Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graeme NewtonG. Newton38
G
1
G
47John MilburnJ. Milburn
Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg57
D
2
D
59Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Richard TolleyR. Tolley47
D
3
D
50Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell44
D
4
D
47Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier
Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean43
D
captain5
M
59Hugo LeonH. Leon
Stan JamesS. James56
M
6
M
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Ronnie MorrisR. Morris53
M
7
M
38Neil BarrettN. Barrett
Syd PattersonS. Patterson45
M
8
M
37Trevor JackT. Jack
Francis ClarkeF. Clarke36
M
9
A
57Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley
Simon WilliamsonS. Williamson49
A
10captain
A
45Kai PrantlK. Prantl
Lee BishopL. Bishop48
A
11
A
40Seth JamesS. James
 
Ruel PlattR. Platt45
A
12
D
47Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Andy BrambleA. Bramble41
A
13
G
45Wayne BrandW. Brand
Jody TilerJ. Tiler41
D
14
D
43Norman StampN. Stamp

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,708 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.


0.00
Grimsby Town kick off!
2.11
Trevor Jack threads the ball through to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Ljungberg.
3.53
Don Naysmith catches Ronnie Morris on the ankles. Don Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.49
Ronnie Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.04
Damien Thirlwell barges into Seth James. The referee warns Damien Thirlwell to calm down! Seth James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.52
Richard Tolley clumsily knocks into Seth James. The referee calls over Richard Tolley and warns him to calm down! Seth James stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.31
Don Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Don Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.58
Isaiah Maclean passes the ball forward to Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson makes a simple pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
16.38
Syd Patterson hits a low pass to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
18.19
Don Naysmith barges into Syd Patterson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Patterson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.52
Hugo Leon makes a simple pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.29
Syd Patterson knocks the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.25
Syd Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.28
Trevor Jack hacks Stan James from behind! Trevor Jack is shown the yellow card! Stan James stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.44
Damien Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Morris who gracefully takes it down. Ronnie Morris sees Simon Williamson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Williamson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
33.10
Isaiah Maclean sees Syd Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Syd Patterson plays the ball forward to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.47
Ronnie Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Neil Barrett sees space and advances. Neil Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.50
Patrick Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Barrett. Neil Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth James. Seth James shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
51.25
Francis Clarke knocks the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Patrick Cutler.
55.55
Hugo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Tolley.
59.09
Hugo Leon passes the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.00
Damien Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Morris darts forward. Ronnie Morris whips in a cross ball towards Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.43
Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Seth James who brings the ball under control. Seth James shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Graeme Newton had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
71.55
Ronnie Morris flicks a high pass forward. Lee Bishop collects the pass. Lee Bishop shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.08
Damien Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Morris. Ronnie Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Le Tissier.
73.42
Damien Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Morris controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Morris decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Morris plays a one-two with Lee Bishop and advances towards the goal... Ronnie Morris rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.47
Neil Barrett makes a simple pass to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Kai Prantl scores for Grimsby Town!!
83.49
Damien Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Morris who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.17
Don Naysmith clumsily knocks into Syd Patterson. Don Naysmith is warned by the referee again! Syd Patterson is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
87.37
Syd Patterson takes it forward alone. Syd Patterson deftly passes the ball to Lee Bishop, releasing him through on goal. Lee Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lee Bishop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Grimsby Town
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
27.2%
48.1%
24.7%

Scorers
Lee Bishop 22, 87
Ronnie Morris 73
Seth James 66
Kai Prantl 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Bishop of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Graeme Newton (GK)
6
2.Adam Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Richard Tolley (DEF)
5
4.Damien Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Isaiah Maclean (DEF)
6
6.Stan James (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Morris (MID)goal scored
9
8.Syd Patterson (MID)
7
9.Francis Clarke (MID)
6
10.Simon Williamson (ATT)
6
11.Lee Bishop (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ruel Platt (ATT)
0
13.Andy Bramble (ATT)
0
14.Jody Tiler (DEF)
0

1.John Milburn (GK)
6
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
7
6.Don Naysmith (MID)yellow card
5
7.Neil Barrett (MID)
6
8.Trevor Jack (MID)yellow card
5
9.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)
6
10.Kai Prantl (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Seth James (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Brand (GK)
0
14.Norman Stamp (DEF)
0