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Portsmouth defeats QPR in a thrilling match at Fratton Park
Portsmouth secured a convincing 2-1 victory over QPR in a thrilling encounter at Fratton Park on February 22nd, 2025, as part of Championship Matchday 34. Despite having slightly less possession (47% compared to QPR’s 53%), the home side proved more clinical in front of goal.
Goals from Joe Murphy (48′) and Marlon Ritchie (51′) put Portsmouth ahead, showcasing excellent attacking play and precision. QPR managed to pull one back through Jake Dunne (74′), but their comeback efforts fell short.
The match was characterized by its intensity and tension, evident in the high number of fouls committed by both teams (16 for Portsmouth and 11 for QPR). Three yellow cards were shown to Portsmouth players (Ogilvie, Poole, Saydee), and two to QPR players (Frey, Chair). Despite QPR creating several goal-scoring opportunities (9 shots, 4 on target), Portsmouth’s defense held firm at crucial moments.
The victory leaves Portsmouth in a strong position in the Championship table.
Substitutions portsmouth: at minute 39 R. Poole came in and R. Atkinson went out., at minute 61 T. Devlin came in and Z. Swanson went out., at minute 61 M. Pack came in and I. Hayden went out., at minute 79 C. Saydee came in and M. Ritchie went out., at minute 79 C. Bramall came in and A. Aouchiche went out.
Substitutions qpr: at minute 68 A. Lloyd came in and P. Smyth went out., at minute 68 Yang Min-Hyuk came in and M. Frey went out., at minute 68 J. Colback came in and S. Field went out., at minute 80 H. Ashby came in and K. Saito went out., at minute 87 K. Dembele came in and K. Paal went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portsmouth
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