Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,021 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.55
0-1Ben Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson plays a scrappy one-two with Eusebio Gritti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Merson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.08
0-1Dennis Brooking makes a simple pass to Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Andres Camacho. Excellent save.
18.19
0-1Brian Wallwork flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Galli who takes it down. Ivan Galli advances with the ball. Ivan Galli makes a simple pass, allowing Brian Hulme to run into the box. Brian Hulme makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.09
Alan Beresford sees John Lockley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Lockley makes a simple pass to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.11
Nicky Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.54
0-1Aaron Copping threads a neat ball through to Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.58
0-1Brian Hulme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Gritti but he's offside!
33.52
0-1Mick Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Gritti. Eusebio Gritti makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ben Plowright. Alan Beresford clumsily knocks into Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.10
Aaron Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.28
John Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Gary Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Gary Lawrence shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.54
0-1Ivan Galli comes in with a late challenge on John Lockley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Lockley stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.16
John Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Hendrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Hendrie finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stoke City start the second half!
48.16
Alan Beresford plays a long ball forward. Thierry Smith whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Andres Camacho manages to keep it out.
59.58
Brian Wallwork flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Galli controls it well on his chest. Ivan Galli flicks a high pass forward. Brian Hulme collects the pass. Brian Hulme advances inside the box! Brian Hulme strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Paolo Jack is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.42
David Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Lawrence. Gary Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.02
Brian Wallwork launches a long ball forward. Eusebio Gritti whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lampard. Seth Lampard makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.17
Ben Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Lampard. Seth Lampard passes the ball forward but Brian Hulme is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
26.4%
44.4%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Hulme of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Jack (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Littbarski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aaron Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dave Lofthouse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Seaman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Westwood (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Camacho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Brian Wallwork (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Steve Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mick Shilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Merson (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Brian Hulme (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Ben Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Galli (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Robbie Gilchrist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eusebio Gritti (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Seth Lampard (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sylvain Marr (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Banks (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Banks (ATT) | 0 | |