This must be one of the strongest U23 team we've played for many a year... Hull City: Matt Ingram; Robbie McKenzie, Matthew Pennington, Ryan Hanson, Brandon Fleming; Elliot Bonds, Markus Henriksen; Josh Bowler, Ahmed Salam, Josh Magennis; Norbert Balogh. Queens Park Rangers: Tyla Dickinson; Aaron Drewe, Nathan Carlyle, Franklin Domi, Kai Wollard Innocent; Ben Wells, Faysal Bettache, Amrit Bansal-McNulty; Odysseus Alfa, Lewis Walker, Deshane Daling.
Currently 0-0 after twenty minutes, sounds like they were quicker out the blocks, but we're growing into the game. Magennis just hit bar.
'Markus Henriksen breaks down the right and works his way to the byeline. His pull-back finds Keane Lewis-Potter - who tees up Salam to fire home from 14 yards'. FT: Hull City U23s 2 QPR U23s 1
HDM player ratings... Matt Ingram Has found minutes hard to come by this season behind George Long in the pecking order, but made a number of good saves in the second half and was very commanding throughout. 7 Robbie McKenzie Made one notable surge forward that almost led to a chance, but often found himself on the wrong end of a battle against Deshane Dalling. 5 Matthew Pennington The defender on loan from Everton played for an hour and did well to lead the back line. City conceded seconds after he was replaced by Matty Jacob. 7 Ryan Hanson Ryan Hanson showed promise in the air and did well to snuff out a few QPR attacks. The only member of the starting back line not to have played for the first team this season. 6 Brandon Fleming Brandon Fleming was one of City’s most notable performers. The teenager’s crossing and pace caused havoc and it is no surprise to see why he has been knocking on the door of the first-team during the opening month of the campaign. 7 Elliot Bonds The Guyana international midfielder was given the captain’s armband despite the array on first-team players on display. He was very composed in midfield, playing like a metronome after keeping the team ticking. He also showed glimpses of a superb range of passing and it is not surprising that Grant McCann is already a fan of his. 7 Ahmed Salam Conventionally a winger, Ahmed Salam’s afternoon was spent in a variety of roles, featuring out wide and as a midfielder. His goal late on earned them the victory, a very well-taken finish that Josh Magennis and Balogh were unable to replicate during the game. 7 Josh Bowler His first half goal showed good instinct and he almost doubled his tally before being replaced. Decision making let him down at times though. 7 Markus Henriksen (star man) If its match sharpness fans are concerned about, their worries can be eased. Henriksen was excellent playing as a number 10 and linked up well with the forward line, particularly in the second half as they pushed on for the winning goal. Showed a lot of creativity and was often let down by his teammates at the end of moves he was involved in. Almost capped off his performance with a first half goal, only to be denied by the crossbar. 8 Josh Magennis Was unlucky to be denied after heading Bowler’s cross on target in the first half. He really should have scored in the second half and had plenty of opportunities to do so. 6 Norbert Balogh Having only completed an official move to East Yorkshire over the weekend, it was a first look at the Hungarian, who struggled on the whole against QPR during his 45 minute appearance. The 23-year-old was a very imposing figure and will no doubt improve with more minutes under his belt, as he is lacking in match sharpness after spending the summer without a club. 5 Substitutes: Keane Lewis-Potter The teenager played out on the left in the second half and was quick, showed what he is capable of and provided the assist for Salam’s winner. 6 Matty Jacob Was called into action on a number of occasions and held himself well for the majority. 6 Callum Jones Replaced Bowler in the closing stages on his first appearance at the KCOM Stadium. N/A
