Match Report
| Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Antonio Quaresma | A. Quaresma |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | David Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Robert Rankin | R. Rankin | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | |||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Sylvain Fowler | S. Fowler | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Ighli Adami | I. Adami | |||||||||
| Nicky Armstrong | N. Armstrong | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Kevin Shields | K. Shields | |||||||||
| Jonathan Bellamy | J. Bellamy | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Darren Izzet | D. Izzet | |||||||||
| Niccolo Hendrie | N. Hendrie | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | |||||||||
| Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | | 62 | M | | 8 | |  | M | 47 | | Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | ||||||||
| Matt Moss | M. Moss | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | John Izzet | J. Izzet | |||||||||
| Graeme Beckham | G. Beckham | | 62 | A | | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Martin Bridge | M. Bridge | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Benoit Pires | B. Pires |  | 67 | G | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Alexander Beattie | A. Beattie | |||||||||
| Mervin Mike | M. Mike | | 58 | G | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | |||||||||
| Noel Harley | N. Harley | | 56 | D | | 14 | | A | 44 | | Lomano Cutler | L. Cutler | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play Crystal Palace in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 6,736 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the match!
3.15
0-0Nwankwo Lee threads the ball through to Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Giampietro Pinzi collects the pass. Giampietro Pinzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Armstrong.
12.23
0-0Jonathan Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge edges inside the box! Martin Bridge shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.35
0-0Carl Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Neil Ferguson threads a neat ball through to John Izzet. Some world-class footwork from John Izzet provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Quaresma!
20.44
Niccolo Hendrie sees Matt Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Beckham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
22.59
0-0Neil Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Fowler. The referee brings Neil Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Sylvain Fowler runs off the knock.
26.38
Niccolo Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.55
Matt Wilson makes an attacking run forward. Matt Wilson plays a one-two with John Izzet and advances towards the goal... Matt Wilson tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.45
Robert Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moss shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
32.35
Niccolo Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. David Moncur effortlessly punches it away to safety.
33.44
0-0Jonathan Bellamy makes a simple pass to Matt Moss. Matt Moss knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Beckham is offside!
36.38
Jonathan Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Thirlwell.
38.39
0-0Billy Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Darren Izzet. Billy Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Darren Izzet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.53
Max Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Wilson controls it well on his chest. Matt Wilson makes an attacking run forward. Matt Wilson shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.30
Niccolo Hendrie flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beckham who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beckham shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
42.23
Billy Hansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hansen sees Martin Bridge just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Martin Bridge shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace kick off!
47.04
With some swift thinking, Darren Izzet plays the ball forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.47
Gavin James flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hansen collects the pass. Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Martin Bridge who brings the ball under control. Martin Bridge shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.34
Jonathan Bellamy makes a probing pass to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Shields.
53.18
1-0Nicky Armstrong makes a simple pass to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen passes the ball forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Harley and advances towards the goal... Graeme Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.31
Carl Lineker sees John Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
60.02
1-0Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Lomano Cutler replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
61.07
Ighli Adami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Lineker. Carl Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
69.35
Ighli Adami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Lineker. Carl Lineker threads the ball through to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson cuts inside the box! Neil Ferguson rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.30
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Mervin Mike replacing Jonathan Bellamy .Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Beattie replacing Kevin Shields and Damien Clegg replacing Darren Izzet and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.26
Mervin Mike flicks a high pass forward. Noel Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from David Moncur.
85.23
Nwankwo Lee threads the ball through to Damien Clegg. Damien Clegg brings the ball forward. Damien Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards John Izzet. John Izzet shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
John Izzet catches Gavin James on the ankles. John Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Gavin James runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Beckham of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antonio Quaresma (GK)
6
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)
7
8. Billy Hansen (MID)
8
9. Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Beckham (ATT)
9
11. Martin Bridge (ATT)
7
12. Benoit Pires (GK)
0
13. Mervin Mike (GK)
6
14. Noel Harley (DEF)
7
1. David Moncur (GK)
7
2. Nwankwo Lee (DEF)
6
3. Max Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4. Ighli Adami (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Shields (DEF)
6
6. Darren Izzet (MID)
6
7. Carl Lineker (MID)
7
8. Matt Wilson (MID)
7
9. John Izzet (ATT)
6
10. Neil Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Giampietro Pinzi (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Beattie (GK)
6
13. Damien Clegg (MID)
6
14. Lomano Cutler (ATT)
6