Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,488 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
0.00
Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.39
Carlton Lloyd clumsily knocks into Isaiah Maclean. Carlton Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Maclean runs off the knock.
10.01
Richard Tolley clumsily knocks into Darius Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.18
Alun George changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alun George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.53
Damien Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Bill Dodd who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Bill Dodd plays the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Lofthouse.
28.09
Syd Patterson makes a simple pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
33.09
Bill Dodd knocks the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.03
Syd Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
39.06
Alun George flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Bower controls it well on his chest. Matthew Bower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
With imagination, Damien Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson passes the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt whips in a cross ball towards Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
51.31
Damien Thirlwell hits a low pass to Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Syd Patterson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Keane who gathers it comfortably.
55.40
Isaiah Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Bower. Isaiah Maclean is warned by the referee! Matthew Bower runs off the knock.
59.10
Ronnie Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.18
Darren Tolley sees Adam Joachim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Joachim shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
61.03
Showing composure, Darius Pearce picks a pass forward to Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
63.08
With great vision, Syd Patterson plays the ball forward to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.35
Alun George barges into Syd Patterson. The referee calls over Alun George and shows him a yellow card! Syd Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.00
Peter Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Pearce. Darius Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Lloyd who takes it down. Carlton Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Graeme Newton had no chance!! Goal for Luton Town!
72.08
Adam Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Keane who gathers it comfortably.
77.21
Leon Brooking pushes up the pitch. Leon Brooking changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Brooking runs straight at the defence! Leon Brooking shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
89.36
With some swift thinking, Ronnie Morris plays the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Les Keane smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
32.5%
41.2%
26.2%
Scorers
Matthew Bower 39, 69 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Bower of Luton Town |
Match Ratings
1. | Les Keane (GK) | 6 | |
2. | John Middleton (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Leon Brooking (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Peter Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jonathan Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Alun George (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Darren Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Darius Pearce (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Matthew Bower (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Carlton Lloyd (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
11. | Adam Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Harvey Wainwright (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Wayne Barrett (MID) | 0 | |
14. | David Proctor (GK) | 0 |
1. | Graeme Newton (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Adam Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Richard Tolley (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Damien Thirlwell (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Isaiah Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Stan James (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Ronnie Morris (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Syd Patterson (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Bill Dodd (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Simon Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Ruel Platt (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Lomano Marshall (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jody Tiler (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Andy Bramble (ATT) | 0 |