Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 10,195 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.00
0-0Shaun Standing catches Ashley Swift on the ankles. The referee warns Shaun Standing to calm down! Ashley Swift stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.51
0-0Duncan Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Nappi. Oscar Nappi passes the ball forward to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto passes the ball forward to Bjorn Otto Bohinen. Bjorn Otto Bohinen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
14.29
0-0Brian Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini threads a neat ball through to Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing edges inside the box! Shaun Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Nicky Philips.
16.42
Duccio Marrocolo chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Marrocolo. Duccio Marrocolo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
20.46
Tony Best takes it forward alone. Tony Best lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
22.04
0-0Nicky Philips knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Rankin. Fredrik Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.52
0-0Bjorn Otto Bohinen flicks a high ball forward to Federico Cinetto who takes it down. Federico Cinetto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
26.57
Jason Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn Otto Bohinen who brings the ball neatly under control. Bjorn Otto Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Mcgreal.
27.31
Duncan Greig hits a low pass to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto plays a one-two with Bjorn Otto Bohinen and rushes in on goal... Federico Cinetto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
30.55
Brian Shearer threads the ball through to Duccio Marrocolo. Duccio Marrocolo threads a neat ball through to Alun Le Saux. Alun Le Saux deftly passes the ball to Gabriel Fernandez, releasing him through on goal. Gabriel Fernandez tries a spectacular strike. Jamie Fletcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
32.27
Duccio Marrocolo flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Fernandez comfortably collects the pass. Gabriel Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jamie Fletcher manages to keep it out.
38.40
0-1Alun Le Saux makes a simple pass to Sebastian Birnbaum. Sebastian Birnbaum skips past Duncan Greig! Sebastian Birnbaum makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
44.21
Frank Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Birnbaum. Sebastian Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Attilio Frezzolini who takes it down. Attilio Frezzolini shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Fredrik Rankin threads a neat ball through to Ashley Swift. Ashley Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also 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
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
48.34
Mike Naylor flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Marrocolo who brings the ball under control. Duccio Marrocolo lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Jamie Fletcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.39
Sebastian Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Alun Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Alun Le Saux tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.56
Nicky Philips plays the ball forward to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin makes a probing pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage runs straight at the defence! Warren Burbage strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
63.50
Sebastian Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Duccio Marrocolo. Duccio Marrocolo shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.09
Shaun Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gabriel Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.54
Ashley Swift flicks a high ball forward to Jason Goodwin who takes it down. Jason Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.13
Oscar Nappi sees Duncan Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Nappi and advances towards the goal... Federico Cinetto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.26
Duccio Marrocolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing plays a one-two with Gabriel Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Shaun Standing comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
77.02
0-3Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with James Marshall replacing Frank Mcgreal and Dietmar Müller replacing Alun Le Saux .
78.02
0-3Nicky Philips threads a neat ball through to Oscar Nappi. Oscar Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Bohinen. Bjorn Otto Bohinen makes a great pass forward. Tony Best runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.07
Duccio Marrocolo flicks a high pass forward to Attilio Frezzolini who brings the ball under control. Attilio Frezzolini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dietmar Müller. Dietmar Müller rockets a shot on goal. Jamie Fletcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.10
Duncan Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Swift passes the ball forward to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Birnbaum of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jamie Fletcher (GK)
7
2. Duncan Greig (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Rankin (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Philips (DEF)
6
5. Jason Goodwin (MID)
6
6. Ashley Swift (MID)
7
7. Oscar Nappi (MID)
6
8. Tony Best (MID)
6
9. Warren Burbage (ATT)
6
10. Bjorn Otto Bohinen (ATT)
6
11. Federico Cinetto (ATT)
8
12. Bill Galli (GK)
0
13. Chris Grondin (MID)
0
14. Don Gallacher (MID)
0
1. Andy Rae (GK)
7
2. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
3. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Mike Naylor (DEF)
6
5. Frank Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6. Alun Le Saux (MID)
8
7. Sebastian Birnbaum (MID)
9
8. Duccio Marrocolo (MID)
8
9. Gabriel Fernandez (ATT)
6
10. Attilio Frezzolini (ATT)
8
11. Shaun Standing (ATT)
6
12. James Marshall (DEF)
6
13. Dietmar Müller (MID)
7
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0