Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Loftus Road where Queens Park Rangers play host to Coventry City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Queens Park Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the match underway!
3.03
Rabiu Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Byrne. Warren Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.08
Martin Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Chris Fortune is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.11
Martin Bishop makes a simple pass to Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett knocks the ball forward to James Owen. James Owen tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.17
Danny Fox advances with the ball. Danny Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Winterburn. Paul Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Harrison who gathers it comfortably.
18.05
Graeme Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Milburn. Anthony Milburn surges forward with the ball. Anthony Milburn threads the ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.42
Rabiu Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Byrne. Warren Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Dodd.
22.16
Anthony Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Bennett. Corey Bennett directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.30
Danny Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Lawal. Rabiu Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Winterburn. Paul Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy powers a header at goal. Jody Guppy scores for Queens Park Rangers!!
30.43
Martin Bishop knocks the ball forward to James Owen. James Owen shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Chris Fortune manages to gather it comfortably.
33.19
Eoin Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
34.49
Rabiu Lawal takes it forward alone. Rabiu Lawal plays a perfect one-two with Jody Guppy and rushes in on goal... Rabiu Lawal shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.04
Rabiu Lawal brings the ball forward. Rabiu Lawal tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.58
Rabiu Lawal makes a simple pass to Paul Winterburn. Paul Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Rabiu Lawal knocks the ball forward to Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
49.55
Eoin Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.30
Joe-Max Noviello threads the ball through to Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.26
Rabiu Lawal chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Byrne. Warren Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.48
Matthew Wilson makes a simple pass to Rabiu Lawal. Rabiu Lawal decides to run forward with the ball. Rabiu Lawal whips in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.51
Jody Guppy hacks Alistair Edghill from behind! Jody Guppy is warned by the referee! Alistair Edghill runs off the knock.
73.51
Lomano Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Bishop. Martin Bishop passes the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry plays a perfect one-two with Corey Bennett and rushes in on goal... Billy Hendry rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Chris Fortune!
75.26
Joe-Max Noviello comes in with a late challenge on Martin Bishop. Joe-Max Noviello is shown the yellow card! Martin Bishop runs off the knock.
78.07
Rabiu Lawal knocks the ball forward to Paul Winterburn. Paul Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jody Guppy!
87.17
Rabiu Lawal passes the ball forward to Warren Byrne. Warren Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jody Guppy of Queens Park Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.6666666666667 vs 45.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 29.33%