Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,673 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.
0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
4.35
Daniele Rufus plays the ball forward to Ivan Campbell. Ivan Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Bill Etherington collects the pass. Bill Etherington shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
10.47
Stephen Robinson makes a simple pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.55
Adam Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.55
Norman Black threads the ball through to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.07
Stephen Robinson plays the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven cuts inside the box! Kevin Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Seth Sheringham with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
21.36
Norman Black threads a neat ball through to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson plays a one-two with Bill Etherington and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Eoin Merson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.48
Gary Jackson threads the ball through to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham plays a one-two with Bill Etherington and advances towards the goal... Mervin Clapham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.08
Arthur Boateng makes a simple pass to Stephen Robinson. Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Robinson plays the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Seth Sheringham didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.11
Alberto Nunes plays the ball forward to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham makes a great pass forward. Bill Etherington runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.07
Daniele Rufus hits a low pass to Norman Black. Norman Black knocks the ball forward to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.09
Stephen Robinson sees Kevin Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Niven.
39.13
Ivan Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Robinson. Ivan Campbell is shown the yellow card! Stephen Robinson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
48.26
Arthur Boateng makes a probing pass to Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Seth Sheringham as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.45
Adam Southgate takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Eoin Merson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.41
Arthur Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey threads a neat ball through to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven plays a one-two with Syd Bridges and advances towards the goal... Kevin Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.05
Ben Mcgovern sees Stephen Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.49
Eddie Shaw sees Norman Black in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Black makes an attacking run forward. Norman Black shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.08
Adam Southgate threads the ball through to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nigel Insley through on goal. Nigel Insley rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.07
Daniele Rufus flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Campbell who takes it down. Ivan Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Merson who takes it down. Eoin Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.48
Gary Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Bill Etherington collects the pass. Bill Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
69.41
Mervin Impey sees Nigel Insley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Insley shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Insley!
72.30
Ivan Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
73.56
Arthur Boateng threads a neat ball through to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Insley controls it well on his chest. Nigel Insley whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
75.56
Stephen Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges makes a probing pass to Kevin Niven but he's offside!
79.53
With great vision, Eddie Shaw plays the ball forward to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington runs straight at the defence! Ben Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.42
Daniele Rufus makes a probing pass to Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Reis.
85.45
Gary Jackson sees space and advances. Gary Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers
Mervin Clapham 15, 24 | Kevin Niven 18 Nigel Insley 60, 69 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
1. | Seth Sheringham (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Eddie Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Gary Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Daniele Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alberto Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Gary Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Ivan Campbell (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Norman Black (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Eoin Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Mervin Clapham (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Bill Etherington (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Jose Fortes Velasco (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Stephen Pallister (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Billy Bishop (GK) | 0 |
1. | Mervin Godber (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Bruno Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ben Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Arthur Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Adam Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Stephen Robinson (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Mervin Impey (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Nigel Insley (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Kevin Niven (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Syd Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Andy Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Craig Collins (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Jonathan Murphy (MID) | 0 |