Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Hibbs | P. Hibbs |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Brian Whelan | B. Whelan | |||||||||
| Adam Hibbs | A. Hibbs | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Graeme Tolley | G. Tolley | |||||||||
| Harvey Barton | H. Barton | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Alfred Formon | A. Formon | |||||||||
| Wes Hurst | W. Hurst | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Mervin Midgley | M. Midgley | |||||||||
| Carl Kerr | C. Kerr | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Carlton Robinson | C. Robinson | |||||||||
| Alistair Laycock | A. Laycock | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Nigel Boyd | N. Boyd | |||||||||
| George Burbage | G. Burbage | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | James Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Terry Beattie | T. Beattie | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Brian Atherton | B. Atherton | |||||||||
| Robert Oliver | R. Oliver | | 41 | M | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Shaun Griffin | S. Griffin | |||||||||
| Nicholas Eustace | N. Eustace | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Kieron Flintlock | K. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Greg Deane | G. Deane | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Paul Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 4,331 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Reading and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
6.30
0-0Shaun Griffin sees space and advances. Shaun Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
8.26
0-0Carlton Robinson catches Nicholas Eustace on the ankles. Carlton Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Eustace runs off the knock.
16.53
0-0Carl Kerr makes a probing pass to Alistair Laycock. Alistair Laycock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Brian Whelan.
18.30
0-0Brian Atherton surges forward with the ball. Brian Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
20.43
George Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Brian Whelan manages to gather it comfortably.
21.04
Brian Atherton makes a probing pass to Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Hibbs manages to keep it out.
22.36
James Platt makes a beautiful solo run. James Platt shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.00
James Platt makes a simple pass to Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
28.12
Brian Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Hibbs is on top of it.
34.16
1-0Robert Oliver makes a simple pass to Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace passes the ball forward to Greg Deane. Greg Deane shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.02
Harvey Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, George Burbage. George Burbage sees a break and surges forward. George Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Deane. Greg Deane tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Wes Hurst passes the ball forward to Terry Beattie. Terry Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace goes all the way! Nicholas Eustace cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Alfred Formon threads the ball through to James Platt. James Platt passes the ball forward to Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.32
Brian Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.06
1-0Carlton Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Eustace. Carlton Robinson is given another warning by the referee! Nicholas Eustace grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.22
Graeme Tolley threads the ball through to Brian Atherton. Brian Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Paul Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
63.01
Shaun Griffin makes a simple pass to Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
66.08
Alfred Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, James Platt. James Platt makes a simple pass to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.34
James Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Paul Hibbs is on top of it.
75.07
Nigel Boyd sees space and advances. Nigel Boyd shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Hibbs.
83.46
Harvey Barton makes a simple pass to Robert Oliver. Robert Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Whelan who gathers it comfortably.
85.49
Wes Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Paul Gascoigne. Wes Hurst is warned by the referee! Paul Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.43
George Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. George Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Eustace. Nicholas Eustace makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.28
Alfred Formon chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Atherton. Brian Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kieron Flintlock!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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