Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 3,888 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
8.36
0-0With great vision, Neil Cole plays the ball forward to Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Noah Babbel.
9.56
0-0Brian Sturridge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Wright chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
14.19
0-0Scott Terry hits a low pass to Neil Cole. Neil Cole darts forward. Neil Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.00
0-0Dave Dixon knocks the ball forward to James Prior. James Prior plays the ball forward to Simon Perry. Simon Perry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.56
With a delightful solo run, Neil Cole stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Cole whips in a cross ball towards Simon Perry. Billy Beresford hacks Simon Perry from behind! Simon Perry appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
45.00
Billy Beresford sees space and advances. Billy Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Ljungberg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City kick off!
47.57
Paolo Croft hits a low pass to Graham Ince. Graham Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Noah Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.27
Simon Perry hits a low pass to Neil Cole. Neil Cole 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.
55.42
Scott Terry knocks the ball forward to Dave Dixon. Dave Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Ince. Graham Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
57.01
0-0James Prior flicks a high pass forward. Ian Vieira collects the pass. Ian Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Daniel Cadamarteri. Excellent block.
60.41
0-0Coventry City have made a substitution with Joe Impey replacing Graham Grant .
65.20
Jakob Beck takes it forward alone. Jakob Beck shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.17
0-0Billy Beresford barges into James Prior. The referee brings Billy Beresford to one side and gives him a warning! James Prior carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.29
Paolo Croft darts forward. Paolo Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince whips the ball goalwards with his head. Noah Babbel picks it out of the air!
78.01
Daniel Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.24
0-1Daniel Ljungberg hits a low pass to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri runs straight at the defence! Robbie Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.48
0-1Coventry City are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
87.12
Daniel Ljungberg threads the ball through to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges runs straight at the defence! Ivan Bridges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ivan Bridges scores for Coventry City!!
90.00
Simon Perry flicks a high pass forward. Ian Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Vieira shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.8%
30.2%
Play Area
17.5%
47.6%
34.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Cadamarteri of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Goodwin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Prior (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dave Dixon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Terry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jakob Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Cole (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paolo Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Brian Sturridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Perry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Bramble (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Merson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Noah Babbel (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Patrick Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terry Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Ljungberg (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ralph Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Bridges (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gavin Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Des Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joe Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cesar Almeida (MID) | 0 | |