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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Plymouth held QPR to a 1-1 draw</li><li>Forshaw and Issaka were sent off</li><li>Whittaker scored to earn a point</li></ul>

Wayne Rooney's men hang on: Plymouth secure QPR draw despite being reduced to nine men, as Morgan Whittaker nets stunner

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Plymouth

<p>The match began unfavourably for Plymouth, as QPR took an early lead through Michael Frey who found the back of the net just three minutes into the game, marking his second goal of the season. Despite the early setback, Plymouth responded well and managed to equalise before the half-hour mark through Morgan Whittaker's stunning strike. However, their celebrations were short-lived as Adam Forshaw received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge, leaving his team with 10 men on the pitch.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stop what you are doing and watch this strike from Morgan Whittaker 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/Mnz32W57RV">pic.twitter.com/Mnz32W57RV</a></p>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1827315206659199365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Rooney, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wayne-rooney-man-utd-legend-claims-plymouth-boss-protected-management-not-for-him-championship/blt53fce34af6ae7c39" target="_blank">still in search of his first Sky Bet Championship victory as Plymouth manager</a>, was forced to make tactical adjustments to cope with the numerical disadvantage. In the 62nd minute, he made a triple substitution, bringing on Jordan Houghton, Freddie Issaka, and Michael Obafemi for Darko Gyabi, Brendan Cissoko, and Ryan Hardie. Despite QPR’s dominance in the second half, Plymouth’s backline, led by goalkeeper Conor Hazard, stood resolute. Hazard made two crucial saves late in the game to keep his side level, frustrating the home team and their fans.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>As the match neared its conclusion, the tension heightened as Plymouth were reduced to nine men when teenage substitute Freddie Issaka, who had been brought on to help shore up the defence, was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on QPR’s Kenneth Paal. Despite being two men down, Plymouth’s remaining players displayed tremendous resistance, managing to see out the game and secure a valuable point.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A straight red! 😲<br><br>Freddie Issaka is off and Plymouth are down to NINE players 🟥 <a href="https://t.co/M94O5Xv4DJ">pic.twitter.com/M94O5Xv4DJ</a></p>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1827336270000816129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Rooney can take heart from the spirit and determination his team showed under challenging circumstances. Following a heavy <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/horrendous-start-wayne-rooney-angry-disappointed-plymouth-manager-players-deserved-4-0-sheffield-wednesday-championship/blt5627cdbc59a99956" target="_blank">4-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday</a> on the opening day of the campaign, this draw suggests that Plymouth are beginning to find their feet in the Championship. They will next face Watford in an Carabao Cup second-round tie on Tuesday evening at Vicarage Road.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PLYMOUTH ARGYLE?

Wayne Rooney's men cling on! Plymouth secure QPR draw despite being reduced to NINE men, as Morgan Whittaker nets stunning equalising goal | Goal.com US

Wayne Rooney&apos;s Plymouth Argyle battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers (QPR) despite being reduced to nine men at full-time.

Wayne Rooney&apos;s men hang on: Plymouth secure QPR draw despite being reduced to nine men, as Morgan Whittaker nets stunner