Premier League
Dec 8, 2012 3.00pm
2
2
HT : 1 1
FT
  • James McCarthy 19' goal
  • James McCarthy 74' goal
  • goal Ryan Nelsen 26'
  • yellowcard Adel Taarabt 45'
  • goal Djibril Cissé 71'

Queens Park Rangers still winless after draw with Wigan Athletic

QPR still winless after draw with Wigan

Queens Park Rangers are still looking for their first league win of the season after drawing 2-2 with Wigan this afternoon.

The hosts took the lead after 20 minutes when James McCarthy fired a fine volley past the outstretched hands of former England number one Rob Green.

QPR were only behind for a matter of minutes, however, as Adel Taarabt's corner found Ryan Nelson, who powered his header past Ali Al-Habsi.

Wigan almost hit back just as quickly after a defensive mix-up presented Franco Di Santo with a great chance to restore his side's lead, but the striker missed the target from point-blank range.

Green was called into action to deny the hosts five minutes into the second half when Stephane M'Bia was caught in possession, resulting in a close-range chance for McCarthy but the QPR keeper was equal to it.

QPR took the lead with 20 minutes remaining when Djibril Cisse ended a quick counter-attack with a first-time left-footed finish.

This lead didn't last long either, however, as poor marking allowed McCarthy to slot home from close range just two minutes later.

Green was forced into making a fine save late on to deny Wigan claiming all three points as QPR remain bottom of the table.

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