Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Seth SheringhamS. Sheringham50
G
1
G
47Graham GranttG. Grantt
Gary NivenG. Niven56
D
2captain
D
57James HitchcockJ. Hitchcock
Max VenusM. Venus52
D
3
D
51Syd EdworthyS. Edworthy
Del ThirlwellD. Thirlwell46
D
4
D
48Adrian WardA. Ward
Alberto NunesA. Nunes62
M
5
M
66Norman SharpeN. Sharpe
Gary JacksonG. Jackson58
M
6
M
54Billy SmitheB. Smithe
Ivan CampbellI. Campbell57
M
7
M
54Simon BishopS. Bishop
Norman BlackN. Black49
M
captain8
M
52Mark RobsonM. Robson
Eoin MersonE. Merson56
A
9
A
53Brian HowellsB. Howells
Mervin ClaphamM. Clapham55
A
10
A
51Brendan TolleyB. Tolley
Stephen PallisterS. Pallister48
A
11
A
50Reinier HendriksR. Hendriks
 
Billy BishopB. Bishop48
G
12
M
51Ben WeaverB. Weaver
David BeagrieD. Beagrie47
A
13
M
48Morris WalkerM. Walker
Daniele RufusD. Rufus46
D
14
D
46Gilles KahnG. Kahn

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,411 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Torquay United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Shaun Froggatt.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers start the match!
3.23
James Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley threads the ball through into the box. Del Thirlwell hacks Brian Howells from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
3.23
The referee points to the spot..
4.17
Brendan Tolley takes a stuttering run up. What a cracker!! Seth Sheringham had no chance!!
6.10
James Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe sees Brian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Sheringham who gathers it comfortably.
9.21
Max Venus sees a break and surges forward. Max Venus threads a neat ball through to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham but the linesman indicates offside!
12.39
Ivan Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Pallister collects the pass. Stephen Pallister makes a probing pass to Mervin Clapham but he's offside!
15.57
Del Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Reinier Hendriks. The referee calls over Del Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Reinier Hendriks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Reinier Hendriks comes in with a late challenge on Del Thirlwell. The referee warns Reinier Hendriks to calm down! Del Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.07
Without breaking stride, Syd Edworthy plays the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson sees Brian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Sheringham who gathers it comfortably.
27.03
Syd Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
30.16
Alberto Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
33.47
Del Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Brian Howells. The referee warns Del Thirlwell again to calm down! Brian Howells grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.56
Adrian Ward knocks the ball forward to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe surges forward with the ball. Billy Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks but the linesman indicates offside!
42.27
With some swift thinking, Norman Sharpe plays the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Thirlwell.
44.50
James Hitchcock makes a beautiful solo run. James Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley cuts inside the box! Brendan Tolley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Gary Niven!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Torquay United kick off the second half!
51.06
With imagination, Ivan Campbell picks a pass forward to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
54.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.48
Mark Robson hits a low pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Seth Sheringham. Excellent save.
60.02
Billy Smithe passes the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.19
Simon Bishop threads a neat ball through to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.55
James Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Eoin Merson. The referee calls over James Hitchcock and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.26
Norman Black threads the ball through to Stephen Pallister. Stephen Pallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.08
Del Thirlwell hacks Brendan Tolley from behind! Del Thirlwell is given yet another warning by the referee! Brendan Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.08
Alberto Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Simon Bishop. The referee brings Alberto Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.12
Adrian Ward flicks a high pass forward to Billy Smithe who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.11
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells controls it well on his chest. Brian Howells plays a one-two with Reinier Hendriks and advances towards the goal... Brian Howells muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Seth Sheringham effortlessly smothers it!
75.14
Billy Smithe knocks the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
77.34
Max Venus chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson advances with the ball. Gary Jackson passes the ball forward but Mervin Clapham is offside!
83.15
Alberto Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Pallister controls it well on his chest. Stephen Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Merson but the linesman indicates offside!
89.36
Max Venus flicks a high pass forward to Gary Jackson who brings the ball under control. Gary Jackson makes a simple pass to Stephen Pallister. Stephen Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Torquay United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
32.6%
41.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Brendan Tolley 4 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Smithe of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Seth Sheringham (GK)
8
2.Gary Niven (DEF)
6
3.Max Venus (DEF)
7
4.Del Thirlwell (DEF)
4
5.Alberto Nunes (MID)
6
6.Gary Jackson (MID)
7
7.Ivan Campbell (MID)
7
8.Norman Black (MID)
6
9.Eoin Merson (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Clapham (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Pallister (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Bishop (GK)
0
13.David Beagrie (ATT)
0
14.Daniele Rufus (DEF)
0

1.Graham Grantt (GK)
6
2.James Hitchcock (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Syd Edworthy (DEF)
6
4.Adrian Ward (DEF)
7
5.Norman Sharpe (MID)
7
6.Billy Smithe (MID)
9
7.Simon Bishop (MID)
7
8.Mark Robson (MID)
7
9.Brian Howells (ATT)
8
10.Brendan Tolley (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
7
 
12.Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13.Morris Walker (MID)
0
14.Gilles Kahn (DEF)
0