Match Report


Torquay UnitedTorquay United     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher43
G
1
G
38Graeme NewtonG. Newton
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth57
D
2
D
57Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Peter MacleanP. Maclean55
D
3
D
47Richard TolleyR. Tolley
Warren GordonW. Gordon53
D
4
D
44Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Alexander HöferA. Höfer51
D
5captain
D
43Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean
Anthony GordonA. Gordon51
M
6
M
56Stan JamesS. James
Adam BrownA. Brown51
M
7
M
53Ronnie MorrisR. Morris
Alex McallisterA. Mcallister42
M
8
M
45Syd PattersonS. Patterson
Damien McleodD. Mcleod57
A
9
M
36Francis ClarkeF. Clarke
Craig StandingC. Standing54
A
captain10
A
49Simon WilliamsonS. Williamson
Paul DuberryP. Duberry49
A
11
A
48Lee BishopL. Bishop
 
Gary PalmerG. Palmer51
D
12
A
45Ruel PlattR. Platt
Jose SemedoJ. Semedo48
D
13
A
41Andy BrambleA. Bramble
Edward CleggE. Clegg45
D
14
D
41Jody TilerJ. Tiler

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,804 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United 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 Wayne Impey.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
4.34
Adam Brown darts forward. Adam Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Graeme Newton with no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
9.15
Anthony Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing threads a neat ball through to Paul Duberry. Some good footwork from Paul Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.00
Lee Bishop comes in with a late challenge on Darius Unsworth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Unsworth runs off the knock.
14.37
Francis Clarke darts forward. Francis Clarke shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
18.34
Francis Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.47
Anthony Gordon decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Duberry but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.24
Francis Clarke passes the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson skips past Alexander Höfer! Simon Williamson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.53
Simon Williamson barges into Peter Maclean. The referee brings Simon Williamson to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Maclean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.34
Syd Patterson makes a simple pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.41
Damien Thirlwell sees Ronnie Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Morris makes a probing pass to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Maclean.
34.12
Adam Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Morris. Ronnie Morris makes a simple pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.36
Anthony Gordon threads a neat ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Damien Mcleod is offside!
42.43
Alex Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcallister shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.14
Without breaking stride, Peter Maclean plays the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry rushes past Isaiah Maclean! Paul Duberry comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball ricochets off Adam Ljungberg and flashes wide of the far post.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Anthony Gordon loops the ball over to the far post. Paul Duberry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Torquay United start the second half!
54.18
Warren Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Craig Standing who brings the ball under control. Craig Standing runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Craig Standing provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.57
Adam Brown changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Brown tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.18
Anthony Gordon darts forward. Anthony Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.24
Adam Brown threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
69.36
Adam Brown advances with the ball. Adam Brown shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
79.31
Ronnie Morris makes a probing pass to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.41
Adam Brown barges into Syd Patterson. The referee warns Adam Brown to calm down! Syd Patterson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.10
Anthony Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Syd Patterson. The referee calls over Anthony Gordon and shows him a yellow card! Syd Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.53
Ronnie Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Alex Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Alex Mcallister plays a quick one-two with Craig Standing and rushes in on goal... Alex Mcallister comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Torquay United

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%

Scorers
Craig Standing 4, 54
Paul Duberry 59
Francis Clarke 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Standing of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
6
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)yellow card
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
8
8.Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Craig Standing (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Palmer (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
0

1.Graeme Newton (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.Francis Clarke (MID)goal scored
8
10.Simon Williamson (ATT)
6
11.Lee Bishop (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ruel Platt (ATT)
0
13.Andy Bramble (ATT)
0
14.Jody Tiler (DEF)
0