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[Steve Russell]

Hanwell Town (1) – QPR Development Squad (2)

Team: Salamon, Jude-Boyd, McCann, Harrack, Fox, Gape, Murphy, Bala, Smyth, Kolli, Petrie
Sub Not Used: Cant

Attendance: 382

An interesting starting line-up at the Powerday Stadium included recent signings Morgan Fox and Paul Smyth.

The match eventually got underway at 7.20pm and with less than a minute in, it was the home side that went close to
opening the scoring. A free kick was deflected en route to goal, but Matteo Salamon managed to get down and hold
onto the ball.

A great run by Paul Smyth concluded with a good ball into the box, but no one was able to get on the end of it.

In the 13th minute, following a trip on a Hanwell player just outside the box, Bernie Tanner stepped up and his free kick
received a deflection before entering the net.

On 28 minutes, as the lively Geordies No.7 burst through, Matteo Salamon was forced down to make a brave
save. The R’s keeper then denied another good effort from the same player.

Rangers nabbed an equaliser a few minutes before the break after a foul on Paul Smyth just outside the box.
Harry Murphy swung the free kick over towards the far post, where Rayan Kolli was on hand to nod the ball in from
close range. Half-time: 1-1.

Two changes were made for the resumption of play, which saw Alfie Tuck replace Dominic Gape and Paul Smyth made
way for a trialist.

The early stages of the second-half produced very little for either side.

But Rangers took the lead in the 63rd minute when Steven Bala took a touch in the box before spinning round and
banging the ball past the keeper.

Following a deep cross from the left, after Matteo Salamon had pushed the ball away, he collided with an opponent
and then required some attention.

The tempo picked up considerably in the final period of the game and the R’s keeper made further excellent saves.

A minute or so from the ninety, George Legg did well when he tipped Steven Bala’s powerful shot over the crossbar.

The final three changes were made earlier in the half when Jake Leahy, Sam Sackey and a trialist came on for Noah McCann,
Morgan Fox and Rayan Kolli respectively.

The Development Squad take on the South African side, Supersport United U21’s next, in a behind-closed-doors friendly
at Heston.

Thanks to Joe English for the lift home.

Steve Russell...

[Steve Russell]

Will have some of my latest badges with me,
'Trevor Francis - from a Mush in Shepherds Bush'
£3.00 each....

[Steve Russell]

Tonight's match details from the Club...

QPR Development Squad are back in friendly action on Tuesday night as we prepare to take on
non-league Hanwell Town.

Paul Furlong's young R's make the short trip to the Powerday Stadium for our penultimate fixture of the
pre-season campaign.

The Dev Squad impressed in a 1-1 friendly draw against Crystal Palace Under-21s on Saturday, and will be looking
to make further progress ahead of our league campaign beginning against Coventry City U21s in a fortnight.

R's fans can support the team this evening with tickets priced £10 Adults, £5 Concessions/Children - cash and card
payments accepted. Concessions include: Over 65s, Students, Emergency/NHS Workers, Veterans, PL/EFL Season Ticket
Holders. Valid ID is required for all concessions.

Full address: Hanwell Town FC, The Powerday Stadium, Perivale Lane, Greenford, UB6 8TL.