Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Darren OwenD. Owen41
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg57
D
2
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Richard TolleyR. Tolley48
D
3captain
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell45
D
4
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean43
D
captain5
M
58Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Stan JamesS. James56
M
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Ronnie MorrisR. Morris53
M
7
M
46Jason KasperJ. Kasper
Syd PattersonS. Patterson45
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Matt RobsonM. Robson40
M
9
A
57Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Lee BishopL. Bishop48
A
10
A
46Paul FoxP. Fox
Ruel PlattR. Platt46
A
11
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
 
Andy BrambleA. Bramble41
A
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Tony MortensenT. Mortensen40
D
13
D
41Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon
Billy WilliamsonB. Williamson40
A
14
D
40Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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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 Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,747 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.


0.00
The first half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
4.07
Matt Robson hits a low pass to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bowyer.
6.15
Ronnie Morris takes it forward alone. Ronnie Morris shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
8.08
Jason Kasper knocks the ball forward to Paul Fox. Paul Fox shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
9.12
Jason Kasper hacks Ronnie Morris from behind! The referee warns Jason Kasper to calm down! Ronnie Morris gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.42
Jason Kasper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jason Kasper shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
14.36
Jason Kasper knocks the ball forward to Paul Fox. Paul Fox knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.40
Ronnie Morris flicks a high ball forward to Lee Bishop who takes it down. Lee Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
21.53
Jason Kasper comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Morris. Jason Kasper is warned by the referee again! Ronnie Morris runs off the knock.
27.19
Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Paul Fox. Paul Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Owen who gathers it comfortably.
28.18
Jason Kasper flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Fox. Paul Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.06
From the throw-in, Syd Patterson picks out Matt Robson. Matt Robson flicks a high pass forward. Lee Bishop controls it well on his chest. Lee Bishop shoots from distance. It's there!! Steven Wright-Phillips has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.06
Emile Palmer threads a neat ball through to Jason Kasper. Jason Kasper hits a low pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks the ball forward to Kemal Marr but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Matt Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Steven Wright-Phillips!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.16
Matt Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from long range but Steven Wright-Phillips reads it well. Well saved!
55.22
John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Marc Marsden who brings the ball under control. Marc Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.18
Ian Beckham surges forward with the ball. Ian Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.18
Jason Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Paul Fox who takes it down. Paul Fox threads the ball through to Kemal Marr but he's offside!
69.16
Queens Park Rangers are keeping most of the possession.
71.24
Syd Patterson sees Lee Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
Les Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Fox and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Marr strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
77.20
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Kemal Marr .
78.28
Stan James catches Jason Kasper on the ankles. Stan James is given a warning by the referee! Jason Kasper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.31
Ruel Platt comes in with a late challenge on John Bowyer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.19
Jason Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Neil Pallister who brings the ball under control. Neil Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Ian Beckham catches Matt Robson on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Beckham and warns him to calm down! Matt Robson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%

Scorers
Lee Bishop 38
Kemal Marr 14
Neil Pallister 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Bishop of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Darren Owen (GK)
6
2.Adam Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Richard Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Damien Thirlwell (DEF)
7
5.Isaiah Maclean (DEF)
6
6.Stan James (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Morris (MID)
7
8.Syd Patterson (MID)
6
9.Matt Robson (MID)
7
10.Lee Bishop (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ruel Platt (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Andy Bramble (ATT)
0
13.Tony Mortensen (DEF)
0
14.Billy Williamson (ATT)
0

1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
4.John Bowyer (DEF)
6
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
6
7.Jason Kasper (MID)
8
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
7
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paul Fox (ATT)
7
11.Kemal Marr (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.Joe Lumsdon (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6