Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     SouthamptonSouthampton
Steve LittleSteve Little Computer Player Computer Player
Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin61
G
captain1
G
51Gary MendezG. Mendez
James PriorJ. Prior43
D
2
D
56Gabriele GiampierettiG. Giampieretti
Dave DixonD. Dixon50
D
3
D
54John McNeillJ. McNeill
Steve ShiltonS. Shilton43
D
4
D
53Jason MendoncaJ. Mendonca
Scott TerryS. Terry54
D
5
D
53Anthony MendezA. Mendez
Neil ColeN. Cole54
M
6
M
56Terry BarryT. Barry
Paolo CroftP. Croft53
M
7captain
M
54Eoin SummerbellE. Summerbell
Kieron MarrK. Marr43
M
8
M
54Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch
Ian VieiraI. Vieira59
A
9
A
60Kieron BarrettK. Barrett
Ivan MersonI. Merson53
A
10
A
59Jamie ShearerJ. Shearer
Carl MortensenC. Mortensen44
A
11
A
53Eddie BlakeE. Blake
 
David KneisslD. Kneissl55
G
12
M
53Craig HeskeyC. Heskey
Eddie BrambleE. Bramble40
M
13
D
52Joe WeaverJ. Weaver
Graham InceG. Ince48
A
14
M
51Edward BlakeE. Blake

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,393 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Grant.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
4.14
Albrecht Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Terry.
6.13
Scott Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Shilton. Steve Shilton makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Shilton plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Cole and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Shilton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Mendez easily smothers it!
10.15
Terry Barry sees Jamie Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Shilton.
12.42
Kieron Marr makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Mortensen. Carl Mortensen whips the ball goalwards with his head but Gary Mendez is on top of it.
14.13
Terry Barry makes a simple pass to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.05
Kieron Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
22.50
Kieron Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson connects with a diving header. Gary Mendez manages to gather it.
24.10
Gabriele Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Terry Barry. Terry Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
27.04
Gabriele Giampieretti barges into Carl Mortensen. The referee calls over Gabriele Giampieretti and shows him a yellow card! Carl Mortensen runs off the knock.
32.13
Steve Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Dixon. Dave Dixon makes a simple pass to Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson deftly passes the ball to Carl Mortensen, releasing him through on goal. Carl Mortensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.38
Scott Terry threads a neat ball through to James Prior. James Prior sees a break and surges forward. James Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary Mendez manages to gather it.
39.49
Ian Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Merson controls it well on his chest. Ivan Merson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gary Mendez manages to gather it easily.
42.14
Eoin Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer makes a convincing header but is denied by Adam Goodwin. Excellent save.
44.37
Anthony Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
48.49
Paolo Croft flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Merson who takes it down. Ivan Merson shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
49.27
Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Terry Barry. Terry Barry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eoin Summerbell is offside!
51.38
Eoin Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett plays a quick one-two with Eddie Blake and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kieron Barrett provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Steve Shilton.
52.05
Corner kick to Southampton. Eoin Summerbell chips it out wide. Steve Shilton jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
53.05
Eoin Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake rushes past Dave Dixon! Eddie Blake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Adam Goodwin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.07
Jason Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Bartsch threads the ball through to Kieron Barrett but he's offside!
55.52
Kieron Marr sees Neil Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cole shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.56
Southampton have made a substitution with Edward Blake replacing Kieron Barrett .
71.15
Terry Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Adam Goodwin manages to gather it.
77.29
Southampton have made a substitution with Craig Heskey replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
79.20
Dave Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Neil Cole who takes it down. Neil Cole flicks a high pass forward. Ian Vieira controls it well on his chest. Ian Vieira shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.25
Neil Cole makes a probing pass to Kieron Marr. Kieron Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Southampton
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Neil Cole 56
Ian Vieira 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Cole of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Adam Goodwin (GK)
7
2.James Prior (DEF)
6
3.Dave Dixon (DEF)
6
4.Steve Shilton (DEF)
8
5.Scott Terry (DEF)
6
6.Neil Cole (MID)goal scored
9
7.Paolo Croft (MID)
6
8.Kieron Marr (MID)
8
9.Ian Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ivan Merson (ATT)
7
11.Carl Mortensen (ATT)
6
 
12.David Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Eddie Bramble (MID)
0
14.Graham Ince (ATT)
0

1.Gary Mendez (GK)
8
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)yellow card
5
3.John McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)
7
7.Eoin Summerbell (MID)
6
8.Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
6
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Blake (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Heskey (MID)
6
13.Joe Weaver (DEF)
0
14.Edward Blake (MID)
6