Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Robert Mortensen | R. Mortensen |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Jamie Fletcher | J. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Christian Arendt | C. Arendt |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Fredrik Rankin | F. Rankin | |||||||||
| Omer Wise | O. Wise | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Duncan Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Nicky Philips | N. Philips | |||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Carl James | C. James | |||||||||
| Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Jason Goodwin | J. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Mick Vassell | M. Vassell | | 67 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 61 | | John Young | J. Young | ||||||||
| Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | | 72 | M | | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Ashley Swift | A. Swift | ||||||||
| Damir Marsiglia | D. Marsiglia |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 71 | A | | 10 | | M | 51 | | Nicky Hall | N. Hall | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Warren Burbage | W. Burbage | |||||||||
| Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy | | 53 | G | | 12 | | A | 56 |  | Bjorn Otto Bohinen | B. Bohinen | |||||||||
| Marc Kerr | M. Kerr | | 53 | M | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Bill Galli | B. Galli | |||||||||
| Elias Tsoukalas | E. Tsoukalas |  | 38 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 |  | Oscar Nappi | O. Nappi | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 9,259 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
2.10
0-0Duncan Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.58
1-0Alex Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Young. Gary Young lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.15
Ashley Swift changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ashley Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Robert Mortensen had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers! That brings them level!
10.41
1-1Tommy Flintlock pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tommy Flintlock hits a low pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
18.02
Alex Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Jamie Fletcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.31
2-1Carl James threads the ball through to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.19
2-1John Young clumsily knocks into Tommy Flintlock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.58
Mick Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.01
Omer Wise hoofs the ball up the pitch. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Greig.
34.17
Dean Le Tissier sees a break and surges forward. Dean Le Tissier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.19
Tommy Flintlock hits a low pass to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.49
Warren Burbage sees space and advances. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.12
Teddy Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.02
Tommy Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft who takes it down. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jamie Fletcher manages to keep it out.
45.00
Christian Arendt makes a strong solo run forward. Christian Arendt flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
53.42
Mick Vassell hits a low pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thierry Guppy shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.41
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Jamie Fletcher. What a great pair of hands!
63.00
4-1Nicky Philips comes in with a late challenge on Alex Mcallister. The referee warns Nicky Philips to calm down! Alex Mcallister runs off the knock.
67.00
Showing composure, Tommy Flintlock plays the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damir Marsiglia!
71.56
5-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.28
Nicky Hall brings the ball forward. Nicky Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Robert Mortensen!
81.12
Omer Wise flicks a high ball forward to Christian Arendt who takes it down. Christian Arendt flicks a high ball forward to Gary Young who takes it down. Gary Young shoots from distance. Jamie Fletcher gets down and covers it.
83.07
Dean Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.40
5-1Warren Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Flintlock. Warren Burbage is warned by the referee! Tommy Flintlock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.42
Steve Goldberg sees Gary Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Teddy Scowcroft 4, 27 Gary Young 18 Thierry Guppy 53 Damir Marsiglia 67 | Warren Burbage 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2. Christian Arendt (DEF)
7
3. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
7
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
6. Thierry Guppy (MID)
8
7. Mick Vassell (MID)
7
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
7
10. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
9
11. Gary Young (ATT)
8
12. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
13. Marc Kerr (MID)
0
14. Elias Tsoukalas (ATT)
0
1. Jamie Fletcher (GK)
7
2. Fredrik Rankin (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Greig (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Philips (DEF)
6
5. Carl James (DEF)
6
6. Jason Goodwin (MID)
6
7. John Young (MID)
5
8. Ashley Swift (MID)
7
9. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
7
10. Nicky Hall (MID)
6
11. Warren Burbage (ATT)
7
12. Bjorn Otto Bohinen (ATT)
0
13. Bill Galli (GK)
0
14. Oscar Nappi (MID)
0