Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play Derby County in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Derby County are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Derby County start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
Arthur Galli makes a simple pass to Paolo Taylor. Paolo Taylor shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.19
Darren Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Greg Ball. Darren Priestley is given a warning by the referee! Greg Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Clive Standing sees space and advances. Clive Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.35
Arthur Galli passes the ball forward to Paolo Taylor. Paolo Taylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Gallagher.
15.47
Darren Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Robinson. Nigel Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Pearce. Aaron Pearce heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.02
James Pearson barges into Isaiah Sheringham. James Pearson is given a warning by the referee! Isaiah Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.49
Brendan Flintlock makes a simple pass to Gavin Anderton. Gavin Anderton knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Bowyer.
32.12
Peter Banks threads the ball through to Simon Flintlock. Simon Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.36
James Pearson knocks the ball forward to Gavin Anderton. Gavin Anderton knocks the ball forward to Paolo Taylor. Paolo Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Lisbie and rushes in on goal... Paolo Taylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.39
Greg Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.37
James Pearson knocks the ball forward to Greg Ball. Greg Ball brings the ball forward. Greg Ball whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Taylor. Paolo Taylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
48.35
Arthur Galli catches Isaiah Sheringham on the ankles. Arthur Galli is given a warning by the referee! Isaiah Sheringham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.18
Gavin Anderton threads the ball through to Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie plays a perfect one-two with Paolo Taylor and rushes in on goal... Daniel Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.08
Gavin Anderton makes a probing pass to Paolo Taylor. Paolo Taylor shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.54
Arthur Galli surges forward with the ball. Arthur Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.03
Gavin Anderton sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
72.12
Peter Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Galli. Arthur Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
James Pearson clumsily knocks into Nigel Robinson. The referee calls over James Pearson again and warns him to calm down! Nigel Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Anderton of Queens Park Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 3 vs 4
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 3 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.4651162790698 vs 39.5348837209302
Play Area
Home team third: 22.09%, Midfield: 48.84%, Away team third: 29.07%