Cardiff City FC vs. Queens Park Rangers FC (26.12.2022)

In the post-Christmas fixture, Cardiff City hosted Queens Park Rangers on December 26th, 2022, in a match that saw tensions rise but no goals to separate the sides. The encounter was marked by a series of cautions and strategic substitutions as both teams sought supremacy.

The game's first notable event came early at the 4th minute when QPR's midfielder, Tim Iroegbunam, was booked with a yellow card, setting a stern tone for the visitors. Cardiff answered back with their own show of aggression, as Ryan Wintle received a yellow card in the 32nd minute, demonstrating the competitive nature of this Championship encounter.

The second half maintained the intensity, with QPR's Ethan Laird earning himself a booking at the 59th-minute mark. As the match progressed, both teams looked to freshen up their sides and gain an edge through substitutions.

Cardiff made their first swap in the 67th minute, bringing on J. Philogene in an attempt to inject some new energy into the game. QPR responded with a triple substitution in the 73rd minute, with A. Adomah, C. Willock, and L. Dykes entering the fray, showcasing their depth and desire to shift the momentum.

QPR wasn't finished with their tactical changes, bringing on another substitute at the 80th minute, as T. Iroegbunam left the field after his earlier caution. Cardiff's second substitution occurred in the 83rd minute with R. Colwill taking the pitch, as they searched for a late breakthrough.

As the match neared its conclusion, Cardiff's Mahlon Romeo was shown a yellow card in the 85th minute, with Tyler Roberts of QPR also picking up a booking a minute later, reflecting the match's gritty nature.

Despite both teams' efforts, the referee's whistle confirmed the end of a contested battle, which lacked only in goals. The shared spoils meant that both Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers had to be content with a point each in their pursuit of higher standings in the league.

Lineup Cardiff City FC

Lineup Queens Park Rangers FC

Substitutes Cardiff City FC

Substitutes Queens Park Rangers FC

Cardiff City FC

This football club is nicknamed The Bluebirds. Also their club colour is blue. They play in the English league, however they are a Welsh football club from the city of the same name, Cardiff. However, after relegation from the Premier League, they have been operating in the EFL Championship, the second highest competition, since the 2019/20 season. They are currently at home at Cardiff City Stadium, which currently holds 32,280 people after a capacity expansion in 2014.

Queens Park Rangers FC

Queens Park Rangers FC is another in a long line of London football clubs. Its history dates back to 1882 and in its long existence it has tried the Premier League, where it has not achieved any great success. QPR plays its home games at the Loftus Road stadium, which has a capacity of over 18 thousand spectators.

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