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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 18,407 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
2.20
Mohammed Appiah sees space and advances. Mohammed Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.42
Roberto Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Yeboah.
4.45
Youri Onopko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.59
Yassine Amzine passes the ball forward to Youri Onopko. Youri Onopko kicks a strong pass forward to John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme knocks in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Neil Matteo easily picks it out of the air!
10.52
Rio Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yassine Amzine.
20.11
Del Riggott takes it forward alone. Del Riggott finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.03
Kubilay Türkyilmaz passes the ball forward to Martin Perry. Martin Perry decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Perry shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Halldór Einarsson!
22.09
Yassine Amzine takes it forward alone. Yassine Amzine makes a simple pass to Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma lofts in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.18
Dale Mccann knocks the ball forward to Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.56
Arthur Yeboah knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Ndo. Pierre Ndo makes a probing pass to Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko plays a perfect one-two with John Arne Kvarme and rushes in on goal... Vasyl Ryabushko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.22
Arthur Yeboah passes the ball forward to Del Riggott. Del Riggott advances with the ball. Del Riggott shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
40.54
Pierre Ndo makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre Ndo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Portsmouth kick off!
51.46
Yassine Amzine passes the ball forward to Pierre Ndo. Pierre Ndo makes a probing pass to Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma whips in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.36
Martin Perry makes a simple pass to Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.37
Pierre Ndo surges forward with the ball. Pierre Ndo goes all the way! Pierre Ndo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.56
Arthur Yeboah flicks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Dudek. Zbigniew Dudek knocks the ball forward to Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Matteo.
72.12
Roberto Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Winterburn. Chris Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Appiah.
73.57
Yassine Amzine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Onopko. Youri Onopko threads the ball through to Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma knocks in a cross ball towards John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Arne Kvarme!
77.51
Arthur Yeboah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Onopko. Youri Onopko flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma lofts in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Neil Matteo!
78.43
Portsmouth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Queens Park Rangers's defence.
81.28
Mohammed Appiah brings the ball forward. Mohammed Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, John Arne Kvarme. John Arne Kvarme shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.22
Rio Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cutler. Chris Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Vasyl Ryabushko of Queens Park Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.1428571428571 vs 42.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 25.97%