Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 2,820 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers kick off the first half!
4.03
0-0Syd Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Simon Williamson collects the pass. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.06
0-0Ronnie Morris brings the ball forward. Ronnie Morris shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.31
Neil Britton decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Britton plays the ball forward to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn rushes past Richard Tolley! Jonathan Winterburn tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.31
0-0Peter Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Crooks but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.27
0-0Stan James sees a break and surges forward. Stan James shoots from 25 yards. Jody Ince gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
24.12
Peter Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Syd Crooks collects the pass. Syd Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.30
Syd Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.55
Simon Hulme sees a break and surges forward. Simon Hulme threads the ball through to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ronnie Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Chris Watson replacing Simon Hulme.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.36
Syd Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.23
Syd Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
54.42
Ronnie Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
59.57
0-0Graham Bailey catches Syd Patterson on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Bailey and warns him to calm down! Syd Patterson runs off the knock.
65.54
Stan James threads a neat ball through to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Britton.
69.58
Syd Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.18
0-0Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Dyer replacing Jonathan Winterburn and Gilles Smith replacing Syd Crooks .
78.27
Graham Bailey threads a neat ball through to Eddie Dyer. Eddie Dyer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
81.57
Ronnie Morris threads a neat ball through to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.44
1-0Damien Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Stan James. Stan James threads a neat ball through to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Damien Thirlwell takes a long throw-in. Richard Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Morris. With great vision, Ronnie Morris plays the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Ince who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
19.4%
50%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Williamson of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Morris (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Syd Patterson (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Francis Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Williamson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Lee Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Platt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody Tiler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jody Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Hulme (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gareth Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Britton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ben Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danilo Marchegiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graham Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Peter Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gareth Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Winterburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Syd Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eddie Dyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gilles Smith (MID) | 6 | |