Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Queens Park Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Carrick.


0.00
Carlisle United kick off!
3.40
Andy Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood brings the ball forward. Eddie Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Milligan but the linesman indicates offside!
6.19
Carlton Copping threads a neat ball through to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair takes it forward alone. Brendan Sinclair plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Sinclair muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
12.22
Sebastiano Russo flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Tolley who takes it down. Carlton Tolley shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.34
Eddie Westwood passes the ball forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams plays a one-two with Neil Milligan and rushes in on goal... Lomano Deane hacks Dion Williams from behind! Penalty not given!!
18.43
Peter Taylor threads a neat ball through to Gary Black. With a delightful solo run, Gary Black stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris tries a spectacular strike but somehow Carlton Copping happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.42
Eddie Westwood threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.51
Carlton Tolley catches Andy Flintlock on the ankles. Carlton Tolley is warned by the referee! Andy Flintlock runs off the knock.
24.16
Gary Black knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carlos Zamora.
25.08
Gary Black takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Carlos Zamora scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
27.47
Sebastiano Russo sees space and advances. Sebastiano Russo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
32.42
Peter Taylor hacks Paul Greening from behind! The referee warns Peter Taylor to calm down! Paul Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.28
Alun Gower flicks a high pass forward. Dion Williams controls it well on his chest. Dion Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.55
Felipe Helguera hits a low pass to Kelvin Fortune. Kelvin Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Sebastiano Russo flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Tolley collects the pass. Carlton Tolley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
48.09
Carlisle United are in full control of this game.
49.19
Diego Montaperto threads the ball through to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Milligan and advances towards the goal... Dion Williams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dion Williams!
53.05
Carlton Copping hacks Jermaine Morris from behind! Carlton Copping is warned by the referee! Jermaine Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.29
Sebastiano Russo hits a low pass to Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
65.14
Diego Montaperto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
66.37
Andy Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Romero collects the pass. Patricio Romero threads the ball through to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Helguera.
67.54
Sebastiano Russo clumsily knocks into Eddie Westwood. The referee calls over Sebastiano Russo and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.11
Eddie Westwood hits a low pass to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.54
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Glynn Sharpe replacing Felipe Helguera and James Mann replacing Sebastiano Russo .
78.54
Alun Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Williams. Dion Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greening. Paul Greening muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
87.25
Glynn Sharpe hacks Neil Milligan from behind! The referee warns Glynn Sharpe to calm down! Neil Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
29.1%
41.9%
29.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Williams of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
7
2.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
7
3.Carlton Copping (DEF)
7
4.Andy Flintlock (DEF)
8
5.Alun Gower (MID)
7
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
8
7.Eddie Westwood (MID)
8
8.Patricio Romero (MID)
6
9.Paul Greening (ATT)
6
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)
7
11.Dion Williams (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
13.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Sylvain Keane (DEF)
0

1.Stanley Best (GK)
6
2.Peter Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Sherwood (DEF)
6
4.Carl Murray (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Helguera (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Deane (DEF)
6
7.Sebastiano Russo (MID)yellow card
6
8.Kelvin Fortune (MID)
6
9.Gary Black (MID)
7
10.Jermaine Morris (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Tolley (ATT)
5
 
12.Gavin Niven (GK)
0
13.Glynn Sharpe (ATT)
6
14.James Mann (ATT)
6