Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Julian Diakite | J. Diakite |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Scott Mills | S. Mills | |||||||||
| Tommy Hughes | T. Hughes | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Filipe Martins | F. Martins |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Erwin Vonk | E. Vonk | |||||||||
| Scott Lua-Lua | S. Lua-Lua | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Gabriel Hernandez | G. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Dean Wallwork | D. Wallwork | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Damien Atherton | D. Atherton | |||||||||
| Pascal Stacchi | P. Stacchi |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | John Pearson | J. Pearson | |||||||||
| Nick Mcleod | N. Mcleod | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Paolo Midgley | P. Midgley | |||||||||
| Tim Grantt | T. Grantt | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Ronnie Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Nigel Watson | N. Watson | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Graham Ripley | G. Ripley | |||||||||
| Danny Best | D. Best | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 |  | Francis Yapi | F. Yapi | |||||||||
| Ashley Shearer | A. Shearer | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Jody Thompson | J. Thompson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,384 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.04
0-0Scott Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Tim Grantt. Tim Grantt threads the ball through to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.38
Pascal Stacchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Best. Danny Best goes all the way! Danny Best rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.15
John Pearson makes a probing pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley goes all the way! Graham Ripley rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.49
0-0Tim Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.04
0-1Ronnie Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.53
0-1Reading are easily keeping Hartlepool United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.48
John Pearson passes the ball forward to Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
22.51
0-1Pascal Stacchi passes the ball forward to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
30.39
Nick Mcleod threads the ball through to Danny Best. Danny Best shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
32.55
Paolo Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi heads the ball goalwards. Julian Diakite easily picks it out of the air!
36.36
Nick Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
40.31
Scott Lua-Lua decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Shearer and rushes in on goal... Nigel Watson rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the second half underway!
47.12
Tommy Hughes knocks the ball forward to Tim Grantt. Tim Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Best. Danny Best shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.30
Pascal Stacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Sherwood.
57.09
Filipe Martins threads the ball through to Tim Grantt. Tim Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Scott Mills.
59.04
Paolo Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
66.33
Pascal Stacchi makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Stacchi knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.53
1-1Danny Best barges into Erwin Vonk. Danny Best is given a warning by the referee! Erwin Vonk runs off the knock.
73.51
Scott Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Mcleod. Nick Mcleod threads the ball through to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.31
Sol Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from long range but Julian Diakite is on top of it.
83.17
Filipe Martins comes in with a late challenge on Francis Yapi. Filipe Martins is warned by the referee! Francis Yapi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.36
Nick Mcleod takes it forward alone. Nick Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Scott Mills!
90.00
1-1Jody Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Scott Lua-Lua. Jody Thompson is shown the yellow card! Scott Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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Match Statistics
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