Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 2,857 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Steven Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
6.49
Richard Tolley passes the ball forward to Stan James. Stan James flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Platt shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
10.17
0-0Kemal Impey barges into Stan James. Kemal Impey is shown the yellow card! Stan James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.57
0-0Ronnie Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.42
0-0Richard Tolley threads a neat ball through to Stan James. Stan James flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from 20 yards but Martin Weir reads it well. Great save!
22.50
Seeing Isaiah Maclean's attacking run, Richard Tolley quickly throws the ball into his path. Isaiah Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Syd Patterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.07
Steven Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to David Carrick. David Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Tolley.
27.26
Lee Bishop catches Ross Lockley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.01
0-1Kemal Impey advances with the ball. Kemal Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Neville. Frank Neville takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Neville!
38.37
Syd Patterson passes the ball forward to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Weir who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
48.08
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Steven Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Steven Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Frank Neville. Frank Neville knocks in a cross ball towards David Carrick. David Carrick directs the ball goalwards with his head but Darren Owen is on top of it.
57.30
0-1Stan James passes the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Duncan Mortensen clumsily knocks into Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
61.11
Syd Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.45
Stan James passes the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.05
0-1Robbie Mendonca hacks Lee Bishop from behind! The referee warns Robbie Mendonca to calm down! Lee Bishop runs off the knock.
71.54
Adam Ljungberg barges into David Carrick. The referee calls over Adam Ljungberg and warns him to calm down! David Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.05
0-1Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Frank Neville .
81.21
With some swift thinking, Richard Tolley plays the ball forward to Stan James. Stan James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
87.03
Kemal Impey makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Impey plays a quick one-two with Anthony Gardner and rushes in on goal... Kemal Impey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.54
Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward. David Carrick controls it well on his chest. David Carrick rushes past Damien Thirlwell! David Carrick shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Neville of Doncaster Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Owen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Tolley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Damien Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaiah Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan James (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Syd Patterson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lee Bishop (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Ruel Platt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Mortensen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Williamson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Weir (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Clive Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Lockley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kemal Impey (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Anthony Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Neville (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | David Carrick (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marvin Cutler (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Lindner (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |