Queen's Park Rangers took the field on Sunday night to face the only team that defeated them: second place cohabitants NAFC Origami.
With top spot within sight, QPR was determined to make the most of this game and it showed. Observers weren't shocked to see a tight, level match between the two second-place teams, with the first half featuring very little in terms of real scoring chances.
The exception came from the right foot of Aziz - returning from a long pause - who hit the crossbar from a direct free kick.
The second half got on its way with the same deadlocked result, with QPR displaying some good game play. With 15 minutes left, QPR's good work paid off thanks to a soft pass by Bovdis for Aziz who hammered the ball passed NAFC's goalkeeper.
NAFC demonstrated that they were no pushovers and fully deserved their ranking order, mounting pressure on the QPR defense. With five minutes left, NAFC tied the game up following a dubious free kick awarded to them.
A few minutes after the tying goal, NAFC completed their comeback by scoring from a direct free kick taken in magisterial fashion, leaving no chance for QPR's Kang.
"A heartbreaking match, for both the result and how it matured. It's up to us to make the most of the mistakes we made today and not repeat them - that's what champions are made of", said QPR captain Fasano after the match.
Box Score
NAFC Orgami 2, QPR 1
QPR Goals: Aziz
QPR Cautions: None
Line Up
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Arzumanian, Fasano, Gocool, Mulchan, Zaman.
Midfielders: Aziz, Bovdis, Fazli, Kodjayan, Melendez, Stypka.
Forward: Chippy
Next Match: QPR vs. Allstars; Sunday August 24, 2014; Field 2, 4:45pm.
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