Match Report


Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Kevin Dickinson Kevin Dickinson
Adam GoodwinA. Goodwin61
G
captain1
G
62Noah BabbelN. Babbel
Scott TerryS. Terry57
D
2
D
69Patrick SheringhamP. Sheringham
Dave DixonD. Dixon53
D
3captain
D
58Daniel CadamarteriD. Cadamarteri
James PriorJ. Prior44
D
4
D
59Joe ImpeyJ. Impey
Neil ColeN. Cole54
M
5
D
63Graham GrantG. Grant
Paolo CroftP. Croft53
M
6
M
59Daniel LjungbergD. Ljungberg
Jakob BeckJ. Beck51
M
7
M
65Oberdan FerreriO. Ferreri
Brian SturridgeB. Sturridge47
M
8
A
56Robbie CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri
Ian VieiraI. Vieira59
A
9
A
77Maurits WijngaardenM. Wijngaarden
Ivan MersonI. Merson54
A
10
A
57Paolo MazzolaP. Mazzola
Graham InceG. Ince49
A
11
A
65Billy BeresfordB. Beresford
 
David KneisslD. Kneissl55
G
12
A
62Ralph GowerR. Gower
Carl MortensenC. Mortensen45
A
13
M
55Des OwenD. Owen
Steve ShiltonS. Shilton43
D
14
A
68Ivan BridgesI. Bridges

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Coventry City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor 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 Ian Hunt.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers start the match!
2.40
Daniel Ljungberg hits a low pass to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ljungberg but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.40
Scott Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
4.13
Daniel Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
9.07
Brian Sturridge takes it forward alone. Brian Sturridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.17
Graham Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
15.32
Oberdan Ferreri knocks the ball forward to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Mazzola. Paolo Mazzola powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.35
Neil Cole hits a low pass to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.54
Daniel Cadamarteri makes a strong solo run forward. Daniel Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward to Billy Beresford who brings the ball under control. Billy Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Scott Terry is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
29.35
Robbie Cadamarteri takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Daniel Cadamarteri. Daniel Cadamarteri knocks the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Joe Impey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Joe Impey scores for Coventry City!!
30.25
Joe Impey plays the ball forward to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg hits a low pass to Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
34.58
Oberdan Ferreri makes a probing pass to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Mazzola. Paolo Mazzola makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.57
Ivan Merson threads a neat ball through to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.13
Jakob Beck makes a probing pass to Neil Cole. Neil Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
40.34
Daniel Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Cadamarteri. With a superhuman jump, Robbie Cadamarteri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.33
Ian Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Cadamarteri. Ian Vieira is shown the yellow card! Daniel Cadamarteri runs off the knock.
45.00
Graham Grant makes a probing pass to Oberdan Ferreri. Oberdan Ferreri sees Daniel Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Ljungberg tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
47.31
James Prior clumsily knocks into Robbie Cadamarteri. James Prior is warned by the referee! Robbie Cadamarteri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.29
Joe Impey comes in with a late challenge on Graham Ince. The referee calls over Joe Impey and warns him to calm down! Graham Ince runs off the knock.
54.21
Patrick Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Mazzola who takes it down. Paolo Mazzola whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.40
Daniel Ljungberg barges into Brian Sturridge. Daniel Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! Brian Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.58
Daniel Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Daniel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Wijngaarden. Maurits Wijngaarden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.36
Daniel Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Wijngaarden. Maurits Wijngaarden shoots from distance but Adam Goodwin reads it well. Superb keeping!
65.48
Daniel Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Billy Beresford. With a superhuman jump, Billy Beresford connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
66.55
Graham Ince knocks the ball forward to Jakob Beck. Jakob Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
67.25
With imagination, James Prior laces a weighted ball forward to Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft sees Ivan Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Merson shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
71.32
Brian Sturridge barges into Maurits Wijngaarden. The referee calls over Brian Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Maurits Wijngaarden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.52
Paolo Croft comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Cadamarteri. The referee brings Paolo Croft to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Cadamarteri runs off the knock.
75.03
Oberdan Ferreri passes the ball forward to Maurits Wijngaarden. Maurits Wijngaarden edges inside the box! Maurits Wijngaarden rockets a shot on goal. Adam Goodwin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.32
Neil Cole makes a probing pass to Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.37
Paolo Mazzola threads a neat ball through to Maurits Wijngaarden. Maurits Wijngaarden whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.39
Joe Impey sees Daniel Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Ferreri comfortably collects the pass. Oberdan Ferreri knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Mazzola. Paolo Mazzola gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.22
James Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Beck who takes it down. Jakob Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park Rangers

Coventry City
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
6
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
28.3%
46.7%
25%

Scorers
Paolo Mazzola 15
Joe Impey 29
Maurits Wijngaarden 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Ljungberg of Coventry City

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

1.Noah Babbel (GK)
6
2.Patrick Sheringham (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF)
7
4.Joe Impey (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Graham Grant (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Ljungberg (MID)yellow card
9
7.Oberdan Ferreri (MID)
8
8.Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9.Maurits Wijngaarden (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paolo Mazzola (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Billy Beresford (ATT)
6
 
12.Ralph Gower (ATT)
0
13.Des Owen (MID)
0
14.Ivan Bridges (ATT)
0