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2016/17 Season Opener: Preston North End vs QPR
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2016/17 Season Opener: Preston North End vs QPR
Preston North End 2016/17 Season: QPR v PNE, Saturday 20th August 2016
Preston North End Football Club is a professional football club in Preston, Lancashire, England
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© DAVE KENDALL
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This evocative photograph captures the excitement and tension of the 2016/17 Preston North End (PNE) vs Queens Park Rangers (QPR) season opener, held on the 20th of August at Deepdale Stadium. The image, taken by renowned sports photographer Dave Kendall, encapsulates the essence of a football match day, with the vibrant colors of the PNE and QPR kits contrasting against the lush green grass of the pitch. The moment in time frozen within this frame finds both teams locked in a fierce battle for possession, as midfielder Ben Pearson of Preston North End shields the ball from his QPR counterpart, Massimo Luongo. The intensity of the encounter is palpable, with the determined expressions of the players and the passionate cheers of the fans in the background. The atmosphere at Deepdale that day was electric, as the home team looked to start their campaign with a victory. The crowd, clad in their iconic red and white stripes, roared their support for their team, creating an electrifying ambiance that could be felt both on and off the pitch. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that the season would bring, this image serves as a reminder of the unwavering passion and commitment of the fans and players alike. It encapsulates the spirit of football, where every match is a new opportunity to create history and make memories. As the sun began to set over Deepdale, the outcome of the game remained uncertain, but one thing was clear: the 2016/17 season was off to an unforgettable start.
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