Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,032 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Dean Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
3.58
Duncan Greig threads the ball through to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jose Serrano. Excellent save.
4.25
0-0Warren Burbage sees John Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.06
Jason Goodwin hits a low pass to John Young. John Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
8.47
0-1Duarte Costa threads a neat ball through to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano sees space and advances. Albert Lozano makes a probing pass between the defence to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.56
0-1Albert Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Dion Fortune. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.07
Duarte Costa threads a neat ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
20.29
0-1Leon Rahn kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Banuelos. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Monk who gathers it comfortably.
27.43
Liam Edwards threads the ball through to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua sees Stuart Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Henderson shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
28.11
Dion Fortune sees space and advances. Dion Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
30.56
0-1Duncan Greig flicks a high pass forward to Jason Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Jason Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, John Fortune. John Fortune knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Warren Burbage is offside!
33.17
Jason Goodwin sees John Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Fortune shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.41
1-1Warren Burbage clumsily knocks into Davor Sladakovic. The referee brings Warren Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Davor Sladakovic stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
John Fortune makes an attacking run forward. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jose Serrano.
44.19
Jason Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Dion Fortune. Dion Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
48.41
Dion Fortune threads the ball through to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards but Jose Serrano reads it well. Nice save!
55.28
2-1Liam Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler plays a one-two with Stuart Henderson and advances towards the goal... Sven Rösler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Nicky Philips and flashes wide of the far post.
56.57
2-1Leon Rahn takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Warren Burbage reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.31
2-1Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with James Brand replacing Dion Fortune .
66.24
Norman Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Jason Goodwin. The referee calls over Norman Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Jason Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.42
Duarte Costa flicks a high pass forward. Norman Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.45
Stuart Henderson catches Carl James on the ankles. Stuart Henderson is shown the yellow card! Carl James stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.08
Norman Lua-Lua sees Sergio Banuelos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Banuelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Edward Bailey replacing John Fortune and Danny Wiltord replacing John Young .
83.57
Danny Wiltord chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.28
Regis Damman passes the ball forward to Davor Sladakovic. Davor Sladakovic takes it forward alone. Davor Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
87.58
Jason Goodwin passes the ball forward to James Brand. James Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
20.3%
50%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Fortune of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luke Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Goodwin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Fortune (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Fortune (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Edward Bailey (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Brand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Liam Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regis Damman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duarte Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Davor Sladakovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Lozano (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Leon Rahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Sven Rösler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sergio Banuelos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel van den Broek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |