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It's a sunny day here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 8,704 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.41
Aloisio Bardon makes a simple pass to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite plays a one-two with Marc Rummenigge and advances towards the goal... Paul Diakite shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
4.12
Aloisio Bardon makes a beautiful solo run. Aloisio Bardon plays a one-two with Marc Rummenigge and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Aloisio Bardon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Sylvain Fowler. Excellent block.
6.10
Seth Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.02
With great vision, Billy Hansen plays the ball forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.40
Carl Rankin knocks the ball forward to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers sees Marc Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Rummenigge advances inside the box! Marc Rummenigge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.50
Billy Hansen sees Martin Bridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Bridge threads the ball through to Graeme Beckham but he's offside!
14.57
Sandro De Sole comes in with a late challenge on Matt Moss. Sandro De Sole is given a warning by the referee! Matt Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
Carl Rankin threads a neat ball through to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.53
With vision, Niccolo Hendrie picks a pass forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss cuts inside the box! Matt Moss strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.04
Without breaking stride, Liam Stockdale plays the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul 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!!
40.46
Ivan Vickers sees Paul Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. With a superhuman jump, Marc Rummenigge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players seem much more motivated whilst the Ipswich Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Ipswich Town start the second half!
48.13
Ivan Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Antonio Quaresma. What a save!
49.19
Liam Stockdale flicks a high ball forward to Paul Diakite who takes it down. Paul Diakite shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.37
Carl Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.22
With a delightful solo run, Billy Hansen stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hansen puts a great ball through. Martin Bridge runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.27
Aloisio Bardon flicks a high pass forward to Marc Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.35
Robert Rankin receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin James. Robert Rankin threads the ball through to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy makes a simple pass to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge plays a quick one-two with Graeme Beckham and rushes in on goal... Martin Bridge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.24
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Garry Telfer replacing Marc Rummenigge .
65.26
Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beckham easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Beckham shoots from outside the area. 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.
66.39
Ivan Vickers passes the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.39
Aloisio Bardon flicks a high ball forward to Garry Telfer who takes it down. Garry Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Antonio Quaresma manages to keep it out.
69.11
Ivan Vickers makes a probing pass to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.47
Ivan Vickers comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Hendrie. The referee calls over Ivan Vickers and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Hendrie runs off the knock.
72.06
Robert Rankin threads a neat ball through to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Noel Harley controls it well on his chest. Noel Harley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Bridge is offside!
73.57
Benoit Pires pushes up the pitch. Benoit Pires threads a neat ball through to Noel Harley. Noel Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graeme Beckham!
87.09
Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Noel Harley who takes it down. Noel Harley plays a one-two with Martin Bridge and advances towards the goal... Sandro De Sole comes in with a late challenge on Noel Harley. Noel Harley appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.35
Billy Hansen makes a simple pass to Noel Harley. Noel Harley edges inside the box! Noel Harley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
30.9%
44.7%
24.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Rummenigge of Ipswich Town

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)
6
7.Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
7
9.Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Martin Bridge (ATT)
6
 
12.Benoit Pires (GK)
6
13.Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14.Noel Harley (DEF)
7

1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
6
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Danny Thirlwell (DEF)
6
6.Liam Stockdale (MID)
6
7.Ivan Vickers (MID)yellow card
7
8.Aloisio Bardon (MID)
7
9.Houssin Kachloul (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Diakite (ATT)
7
 
12.David Nodari (MID)
0
13.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0