Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Aylward | Michael Aylward | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Brynjar Adalsteinsson | B. Adalsteinsson |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Youssef Mariana | Y. Mariana | |||||||||
| Francisco Rosa | F. Rosa |  | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Mike Clemence | M. Clemence | |||||||||
| Nicolas Lopez | N. Lopez |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Stephen Allsopp | S. Allsopp |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Alistair Murray | A. Murray | |||||||||
| Matt Rufus | M. Rufus | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Chris Dean | C. Dean | |||||||||
| Danny Naylor | D. Naylor | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Gary Maclean | G. Maclean | |||||||||
| Andres Martin | A. Martin | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Garry Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Graeme Philips | G. Philips | | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Tim Hunt | T. Hunt | |||||||||
| Andrez Romualdi | A. Romualdi |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | M | 64 | | Nicolas Fuentes | N. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Martino Alessi | M. Alessi | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Terry Mike | T. Mike | |||||||||
| Jody Midgley | J. Midgley | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Youssef Heije | Y. Heije | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 kick off!
2.32
0-0Andres Martin sees a break and surges forward. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.18
0-0Nicolas Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Naylor. Danny Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Midgley but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.14
0-0Gary Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.33
0-0Graeme Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi passes the ball forward to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi tries a spectacular strike. Youssef Mariana easily smothers it.
21.53
Nicolas Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Naylor. Danny Naylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Youssef Mariana is on top of it.
26.33
Nicolas Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Lopez makes a probing pass to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Johnstone.
32.07
Alistair Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
34.05
Garry Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brynjar Adalsteinsson who gathers it comfortably.
36.10
Chris Dean surges forward with the ball. Chris Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije goes all the way! Youssef Heije shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.09
0-1Mike Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Fuentes. Nicolas Fuentes threads the ball through to Terry Mike. Terry Mike goes all the way! Terry Mike takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Mike!
45.00
0-1Garry Booth catches Andres Martin on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Booth and warns him to calm down! Andres Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
47.16
John Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Tim Hunt. Tim Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Mike. Terry Mike shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.47
0-1Martino Alessi comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Murray. Martino Alessi is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Murray gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.30
Danny Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Fuentes. The referee calls over Danny Naylor and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.30
Andres Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi knocks in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi heads the ball goalwards. Youssef Mariana easily smothers it.
59.08
63.54
Nicolas Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Philips. Graeme Philips makes a probing pass to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Youssef Mariana!
65.37
Matt Rufus makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Youssef Mariana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.25
Garry Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Mike. Terry Mike is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Brynjar Adalsteinsson.
71.35
Nicolas Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Martin. Andres Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Midgley. Jody Midgley makes a probing pass to Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.19
Chris Dean brings the ball forward. Chris Dean threads the ball through to Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Brynjar Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
75.42
Andres Martin hacks Gary Maclean from behind! The referee calls over Andres Martin and warns him to calm down! Gary Maclean runs off the knock.
78.10
Nicolas Fuentes hacks Francisco Rosa from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Francisco Rosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.57
Stephen Allsopp threads the ball through to Graeme Philips. Graeme Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi whips in a cross ball towards Martino Alessi. Martino Alessi powers a header at goal. Youssef Mariana manages to gather it comfortably.
81.27
Garry Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Heije. Youssef Heije knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.20
Danny Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.05
Danny Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Andrez Romualdi. Andrez Romualdi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.35
Tim Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Mike. Terry Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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