Queens Park Rangers Left Frustrated by Late Draw Against Plymouth Argyle.
Martí Cifuentes, the head coach of Queens Park Rangers, has expressed his disappointment following his team’s late concession, which led to dropping two points in their away fixture against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday night.
The West London side took the lead in the 73rd minute courtesy of a goal from Sam Field, putting them in a promising position to secure a vital victory. A win would have seen Cifuentes’ team move six points clear of the relegation zone with only four matches left to play.
However, the mood quickly turned sour as Albert Adomah, who entered the game shortly after Field’s goal, inadvertently became the culprit for QPR’s setback. A defensive mix-up saw goalkeeper Asmir Begovic struggle to deal with a cross from a corner, resulting in the ball deflecting off the 36-year-old Adomah and trickling into the net.
While the result secures a point on the road and elevates QPR to 16th place in the standings, both Cifuentes and his players will feel a sense of missed opportunity as they approach the final stretch of the season. With crucial matches against Hull City, Preston North End, Leeds United, and Coventry City looming, dropping points in such a manner is a bitter pill to swallow.
Hear from the gaffer following our draw with Plymouth 🗣 pic.twitter.com/AW1pjRQYGM
— QPR FC (@QPR) April 9, 2024
Reflecting on the game, Cifuentes lamented his team’s failure to capitalize on their lead and seal the victory, highlighting a recurring issue throughout the season. He emphasized the importance of securing a second goal to put games to bed, stating, “Try to score the second goal
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