Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Aylward | Michael Aylward | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Achille Viviani | A. Viviani |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Jason Lightfoot | J. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Alfred Mcgovern | A. Mcgovern | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Mike Clemence | M. Clemence | |||||||||
| Nicolas Lopez | N. Lopez |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Paul Cort | P. Cort | |||||||||
| Stephen Allsopp | S. Allsopp |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Matt Rufus | M. Rufus | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Alistair Murray | A. Murray | |||||||||
| Andres Martin | A. Martin | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Gary Maclean | G. Maclean | |||||||||
| James Flintlock | J. Flintlock | | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Tim Hunt | T. Hunt | |||||||||
| Graeme Philips | G. Philips | | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Adam Todd | A. Todd | |||||||||
| Andrez Romualdi | A. Romualdi | | 77 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Terry Lisbie | T. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Martino Alessi | M. Alessi | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Terry Mike | T. Mike | |||||||||
| Jody Midgley | J. Midgley | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 |  | Youssef Heije | Y. Heije | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 19,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Matt Rufus advances with the ball. Matt Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.49
Paul Cort threads the ball through to Adam Todd. Adam Todd makes a simple pass to Terry Mike. Terry Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
8.29
0-0Andres Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Murray.
12.59
0-0Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.40
0-0Nicolas Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.39
Andres Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi whips in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jason Lightfoot easily smothers it.
27.21
Terry Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.40
James Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.06
Nicolas Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Flintlock. James Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
33.49
Adam Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Achille Viviani.
40.37
James Flintlock threads the ball through to Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Lightfoot who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
47.47
Nicolas Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Rufus. Matt Rufus sees space and advances. Matt Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jason Lightfoot manages to keep it out.
49.47
Stephen Allsopp knocks the ball forward to James Flintlock. James Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jason Lightfoot!
59.56
Tim Hunt passes the ball forward to Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije shoots from outside the area but Achille Viviani is on top of it.
61.15
Terry Lisbie threads the ball through to Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Allsopp.
67.26
Stephen Allsopp chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Philips. Graeme Philips brings the ball forward. Graeme Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jason Lightfoot manages to keep it out.
69.10
0-0Tim Hunt clumsily knocks into James Flintlock. The referee calls over Tim Hunt and warns him to calm down! James Flintlock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.53
0-0Gary Maclean barges into James Flintlock. Gary Maclean is given a warning by the referee! James Flintlock runs off the knock.
77.16
Tim Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.33
James Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.03
Paul Cort threads the ball through to Gary Maclean. Gary Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Mike. Terry Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Allsopp.
89.00
1-0James Flintlock passes the ball forward to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi plays a perfect one-two with Jody Midgley and rushes in on goal... Andrez Romualdi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andrez Romualdi!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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