Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,548 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Grimsby Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the match!
4.52
0-0Matt Mann sees Alfredo Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Vazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Campbell.
6.58
0-0Scott Campbell knocks the ball forward to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Young. Nicholas Young knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Heskey. Marcus Heskey beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.44
Steve Shilton brings the ball forward. Steve Shilton threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Young. Nicholas Young shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
10.57
0-0Scott Campbell plays the ball forward to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge passes the ball forward to Nicholas Young. Nicholas Young shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Sol Sherwood manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.30
Eddie Mcleod makes a simple pass to Graham Ince. Graham Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Heskey. Marcus Heskey whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
16.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Mann laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon makes a probing pass between the defence to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
20.21
0-0Alfredo Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon cuts inside the box! Scott Campbell hacks Simon Lumsdon from behind! Simon Lumsdon appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.21
Callum Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vazquez collects the pass. Alfredo Vazquez knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Walker through on goal. Some silky footwork from Robert Walker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.32
Dave Dixon decides to run forward with the ball. Dave Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
26.01
With imagination, Gavin Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.17
Marcus Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
28.21
0-0Callum Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Meiklejohn but he's offside!
30.39
Robert Walker takes it forward alone. Robert Walker deftly passes the ball to Brian Laycock, releasing him through on goal. Brian Laycock shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but David Kneissl comfortably smothers it!
32.07
Graham Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.50
With vision, Alfred Summerbee plays the ball forward to Nicholas Young. Nicholas Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.43
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Heskey plays the ball forward to Graham Ince. Graham Ince plays a one-two with Nicholas Young and rushes in on goal... Graham Ince takes a shot at goal but somehow Glynn Monk happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
1-0Steve Shilton threads a neat ball through to Marcus Heskey. Marcus Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Greening. Noel Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.04
Glynn Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn edges inside the box! Callum Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Kneissl comfortably smothers it!
51.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Walker plays the ball forward to Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.28
Scott Campbell advances with the ball. Scott Campbell advances with the ball. Scott Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.17
Steve Shilton breaks forward. Steve Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Ince. Graham Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
65.03
Gavin Mckinlay makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.30
Brian Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Robert Walker collects the pass. Robert Walker shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.03
Brian Laycock receives the ball from a throw-in from Glynn Monk. Brian Laycock makes a simple pass to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon hits a low pass to Robert Walker. Robert Walker shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.17
Steve Shilton pushes up the pitch. Steve Shilton knocks the ball forward to Graham Ince. Graham Ince shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.11
Alfredo Vazquez hits a low pass to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock threads a neat, attacking ball through to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
73.09
Marcus Heskey makes a simple pass to Graham Ince. Graham Ince plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Mcleod and advances towards the goal... Graham Ince looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Glynn Monk blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
79.54
Gavin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mann. With vision, Matt Mann laces a weighted ball forward to Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce skips past Steve Shilton! Dave Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.40
1-2Noel Greening catches Matt Mann on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Mann runs off the knock.
85.48
Marcus Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Graham Ince who brings the ball under control. Graham Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcleod. Eddie Mcleod beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
89.30
Steve Shilton brings the ball forward. Steve Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcleod. Eddie Mcleod makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Alfred Summerbee flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Heskey who brings the ball under control. Marcus Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
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Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Kneissl (GK)
7
2. Scott Campbell (DEF)
7
3. Dave Dixon (DEF)
7
4. Steve Shilton (DEF)
9
5. Noel Greening (MID)
7
6. Brian Sturridge (MID)
7
7. Marcus Heskey (MID)
9
8. Alfred Summerbee (MID)
6
9. Nicholas Young (ATT)
6
10. Eddie Mcleod (ATT)
6
11. Graham Ince (ATT)
7
12. Scott Terry (DEF)
0
13. Del Hunt (MID)
0
14. Carl Mortensen (ATT)
0
1. Sol Sherwood (GK)
8
2. Glynn Monk (DEF)
7
3. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
7
4. Kemal Dyer (DEF)
6
5. Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
7
6. Brian Laycock (MID)
7
7. Matt Mann (MID)
8
8. Alfredo Vazquez (MID)
6
9. Robert Walker (ATT)
9
10. Dave Pearce (ATT)
9
11. Simon Lumsdon (ATT)
8
12. Billy Henry (DEF)
0
13. Alfred Merson (MID)
0
14. Tony Hapgood (ATT)
0