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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,605 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
4.51
Edward Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Wayne Serrant. Wayne Serrant makes a simple pass to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.45
Stan King brings the ball forward. Stan King chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower knocks the ball forward to Jakob Degn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.43
Kemal Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mervin Weaver!
12.11
Clive Lua-Lua sees space and advances. Clive Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Weaver easily smothers it!
15.26
Kemal Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.55
Lomano Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.21
Nicky Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Watson. Lomano Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.59
Alfred Huckerby makes a simple pass to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Gower and rushes in on goal... Jakob Degn shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Mervin Weaver manages to gather it comfortably.
32.31
Lomano Watson threads the ball through to Chris Butt. Chris Butt shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.39
Nicky Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Watson. Lomano Watson makes a probing pass to Chris Butt. Chris Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.32
Edward Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Summerbell. Eddie Summerbell powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
38.04
Joao Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Beattie. Edward Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Kemal Beckham brings the ball forward. Kemal Beckham goes all the way! Kemal Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
48.52
Alberto Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Butt. Chris Butt shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.01
Alberto Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.54
Jason Jobson makes a simple pass to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Butt. Chris Butt heads the ball goalwards but Glynn Robson is on top of it.
65.12
Wayne Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.10
Kemal Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gower. Anthony Gower heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Mervin Weaver had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Gower of Middlesbrough

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.0864197530864 vs 46.9135802469136
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 20.99%

Scorers