Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Exeter CityExeter City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit PiresB. Pires67
G
1
G
71Abraham BuenoA. Bueno
Gavin JamesG. James65
D
2
D
72Maryn MarsigliaM. Marsiglia
Robert RankinR. Rankin65
D
3
D
72Vitor SousaV. Sousa
Sylvain FowlerS. Fowler63
D
4
D
70Miguel SanchezM. Sanchez
Nicky ArmstrongN. Armstrong57
D
5
D
66Alistair WestwoodA. Westwood
Jonathan BellamyJ. Bellamy72
M
6captain
M
75Danny MorrisD. Morris
Niccolo HendrieN. Hendrie62
M
7
M
72Maxence BonifaceM. Boniface
Billy HansenB. Hansen62
M
8
M
67Mark RiggottM. Riggott
Matt MossM. Moss73
A
9
A
73Marcos RedondoM. Redondo
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham63
A
captain10
A
71Fabrice HaiseF. Haise
Daniel VarelaD. Varela55
A
11
A
68Eoin ChristieE. Christie
 
James SummerbellJ. Summerbell63
G
12
G
67Wes GeorgeW. George
Mervin MikeM. Mike58
G
13
G
67Phil CotteeP. Cottee
Noel HarleyN. Harley56
D
14
A
67Dennis GilchristD. Gilchrist

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Exeter City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Exeter City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.


0.00
Exeter City start the match!
4.17
Jonathan Bellamy makes a probing pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Moss is offside!
10.51
Danny Morris flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Haise collects the pass. Fabrice Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.32
Maryn Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.52
Maxence Boniface knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.29
Maxence Boniface threads a neat ball through to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
34.21
Maxence Boniface hacks Niccolo Hendrie from behind! The referee calls over Maxence Boniface and warns him to calm down! Niccolo Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.01
With a delightful solo run, Danny Morris stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.14
Mark Riggott receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Morris. Mark Riggott surges forward with the ball. Mark Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Miguel Sanchez barges into Matt Moss. The referee calls over Miguel Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Matt Moss 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 have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Exeter City appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers start the second half!
47.42
Billy Hansen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Hansen shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Abraham Bueno.
49.19
Eoin Christie comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Armstrong. The referee calls over Eoin Christie and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.08
Mark Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Benoit Pires.
55.59
Corner kick to Exeter City. Danny Morris plays it to the near post. Sylvain Fowler gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.31
Maryn Marsiglia sees a break and surges forward. Maryn Marsiglia advances with the ball. Maryn Marsiglia whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Benoit Pires gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
59.23
Niccolo Hendrie darts forward. Niccolo Hendrie skips past Miguel Sanchez! Niccolo Hendrie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.09
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with James Summerbell replacing Sylvain Fowler .
61.11
Maryn Marsiglia passes the ball forward to Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Redondo who brings the ball under control. Marcos Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
67.52
Mark Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Haise controls it well on his chest. Fabrice Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.24
James Summerbell catches Fabrice Haise on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabrice Haise runs off the knock.
71.06
Danny Morris threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Christie scores for Exeter City!!
75.59
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Sanchez.
77.52
Danny Morris laces a weighted ball forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.09
Maxence Boniface kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
87.09
Maxence Boniface deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Christie!
90.00
James Summerbell makes a simple pass to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen makes a simple pass to Daniel Varela. Daniel Varela shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Abraham Bueno had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Exeter City
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
37.3%
46.3%
16.4%

Scorers
Daniel Varela 91
Eoin Christie 20, 42, 71, 87
Marcos Redondo 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Christie of Exeter City

Match Ratings
1.Benoit Pires (GK)
6
2.Gavin James (DEF)
6
3.Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5.Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
7
9.Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Varela (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.James Summerbell (GK)yellow card
5
13.Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14.Noel Harley (DEF)
6

1.Abraham Bueno (GK)
6
2.Maryn Marsiglia (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Sanchez (DEF)
5
5.Alistair Westwood (DEF)
6
6.Danny Morris (MID)
7
7.Maxence Boniface (MID)
6
8.Mark Riggott (MID)
7
9.Marcos Redondo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fabrice Haise (ATT)
6
11.Eoin Christie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Wes George (GK)
0
13.Phil Cottee (GK)
0
14.Dennis Gilchrist (ATT)
0