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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,414 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Mamadou Lebrun flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ruel Benali.
3.43
0-1Alistair Stewart knocks the ball forward to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun threads the ball through to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Le Saux!
9.11
0-1Frederico Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Milligan. Les Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.07
0-1Frederico Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Chris Brown. Frederico Postiga is warned by the referee! Chris Brown runs off the knock.
16.35
Richard Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Milligan. Les Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Ruel Benali!
22.19
Fernando Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.47
0-1Andy Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, George Dodd. George Dodd surges forward with the ball. George Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Stuart who gathers it comfortably.
32.13
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.10
Alistair Stewart makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Stewart passes the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Peter Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
49.49
Matthew Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Tolley. Richard Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy plays a perfect one-two with Danny Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Robbie Edworthy tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
53.18
Alistair Stewart passes the ball forward to Mamadou Lebrun. Mamadou Lebrun makes a probing pass to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.28
Peter Wright advances with the ball. Peter Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.49
0-1Fernando Helguera passes the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown passes the ball forward but Danny Woodcock is offside!
60.21
Richard Tolley passes the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.31
George Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.13
Richard Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown goes all the way! Chris Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.07
Fernando Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.13
Les Milligan makes a simple pass to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington goes all the way! Kieron Etherington takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.33
George Dodd knocks the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown goes all the way! Chris Brown takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.40
Richard Milburn catches Fernando Helguera on the ankles. Richard Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.19
Matthew Wilson hacks Kieron Etherington from behind! Matthew Wilson is warned by the referee! Kieron Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.13
Daniele Carragher makes a beautiful solo run. Daniele Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Edworthy but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers