Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alexander BeresfordA. Beresford37
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg57
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
Richard TolleyR. Tolley47
D
3captain
D
46Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell44
D
4
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean43
D
captain5
M
57Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Stan JamesS. James56
M
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Ronnie MorrisR. Morris52
M
7
M
46Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier
Syd PattersonS. Patterson44
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Bill DoddB. Dodd40
M
9
A
54Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Simon WilliamsonS. Williamson49
A
10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Ruel PlattR. Platt45
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
Lomano MarshallL. Marshall44
A
12
G
44Ian OliverI. Oliver
Jody TilerJ. Tiler41
D
13
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Andy BrambleA. Bramble41
A
14
D
40Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,298 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
6.50
Wes Le Tissier threads the ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Maclean.
8.46
Danny Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden threads a neat ball through to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
9.40
Syd Patterson sees space and advances. Syd Patterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.37
Danny Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr rushes past Damien Thirlwell! Kemal Marr takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.52
Ian Beckham surges forward with the ball. Ian Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Le Saux and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ian Beckham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.08
Ronnie Morris threads a neat ball through to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from distance but Steven Wright-Phillips reads it well. Well saved!
26.22
Wes Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Morris. The referee brings Wes Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Ronnie Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.50
Stuart Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Damien Thirlwell. The referee calls over Stuart Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Damien Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.50
From the throw-in, Bill Dodd picks out Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Steven Wright-Phillips.
35.41
Corner kick to Queens Park Rangers. Syd Patterson plays it short to Isaiah Maclean. Isaiah Maclean knocks the ball into the box. Ian Beckham reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.40
Stan James knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt rushes past Eddie Higginbotham! Ruel Platt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Steven Wright-Phillips gets down and covers it.
38.20
Syd Patterson makes a probing pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Steven Wright-Phillips.
39.54
Syd Patterson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steven Wright-Phillips gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
44.28
Danny Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Le Saux collects the pass. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
47.13
Les Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.53
Wes Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.50
Ian Beckham makes a simple pass to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tranmere Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.58
Wes Le Tissier sees Neil Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Thirlwell.
53.22
Ian Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
54.15
Danny Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Wes Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Le Saux who takes it down. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.25
Emile Palmer sees Les Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.45
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ian Oliver replacing Emile Palmer and John Bowyer replacing Wes Le Tissier .
65.37
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Stuart Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.03
Danny Carragher threads a neat ball through to John Bowyer. John Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Marr who brings the ball under control. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.01
Marc Marsden hacks Ronnie Morris from behind! The referee calls over Marc Marsden and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Morris runs off the knock.
75.55
Ronnie Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
77.42
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Stuart Le Saux .
78.50
Jacob Holloway comes in with a late challenge on Richard Tolley. The referee brings Jacob Holloway to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.39
Syd Patterson barges into Ian Beckham. The referee brings Syd Patterson to one side and gives him a warning! Ian Beckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.33
Ian Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
87.04
Stan James sees space and advances. Stan James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
90.00
Isaiah Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Syd Patterson who takes it down. Syd Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt skips past Ian Oliver! Ruel Platt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
32.5%
46.2%
21.2%

Scorers
Kemal Marr 14
Neil Pallister 55, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Beresford (GK)
6
2.Adam Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Richard Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Damien Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Isaiah Maclean (DEF)
6
6.Stan James (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Morris (MID)
6
8.Syd Patterson (MID)
6
9.Bill Dodd (MID)
6
10.Simon Williamson (ATT)
6
11.Ruel Platt (ATT)
7
 
12.Lomano Marshall (ATT)
0
13.Jody Tiler (DEF)
0
14.Andy Bramble (ATT)
0

1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)
7
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
8
7.Wes Le Tissier (MID)
6
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
7
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
6
13.John Bowyer (DEF)
6
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
5