant articles.
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- 11Smyth
- 15Fox
- 16Hodge
- 19Dixon-Bonner
- 20Cannon
- 21Larkeche
- 32Walsh
- 37Adomah
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- 6Iorfa
- 5Diaby
- 20Ihiekwe
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- 2PalmerBooked in 43mins
- 10BannanBooked for 90 Minutes
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- 1Dawson
- 3Pedersen
- 4Vaulks
- 13Paterson
- 14ValentÃn
- 22Hendrick
- 41Gassama
- 42Cadamarteri
- 45Musaba
Live Text
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Queens Park Rangers 0 – Sheffield Wednesday 2
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Second half ends with Queens Park Rangers 0 and Sheffield Wednesday 2.
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Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Anthony Musaba, (Sheffield Wednesday), right footed strike from the centre box to the high center of the goal. Djeidi Gazsama assisted following a fast-break.
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Lucas Andersen, Queens Park Rangers, is given the yellow card after a foul.
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Djeidi gassama (Sheffield Wednesday), wins a free-kick on the right wing.
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Lucas Andersen (Queens Park Rangers) is fouled.
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Dominic Iorfa, Sheffield Wednesday, was fouled.
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Lyndon Dykes of Queens Park Rangers wins a penalty kick in the offensive half.
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Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Albert Adomah takes the place of Sinclair Armstrong.
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Barry Bannan is shown the yellow for a bad offence.
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Barry Bannan is fouled (Sheffield Wednesday).
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Chris Willock, Queens Park Rangers, wins a penalty kick in the offensive half.
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Djeidi gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) is fouled.
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Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers), wins a free-kick in the defensive quarter.
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Attempt missed. Jimmy Dunne’s (Queens Park Rangers), header from the middle of the box, is just a little bit too high. Ilias chair assisted with a cross.
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Attempt missed. Sinclair Armstrong’s (Queens Park Rangers), from very close, is high and wide right. Paul Smyth assisted.
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Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday), wins a free-kick in the defensive quarter.
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Morgan Fox (Queens Park Rangers), foul.
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Barry Bannan is fouled (Sheffield Wednesday).
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Paul Smyth, Queens Park Rangers, wins a free-kick on the right wing.
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