Match Report
| Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tony Bailey | T. Bailey |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Francis Brighton | F. Brighton | |||||||||
| James Robson | J. Robson | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Craig Hurst | C. Hurst | |||||||||
| Alberto Standing | A. Standing | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Brian Edghill | B. Edghill | |||||||||
| Noel Finney | N. Finney | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Ian Scholes | I. Scholes | |||||||||
| Danny Laycock | D. Laycock | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Des Williamson | D. Williamson | |||||||||
| Alberto Defoe | A. Defoe | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Niccolo Lloyd | N. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Noel Barmby | N. Barmby | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 38 | | Brian Johnson | B. Johnson | |||||||||
| Julian Chadwick | J. Chadwick | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Craig Mustoe | C. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Mark Shilton | M. Shilton | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Gary Konchesky | G. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Des Mortensen | D. Mortensen | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Julian Walsh | J. Walsh | |||||||||
| Danny Oliver | D. Oliver | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Carlton Best | C. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Reading. A crowd of 2,447 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.56
0-0Alberto Standing clumsily knocks into Julian Walsh. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Walsh runs off the knock.
6.25
0-0Noel Finney sweeps the ball long. Des Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.19
0-0Craig Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Best. Carlton Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.01
0-0Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.30
0-0Craig Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Walsh. Julian Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Best. Carlton Best heads the ball goalwards. Tony Bailey easily picks it out of the air!
12.17
0-0Danny Oliver barges into Brian Edghill. Danny Oliver is given a warning by the referee! Brian Edghill runs off the knock.
14.13
Niccolo Lloyd clumsily knocks into Noel Finney. Niccolo Lloyd is given a warning by the referee! Noel Finney runs off the knock.
20.32
Craig Mustoe advances with the ball. Craig Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.36
0-1Brian Johnson makes a simple pass to Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Walsh. Julian Walsh flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the second half underway!
47.51
Craig Hurst plays a long ball forward. Carlton Best lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
49.35
Brian Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Lloyd. Niccolo Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Walsh. Julian Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Best. Carlton Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Tony Bailey!
59.59
0-1Julian Walsh catches Alberto Standing on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Standing gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.14
Carlton Best hacks Noel Finney from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.08
Craig Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Best. Carlton Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Robson.
67.39
Queens Park Rangers are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.48
Brian Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mustoe. Craig Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Best. Carlton Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.17
Alberto Defoe decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Des Mortensen. Des Mortensen directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.11
Alberto Standing knocks the ball forward to Julian Chadwick. Julian Chadwick makes a simple pass to Des Mortensen. Des Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francis Brighton who gathers it comfortably.
87.08
Noel Finney threads the ball through to Alberto Defoe. Alberto Defoe makes a probing pass to Des Mortensen. Des Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Danny Oliver. Danny Oliver flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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