Championship

Josh Ruffels stuns fans with spectacular audacious finish for Huddersfield

Josh Ruffels stuns fans with a spectacular audacious finish to his goal for Huddersfield, helping them on to win 2-1 at Queens Park Rangers.

Josh Ruffels scored his first two goals for Huddersfield Town – including the stunning winner – as the Championship‘s bottom side overcame high-flying Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.

Lyndon Dykes had taken just 81 seconds to put the hosts ahead in his 100th appearance for the club, with the opener coming just moments after Seny Dieng kept Danny Ward out in a one-on-one at the other end.

The Terriers were quick to respond as the frenzied early pace of the game continued, with Ruffels levelling with a powerful finish into the top corner.

The defender decisively beat Dieng again with a hooked overhead finish from the top of the box before the break.

Terriers goalkeeper Lee Nicholls made two crucial second-half saves, denying Tim Iroegbunam and Taylor Richards, as Huddersfield hung on for their first win away from home this season.

Despite their victory, Huddersfield remain bottom of the Championship, two points behind Wigan and West Bromwich Albion, while QPR’s third defeat in four games sees them slip to sixth.

Stop that @JRuffels93 🤯#htafc pic.twitter.com/DlzR7AxZVA

— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) November 8, 2022

QPR’s Mick Beale: “We didn’t deserve anything because we were told before that set-plays would be big in the game, and counter-attacks, and that we couldn’t concede in either of those moments. Then we concede from two set-plays – that’s five out of the last six goals conceded – and it doesn’t matter what the staff are asking the players to do if they don’t want to go and attack the ball.

“In between that we played some really good football, but Huddersfield put their bodies on the line and if I’m their manager I’m absolutely delighted in terms of their togetherness and work-rate. This last week or so has not been good enough. It’s our sticky patch. We need to wake up.”

Huddersfield’s Mark Fotheringham: “It’s been unfortunate for us in recent weeks and that’s what happens when you’re bottom of the league. But the boys have shown determination and a great attitude to work their way out of the situation and I really believe this was a turning point for our season.

“Many people have been doubting me since I was a young lad at Celtic and started in football, and I’ve always come strong, and I’m always going to make this team mentally strong.”

🗣️ “These are the nights you dream of. Credit to the travelling fans, I’m glad we put a smile on their faces.”

Huddersfield Town defender Josh Ruffels reacts after scoring a brace to help the Terriers win 2-1 away at QPR.

Listen 👉 https://t.co/iJbQaxtR2E #HTAFC | #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/EpLbzbhc0W

— BBC Sport West Yorkshire (@BBCWYS) November 8, 2022

As mentioned, Josh Ruffels stuns fans with his spectacular audacious finish for Huddersfield to help them win 2-1 against QPR…

@kengrayy: That is dirty

@Brannagoat8: Made in oxford 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

@Tom91422707: Who needs a striker 😂 #htafc

@hxterrier: Have you seen Danny Ward’s reaction 🤣🤣🤣

@burtoncp78: I just want to fill my timeline with this @JRuffels93 goal for the foreseeable future #htafc

@MarkNJohnson: I’ve watched this many times and still don’t understand what is happening but I love it

@Matty1994: That’s unbelievable 👌🏻🤣🤣 @JRuffels93

@lewiishall: Still can’t believe it 😍

@lane_henry: I miss him #oufc

@VivWatson1: Won’t ever get tired of watching this goal.

@exslb1: A thing of BEAUTY #htafc

@lomax__: How the hell has he managed that

@pipdunn: What a truly fantastic goal from @JRuffels93. Amazing!

@Ebonyannne: Omg Josh Ruffles you was amazing @JRuffels93

@JWG92: And people are saying it wasn’t his fault 😅😂😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

@JoeKelly14: Puskas winner right there. Take a bow😍

@OliverEatonYT: Now that’s what you call a winner. #htafc

@pfc_harry: Jesus 🤣🤣

@PrawnSlummer: That goal really Ruffels some feathers…

@IJTrueBlue: Ruffelinho!!!!

@CLC__x: What a finish 😭

@michaelfoster93: I’ve watched this 100 times and it’s still outrageous 🤤

@meandymitchell: In life it’s always the moment when you have totally given up hope when YOU SMASH THE FUCK OUT OF QPR AND JOSH RUFFELS TURNS INTO PRIME ROBERTO CARLOS AND THEN WE GET PROMOTED TO THE PREM!!!!!

@keanomfc: Oooooofff 🔥🔥

@ryan_murton: OK OK OK. That’s one of the most insane goals I’ve seen in my life!

@forverayellow: quality goal that, still very much miss him, was class for oxford