Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 9,666 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.17
Cristi Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer makes a probing pass to Lars Bohinen but he's offside!
8.26
Fernando Helguera makes a probing pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johann Lauper manages to gather it comfortably.
9.01
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.20
Fernando Helguera takes it forward alone. Fernando Helguera plays a perfect one-two with Robbie Edworthy and rushes in on goal... Fernando Helguera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.12
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.03
Matthew Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Carragher. Daniele Carragher takes it forward alone. Daniele Carragher goes all the way! Daniele Carragher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.54
Richard Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock goes all the way! Danny Woodcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Johann Lauper manages to keep it out.
30.49
Jairo Wilson brings the ball forward. Jairo Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. Jairo Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.08
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.56
George Dodd hacks Cristi Nanu from behind! The referee calls over George Dodd and warns him to calm down! Cristi Nanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.12
Cristi Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Lorenzo.
42.42
Michael Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Lorenzo.
45.00
Gary Elliott passes the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Benali who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
55.22
Michael Hurst lofts the ball long. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ruel Benali easily smothers it.
59.57
Cristi Nanu brings the ball forward. Cristi Nanu passes the ball forward but Liam Lightfoot is offside!
60.16
Fernando Helguera clumsily knocks into Gary Elliott. Fernando Helguera is given a warning by the referee! Gary Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.47
George Dodd makes a probing pass to Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.53
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ruel Benali manages to keep it out.
71.02
Matthew Wilson knocks the ball forward to George Dodd. George Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Edworthy but he's offside!
72.52
Fernando Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown passes the ball forward to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.24
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Queens Park Rangers's defence.
77.51
Stephen Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Benali who gathers it comfortably.
81.27
Eddie Todd advances with the ball. Eddie Todd makes a probing pass to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.36
Cristi Nanu passes the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hurst.
90.00
Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Lars Bohinen of Chelsea
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%