Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,820 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Benedetto Aronica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Junji Matsuda. Junji Matsuda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Luke Monk.
4.24
0-0Benedetto Aronica takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Fredrik Rankin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.18
0-0Benedetto Aronica flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes collects the pass. Richard Oakes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
10.57
Benedetto Aronica advances with the ball. Benedetto Aronica flicks a high pass forward to Richard Oakes who brings the ball under control. Richard Oakes rushes past Nicky Philips! Richard Oakes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.21
0-0Ryouichi Kikuchi threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage threads the ball through to John Fortune but he's offside!
16.36
Marcus Minto threads a neat ball through to Lee Potts. Lee Potts threads the ball through to Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
20.39
Nicky Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Rankin. With imagination, Fredrik Rankin plays the ball forward to John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robbie Thompson manages to gather it easily.
24.30
Fredrik Rankin runs forward with the ball. Fredrik Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Ryouichi Kikuchi collects the pass. Ryouichi Kikuchi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.43
0-0Ryouichi Kikuchi catches Junji Matsuda on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Junji Matsuda runs off the knock.
34.08
Fredrik Rankin catches Gareth Wallwork on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Wallwork hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.57
Junji Matsuda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes plays a quick one-two with Tijani Verberne and rushes in on goal... Richard Oakes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.35
0-1With great vision, Alan Rankin plays the ball forward to Benedetto Aronica. Benedetto Aronica flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Luke Monk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.13
0-1Nicky Philips brings the ball forward. Nicky Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pasquale Di Vaio.
44.40
Fredrik Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Ryouichi Kikuchi collects the pass. Ryouichi Kikuchi flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Hall who brings the ball under control. Nicky Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Gareth Wallwork catches Dean Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee calls over Gareth Wallwork and shows him a yellow card! Dean Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the second half underway!
48.57
John Young threads the ball through to Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall plays a one-two with Warren Burbage and rushes in on goal... Nicky Hall rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Hall!
51.50
Scott Etherington runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.05
Scott Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne threads the ball through to Richard Oakes but he's offside!
54.42
Benedetto Aronica kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes plays a quick one-two with Gareth Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Richard Oakes shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Luke Monk, sees it late!! Goal for Bradford City!
61.25
Lee Potts flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Oakes plays a scrappy one-two with Lee Potts and advances towards the goal... Richard Oakes tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
63.14
Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Gareth Wallwork plays a scrappy one-two with Lee Potts and advances towards the goal... Gareth Wallwork comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.49
Dean Le Tissier passes the ball forward to John Fortune. John Fortune shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.48
Lee Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne puts a great ball through. Gareth Wallwork runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.55
1-3Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Dion Fortune replacing Nigel Powell and James Brand replacing Nicky Hall .
87.26
Scott Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Etherington of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luke Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ryouichi Kikuchi (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Hall (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dion Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | James Brand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Neves (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robbie Thompson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alan Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Etherington (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Junji Matsuda (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Benedetto Aronica (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Gareth Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Richard Oakes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tijani Verberne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Faustino Bautista (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ottavio Tisci (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Uwe Welke (ATT) | 0 | |