Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,303 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
2.20
Juan Lorenzo threads the ball through to Fernando Helguera. Fernando Helguera makes a probing pass to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.29
Juan Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Fernando Helguera. Fernando Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.32
George Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown goes all the way! Chris Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
9.31
Fernando Helguera surges forward with the ball. Fernando Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.42
Tim Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.50
Matthew Wilson hacks Rafael Mercado from behind! Matthew Wilson is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Mercado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.56
Tim Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.46
George Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Tim Chadwick. The referee calls over George Dodd and warns him to calm down! Tim Chadwick runs off the knock.
20.49
Yurtcan Kayis threads the ball through to Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
24.23
Richard Tolley makes a simple pass to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.06
Queens Park Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.54
Matthew Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Helguera. Fernando Helguera threads the ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown goes all the way! Chris Brown makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Arthur Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Fernando Helguera knocks the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
49.20
Vitor Alves lofts the ball long. Rafael Mercado plays a perfect one-two with Francis Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Rafael Mercado shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.45
Imashirou Fujita kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga goes all the way! Florin Stinga rockets a shot on goal. Florin Stinga scores for Blackpool!!
57.06
Yurtcan Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.05
Imashirou Fujita chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Barrett. Chris Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Lorenzo.
61.19
Juan Lorenzo makes a probing pass to George Dodd. George Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
65.54
Yurtcan Kayis takes it forward alone. Yurtcan Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.25
Vitor Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado whips in a cross ball towards Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.59
Tim Chadwick threads the ball through to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.22
Yurtcan Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Benali who gathers it comfortably.
73.42
George Insley flicks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ruel Benali!
77.11
Wes Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Rafael Mercado. Rafael Mercado plays a perfect one-two with Francis Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Rafael Mercado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.32
Juan Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Tolley. Richard Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.22
Tim Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Wright-Phillips. Francis Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Chris Brown of Queens Park Rangers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
31%
40.2%
28.7%