Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Aylward | Michael Aylward | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Brynjar Adalsteinsson | B. Adalsteinsson |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Darren Insley | D. Insley | |||||||||
| Stephen Allsopp | S. Allsopp |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Ruel Rankin | R. Rankin | |||||||||
| Nicolas Lopez | N. Lopez |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Phil Crooks | P. Crooks | |||||||||
| Francisco Rosa | F. Rosa |  | 79 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Kieron Dyer | K. Dyer | |||||||||
| Matt Rufus | M. Rufus | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | Giampaolo Comotto | G. Comotto | |||||||||
| Graeme Philips | G. Philips | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Helder Rego | H. Rego | |||||||||
| Andres Martin | A. Martin | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Patrick Rufus | P. Rufus | |||||||||
| Danny Naylor | D. Naylor | | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 |  | Neil Booth | N. Booth | |||||||||
| Martino Alessi | M. Alessi | | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Marc Cooke | M. Cooke | |||||||||
| Andrez Romualdi | A. Romualdi | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Thomas Elzinga | T. Elzinga | |||||||||
| Jody Midgley | J. Midgley | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Spencer Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off!
10.37
0-0Kieron Dyer makes a simple pass to Patrick Rufus. Patrick Rufus passes the ball forward to Spencer Galli. Spencer Galli shoots from outside the area but Brynjar Adalsteinsson is on top of it.
12.26
0-1Helder Rego makes a probing pass to Spencer Galli. Spencer Galli plays a perfect one-two with Marc Cooke and rushes in on goal... Spencer Galli takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.47
0-1Phil Crooks catches Jody Midgley on the ankles. Phil Crooks is warned by the referee! Jody Midgley stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.25
Nicolas Lopez threads the ball through to Andres Martin. Andres Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.05
1-1Manchester City are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.43
Danny Naylor decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.55
Francisco Rosa hits it upfield. Jody Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Darren Insley had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
36.59
3-1Nicolas Lopez knocks the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Crooks.
38.20
Andres Martin knocks the ball forward to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Darren Insley is on top of it.
40.45
3-1Andres Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.28
Patrick Rufus sees space and advances. Patrick Rufus goes all the way! Patrick Rufus takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.41
Matt Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley powers a header at goal but Darren Insley is on top of it.
54.42
Phil Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Rufus. Patrick Rufus makes a simple pass to Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke plays a perfect one-two with Thomas Elzinga and rushes in on goal... Marc Cooke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Brynjar Adalsteinsson manages to keep it out.
60.46
Danny Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Helder Rego. Danny Naylor is given a warning by the referee! Helder Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.53
Kieron Dyer takes it forward alone. Kieron Dyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.10
Andres Martin makes a simple pass to Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley goes all the way! Jody Midgley takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.46
Graeme Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.22
Phil Crooks passes the ball forward to Patrick Rufus. Patrick Rufus sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Rufus shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Brynjar Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
79.33
Neil Booth takes it forward alone. Neil Booth whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Galli. Spencer Galli flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.40
Stephen Allsopp powers a long ball forward. Martino Alessi shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.44
Patrick Rufus knocks the ball forward to Thomas Elzinga. Thomas Elzinga shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
Patrick Rufus makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Rufus shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jody Midgley 21, 72 Martino Alessi 30, 34, 84 | Spencer Galli 12, 79 |