Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Les KeaneL. Keane59
G
1
G
38Graeme NewtonG. Newton
Darren PlowrightD. Plowright53
D
2
D
57Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg
John MiddletonJ. Middleton52
D
captain3
D
48Richard TolleyR. Tolley
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4
D
44Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Shaun VenusS. Venus37
D
5captain
D
43Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean
Alun GeorgeA. George47
M
6
M
56Stan JamesS. James
Darren TolleyD. Tolley46
M
7
M
53Ronnie MorrisR. Morris
Darius PearceD. Pearce44
M
8
M
45Syd PattersonS. Patterson
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
M
36Francis ClarkeF. Clarke
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd50
A
10
A
49Simon WilliamsonS. Williamson
Adam JoachimA. Joachim42
A
11
A
48Lee BishopL. Bishop
 
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
12
A
45Ruel PlattR. Platt
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
13
A
41Andy BrambleA. Bramble
Mick ShearerM. Shearer43
M
14
D
41Jody TilerJ. Tiler

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,658 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Anthony Wetherall.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the first half!
3.49
Isaiah Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson threads a neat ball through to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
6.06
Adam Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Clarke. Francis Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Lee Bishop controls it well on his chest. Lee Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow John Middleton happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.19
Syd Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Simon Williamson who takes it down. Simon Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.20
Richard Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Morris. Ronnie Morris knocks the ball forward to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Keane who gathers it comfortably.
16.50
Ronnie Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.17
Damien Thirlwell hits a low pass to Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson makes a simple pass to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Keane who gathers it comfortably.
21.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun George plays the ball forward to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.02
Francis Clarke plays the ball forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.07
Richard Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Patterson. Showing composure, Syd Patterson picks a pass forward to Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.39
Stan James clumsily knocks into Peter Lofthouse. Stan James is given a warning by the referee! Peter Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.26
Darren Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Lloyd who takes it down. Carlton Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.29
Darius Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Carlton Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.44
Richard Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan James. Stan James passes the ball forward to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Simon Williamson. Simon Williamson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Les Keane with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Luton Town kick off!
54.46
Peter Lofthouse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun George. Alun George threads a neat ball through to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.18
Darius Pearce barges into Stan James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.46
Syd Patterson comes in with a late challenge on Darren Plowright. Syd Patterson is shown the yellow card! Darren Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.12
Carlton Lloyd catches Richard Tolley on the ankles. Carlton Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Richard Tolley runs off the knock.
61.06
Ronnie Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.17
Peter Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Tolley. Darren Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Adam Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.23
Shaun Venus flicks a high pass forward. Alun George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun George flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Lloyd who gracefully takes it down. Carlton Lloyd runs straight at the defence! Richard Tolley hacks Carlton Lloyd from behind! Penalty for Luton Town!!
67.23
The referee points to the spot..
68.46
Adam Joachim takes a cautious run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.52
Richard Tolley barges into Darius Pearce. The referee warns Richard Tolley to calm down! Darius Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.06
Alun George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd runs straight at the defence! Carlton Lloyd comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

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

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%

Scorers
Carlton Lloyd 22
Adam Joachim 68 (p)
Simon Williamson 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Lloyd of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Les Keane (GK)
6
2.Darren Plowright (DEF)
6
3.John Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
7
5.Shaun Venus (DEF)
6
6.Alun George (MID)
8
7.Darren Tolley (MID)
6
8.Darius Pearce (MID)yellow card
6
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Lloyd (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Adam Joachim (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Harvey Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Wayne Barrett (MID)
0
14.Mick Shearer (MID)
0

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