Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,628 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
6.15
0-0Anthony Rankin hits a low pass to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero threads the ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
8.33
Gavin James sees Billy Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hansen makes a probing pass to Matt Moss. Matt Moss shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.06
0-0Billy Hansen sees Matt Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Moss runs straight at the defence! Matt Moss shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Ian Prior smothers it!
10.57
Billy Hansen hits a low pass to Matt Moss. Matt Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ian Prior easily picks it out of the air!
15.35
0-0Tim Barrett threads a neat ball through to Matt Tolley. Matt Tolley passes the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Rankin.
21.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Hansen plays the ball forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.44
0-0Niccolo Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Rankin. The referee brings Niccolo Hendrie to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Rankin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.59
0-1Craig Carragher threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonio Quaresma with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
36.31
Diogo Oliveira laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos collects the pass. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts heads the ball goalwards. Antonio Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.01
Rafael Herrero plays the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts whips in a cross ball towards Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.21
Billy Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Moss. Matt Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mark Oliver hacks Nicky Armstrong from behind! The referee calls over Mark Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Armstrong grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Sheffield Wednesday 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
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
51.28
With some swift thinking, Jonathan Bellamy plays the ball forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Prior who gathers it comfortably.
53.19
Rafael Herrero threads the ball through to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
54.04
Rafael Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Oliver. Mark Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Quaresma smothers it!
60.51
0-1Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
61.51
Rafael Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.56
Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beckham who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beckham edges inside the box! Graeme Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.58
Without breaking stride, Rafael Herrero plays the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Pires.
77.49
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Damien Sherwood replacing Matt Tolley .
90.00
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Martin Bridge who brings the ball under control. Martin Bridge tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Ian Prior. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Oliver 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Herrero of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antonio Quaresma (GK)
7
2. Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
3. Gavin James (DEF)
6
4. Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5. Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
7
7. Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
6
8. Billy Hansen (MID)
8
9. Matt Moss (ATT)
7
10. Graeme Beckham (ATT)
7
11. Martin Bridge (ATT)
6
12. Benoit Pires (GK)
6
13. Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14. Noel Harley (DEF)
6
1. Ian Prior (GK)
9
2. Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Rankin (DEF)
7
4. Diogo Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Borgobello (DEF)
6
6. Matt Tolley (MID)
6
7. Rafael Herrero (MID)
9
8. Craig Carragher (MID)
6
9. Alejandro Farinos (ATT)
8
10. Kemal Potts (ATT)
6
11. Mark Oliver (ATT)
8
12. Damien Sherwood (GK)
6
13. Jermaine Mcgovern (GK)
0
14. James Scowcroft (GK)
0