Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Hibbs | P. Hibbs |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Ian Clegg | I. Clegg | |||||||||
| Adam Hibbs | A. Hibbs | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Mike Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Harvey Barton | H. Barton | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Omer Sturridge | O. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Wes Hurst | W. Hurst | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Matthew Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Carl Kerr | C. Kerr | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Morris Mowbray | M. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Alistair Laycock | A. Laycock | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Gary Hitchcock | G. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| George Burbage | G. Burbage | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Paul Oliver | P. Oliver | |||||||||
| Terry Beattie | T. Beattie | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Merson | S. Merson | |||||||||
| Robert Oliver | R. Oliver | | 41 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | David Blake | D. Blake | |||||||||
| Nicholas Eustace | N. Eustace | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Paul Barton | P. Barton | |||||||||
| Greg Deane | G. Deane | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Harry Roberts | H. Roberts | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 3,955 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Reading and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
0-0Stephen Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton goes all the way! Paul Barton takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.55
Alistair Laycock makes a probing pass to Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.23
George Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Deane. Greg Deane rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.02
Robert Oliver knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
15.26
Terry Beattie surges forward with the ball. Terry Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.18
Terry Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Deane. Greg Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.30
0-0Stephen Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
24.59
Omer Sturridge makes a probing pass to Stephen Merson. Stephen Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Paul Barton and rushes in on goal... Harry Roberts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.42
Matthew Deane makes a probing pass to Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver makes a simple pass to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.09
Matthew Deane passes the ball forward to David Blake. David Blake decides to run forward with the ball. David Blake shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.12
0-0Wes Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, George Burbage. George Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Deane. Greg Deane threads the ball through to Nicholas Eustace but he's offside!
34.14
0-0Stephen Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Barton. Paul Barton goes all the way! Paul Barton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Hibbs.
39.15
0-0George Burbage hacks Paul Oliver from behind! The referee calls over George Burbage and warns him to calm down! Paul Oliver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.05
Paul Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Barton. Paul Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Roberts but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
48.48
Stephen Merson makes a probing pass to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.57
0-0Adam Hibbs comes in with a late challenge on Paul Barton. Adam Hibbs is shown the yellow card! Paul Barton runs off the knock.
57.42
Stephen Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Terry Beattie takes it forward alone. Terry Beattie goes all the way! Terry Beattie shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.07
David Blake brings the ball forward. David Blake finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.26
Omer Sturridge knocks the ball forward to Stephen Merson. Stephen Merson sees space and advances. Stephen Merson goes all the way! Stephen Merson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Paul Hibbs.
72.18
Paul Oliver passes the ball forward to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Hibbs easily smothers it!
81.46
Harvey Barton makes a simple pass to Alistair Laycock. Alistair Laycock makes a simple pass to Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
0-1Matthew Deane chips the ball to his team mate, David Blake. David Blake knocks the ball forward to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Barton 83 |