Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,371 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
4.40
Trevor Stuart sees space and advances. Trevor Stuart hits a low pass to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen plays a quick one-two with David van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Paolo Simonsen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.57
Robert Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Beckham advances inside the box! Graeme Beckham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.25
Niccolo Hendrie decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Graeme Beckham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.50
Francis Davies threads the ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo rushes past Gavin James! Albert Bravo takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.58
Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Beckham who takes it down. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
26.30
Wagneau Bérenguer threads a neat ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo hits a low pass to Paolo Simonsen. Some good footwork from Paolo Simonsen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.20
Billy Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Wagneau Bérenguer. Billy Hansen is shown the yellow card! Wagneau Bérenguer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.35
Niccolo Hendrie brings the ball forward. Niccolo Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.12
Gavin James knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy makes a probing pass to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beckham controls it well on his chest. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Moss. Matt Moss beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Sheffield United 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 second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
47.52
Mick Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Davies. Francis Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. David van den Berg controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David van den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Quaresma smothers it!
49.22
Jonathan Bellamy laces a weighted ball forward to Noel Harley. Noel Harley whips in a cross ball towards Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.32
Billy Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Hansen plays a one-two with Graeme Beckham and advances towards the goal... Billy Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.57
Sylvain Fowler makes a simple pass to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy plays the ball forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Noel Harley is offside!
57.15
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Martin Bridge collects the pass. Martin Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.52
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
61.61
Noel Harley comes in with a late challenge on Mick Armstrong. The referee warns Noel Harley to calm down! Mick Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.30
Niccolo Hendrie hacks Wagneau Bérenguer from behind! The referee brings Niccolo Hendrie to one side and gives him a warning! Wagneau Bérenguer runs off the knock.
65.21
Benoit Pires chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Noel Harley. Noel Harley sees Graeme Beckham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
69.45
Trevor Stuart hacks Noel Harley from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Stuart and warns him to calm down! Noel Harley runs off the knock.
71.33
Nicky Armstrong threads the ball through to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.34
Mick Armstrong makes a run forward as Luke Benjamin takes the throw-in. Mick Armstrong skillfully chests the ball down. Mick Armstrong pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Mick Armstrong stretches the opposition's defence. Mick Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Albert Bravo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
78.06
Luke Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Taylor controls it well on his chest. Shaun Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David van den Berg. David van den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.56
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Taylor edges inside the box! Shaun Taylor takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.37
Niccolo Hendrie receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Bellamy. Niccolo Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Noel Harley collects the pass. Noel Harley whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.05
Francis Davies flicks a high ball forward to Albert Bravo who gracefully takes it down. Albert Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to David van den Berg but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Wagneau Bérenguer clumsily knocks into Niccolo Hendrie. Wagneau Bérenguer is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Hendrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45%
31.2%
Scorers
| Martin Bridge 36 Graeme Beckham 71, 85 | Paolo Simonsen 4 Albert Bravo 17 David van den Berg 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Beckham of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicky Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bellamy (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Hendrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Hansen (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Matt Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graeme Beckham (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Bridge (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Benoit Pires (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Mike (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noel Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mervin Vickers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mick Armstrong (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Trevor Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luke Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wagneau Bérenguer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francis Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Shaun Taylor (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albert Bravo (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | David van den Berg (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Paolo Simonsen (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Jason Fox (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Scales (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Sinclair (ATT) | 0 | |










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