Match Report
| Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Luke Monk | L. Monk |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Paul Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Fredrik Rankin | F. Rankin | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | |||||||||
| Duncan Greig | D. Greig |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Alan Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Nicky Philips | N. Philips | | 52 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 56 | | John Standing | J. Standing | ||||||||
| John Young | J. Young | | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 67 | | George Boateng | G. Boateng | |||||||||
| Ryouichi Kikuchi | R. Kikuchi |  | 59 | M | | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Fredrik Barrett | F. Barrett | ||||||||
| Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Mervin Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Nicky Hall | N. Hall | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Ivan Potts | I. Potts | |||||||||
| Warren Burbage | W. Burbage | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Damien Lumsdon | D. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| John Fortune | J. Fortune | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Jason Allman | J. Allman | |||||||||
| Nigel Powell | N. Powell | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Nwankwo Bramble | N. Bramble | |||||||||
| Dion Fortune | D. Fortune | | 53 | M | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||||
| James Brand | J. Brand | | 50 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Ian Weir | I. Weir | |||||||||
| Carlos Neves | C. Neves |  | 48 | G | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Lee Peters | L. Peters | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,495 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
0-0Mervin Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman plays a one-two with Damien Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Jason Allman provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.19
0-0Duncan Greig comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Bramble. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nwankwo Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.16
0-0Ryouichi Kikuchi chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell edges inside the box! Nigel Powell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.27
Fredrik Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Allman. Jason Allman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.10
Mervin Makin hacks Dean Le Tissier from behind! The referee calls over Mervin Makin and shows him a yellow card! Dean Le Tissier runs off the knock.
15.15
Ryouichi Kikuchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.01
Ryouichi Kikuchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.34
0-0Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Standing.
20.19
John Standing barges into John Young. The referee calls over John Standing and shows him a yellow card! John Young runs off the knock.
21.30
0-0Mervin Makin comes in with a very late challenge on Fredrik Rankin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Fredrik Rankin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.44
Ivan Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Allman. Jason Allman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Luke Monk.
26.26
Dean Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Ryouichi Kikuchi. Ryouichi Kikuchi rushes past John Standing! Some silky footwork from Ryouichi Kikuchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
27.06
Nicky Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier cuts inside the box! Dean Le Tissier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.23
Alan Castro knocks the ball forward to George Boateng. George Boateng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Allman. Jason Allman advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jason Allman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.32
1-0Nicky Hall hits a low pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier powers a header at goal. It's there!! Paul Burbage has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.15
1-0Ivan Potts comes in with a late challenge on Ryouichi Kikuchi. The referee warns Ivan Potts to calm down! Ryouichi Kikuchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.19
John Standing flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Barrett collects the pass. Fredrik Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.35
Alan Castro comes in with a late challenge on Warren Burbage. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Burbage carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.47
John Young flicks a high pass forward. John Fortune collects the pass. John Fortune plays a quick one-two with Nigel Powell and rushes in on goal... John Fortune cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
42.15
John Standing hacks Nicky Hall from behind! John Standing is warned by the referee! Nicky Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.15
1-0Free kick to Queens Park Rangers just outside the area...
43.46
John Fortune takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
45.00
Fredrik Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Greig lofts in a cross ball towards John Young. John Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
1-0Fredrik Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage flicks a high pass forward. John Fortune collects the pass. John Fortune makes a probing pass to Nigel Powell but he's offside!
49.43
Nicky Hall sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Hall shoots from outside the area but is denied by Paul Burbage. Excellent save.
53.03
George Boateng sees space and advances. George Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Allman. Jason Allman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Luke Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
54.04
Nwankwo Bramble runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nwankwo Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Rankin.
59.34
Dean Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.25
1-0Queens Park Rangers are in full control of this game.
65.59
With a delightful solo run, Nicky Hall stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Hall rushes past Nwankwo Bramble! Nicky Hall rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.52
Nwankwo Bramble barges into John Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Young runs off the knock.
72.55
Duncan Greig makes a strong solo run forward. Duncan Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
73.52
Nicky Hall laces a weighted ball forward to Ryouichi Kikuchi. Ryouichi Kikuchi plays a scrappy one-two with John Fortune and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ryouichi Kikuchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.49
Duncan Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Greig runs straight at the defence! Duncan Greig comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.23
Fredrik Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Hall who brings the ball under control. Nicky Hall passes the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell plays a scrappy one-two with Ryouichi Kikuchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Powell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Le Tissier of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luke Monk (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Rankin (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Greig (DEF)
7
4. Nicky Philips (DEF)
6
5. John Young (MID)
6
6. Ryouichi Kikuchi (MID)
7
7. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
8
8. Nicky Hall (MID)
7
9. Warren Burbage (ATT)
6
10. John Fortune (ATT)
6
11. Nigel Powell (ATT)
8
12. Dion Fortune (MID)
0
13. James Brand (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Neves (GK)
0
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
6
2. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
3. Alan Castro (DEF)
6
4. John Standing (DEF)
5
5. George Boateng (MID)
6
6. Fredrik Barrett (MID)
6
7. Mervin Makin (MID)
3
8. Ivan Potts (MID)
6
9. Damien Lumsdon (ATT)
6
10. Jason Allman (ATT)
6
11. Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
5
12. Leon Rösler (DEF)
0
13. Ian Weir (MID)
0
14. Lee Peters (GK)
0