Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 11,342 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
Queens Park Rangers start the match!
4.20
Roberto Gerritsen hacks Mauricio Rubio from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Gerritsen and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Rubio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.05
Jonathan Greaves catches Frank Bellamy on the ankles. The referee warns Jonathan Greaves to calm down! Frank Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.54
Eoin Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot plays a one-two with Thomas Neuhaus and rushes in on goal... Bill Lightfoot looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.49
Mauricio Rubio passes the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.08
Cedric Bradaia advances with the ball. Cedric Bradaia flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Cois who takes it down. Aladino Cois lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ivan Sinclair. Excellent block.
15.09
Thomas Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.07
Eoin Salako barges into Oscar Nappi. The referee calls over Eoin Salako and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Nappi runs off the knock.
24.01
Mauricio Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Black. Marvin Black threads the ball through to Ashley Swift. Ashley Swift plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Jacobs and advances towards the goal... Ashley Swift shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Rodrigo Rego manages to keep it out.
33.18
Oscar Nappi sees space and advances. Oscar Nappi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.56
Eoin Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
47.37
Thomas Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Bill Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. Bill Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.33
Ivan Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.27
Cedric Bradaia makes a simple pass to Ashley Swift. Ashley Swift surges forward with the ball. Ashley Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.22
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Gavin Perry replacing John Hansen .
63.32
Karim Zuidersma hits a low pass to Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
69.36
Helder Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
75.58
Karim Zuidersma flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.54
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Max Gascoigne replacing Jamie Fletcher and Patrick Montague replacing Ashley Swift .
79.54
Karim Zuidersma threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
81.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Lanzaro picks a pass forward to Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
32.4%
48.5%
19.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Lopes of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
1. | Jamie Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Jonathan Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Cedric Bradaia (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Simon Blake (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Ashley Swift (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Mauricio Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Oscar Nappi (MID) | 6 | |
9. | John Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Aladino Cois (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Mike Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Max Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Patrick Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Gavin Perry (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Ivan Sinclair (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Joe Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Karim Zuidersma (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Roberto Gerritsen (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Thomas Neuhaus (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Bill Lightfoot (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Frank Bellamy (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Nicky Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Alexander Gerlach (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Leandro Villegas (MID) | 0 |