Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Marvin Jacobs | M. Jacobs | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Anthony Pearson | A. Pearson | |||||||||
| Gareth Robson | G. Robson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Tommy Etherington | T. Etherington | |||||||||
| Neil Lua-Lua | N. Lua-Lua | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Greg Barrett | G. Barrett | |||||||||
| Richard Sinclair | R. Sinclair | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Chris Ward | C. Ward | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 59 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Neil Summerbell | N. Summerbell | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Dean Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 51 | M | | 8 | | | M | 53 | | Carl Stewart | C. Stewart | ||||||||
| John Neville | J. Neville | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Omer Finney | O. Finney | |||||||||
| Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Malcolm White | M. White | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Marvin Smith | M. Smith | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 51 | A | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Robert Sherwood | R. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | | 48 | A | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Oleg Priestley | O. Priestley | |||||||||
| Billy Izzet | B. Izzet | | 45 | M | | 14 | | G | 49 |  | Martín Sánchez | M. Sánchez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,211 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.
0.00
0-0Barnsley start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
0-0Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Omer Finney who brings the ball under control. Omer Finney shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.33
Neil Summerbell makes a simple pass to Omer Finney. Omer Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
4.27
Carl Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Finney. Omer Finney whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
10.56
0-0James Andrews hacks Carl Stewart from behind! James Andrews is shown the yellow card! Carl Stewart runs off the knock.
12.14
Gareth Robson sees Nicky Cottee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Nicky Cottee stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
14.19
0-0Neil Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Jacobs who gathers it comfortably.
15.32
0-1Neil Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Smith. Marvin Smith plays a quick one-two with Omer Finney and rushes in on goal... Marvin Smith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.33
Richard Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
21.26
Robert Edworthy clumsily knocks into Tommy Etherington. Robert Edworthy is shown the yellow card! Tommy Etherington runs off the knock.
22.55
Carl Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm White controls it well on his chest. Malcolm White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.03
James Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee sees John Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.09
Neil Lua-Lua hits a low pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.42
1-1Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Neil McManaman collects the pass. Neil McManaman passes the ball forward but Robert Edworthy is offside!
34.38
Rodrigo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.38
Teddy Rodgers hits a low pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.03
2-1Neil McManaman hacks Greg Barrett from behind! Neil McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Greg Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tommy Etherington comes in with a late challenge on Neil McManaman. Tommy Etherington is shown the yellow card! Neil McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
51.15
Carl Stewart threads a neat ball through to Omer Finney. Omer Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.41
2-1Omer Finney comes in with a late challenge on Richard Sinclair. The referee calls over Omer Finney and shows him a yellow card! Richard Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.56
Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Smith who brings the ball under control. Marvin Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.14
2-1Barnsley have made a substitution with Oleg Priestley replacing Dean Carrick .
63.09
2-1Gareth Robson flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Cottee controls it well on his chest. Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marvin Jacobs manages to keep it out.
67.01
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.34
Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Ward.
72.13
Neil Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers collects the pass. Teddy Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Marvin Jacobs!
77.37
2-1Barnsley appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.37
James Andrews lofts the ball long. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Jacobs who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Gareth Robson flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Robert Edworthy who brings the ball neatly under control. Robert Edworthy shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
85.52
Nicky Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Barrett.
87.23
James Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Neil Summerbell makes a run forward as Oleg Priestley takes the throw-in. Neil Summerbell skillfully chests the ball down. Showing composure, Neil Summerbell plays the ball forward to Malcolm White. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Sinclair.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anthony Dublin (GK)
6
2. James Andrews (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Robson (DEF)
6
4. Neil Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5. Richard Sinclair (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Castro (MID)
7
7. Teddy Rodgers (MID)
7
8. Nicky Cottee (MID)
8
9. John Neville (ATT)
8
10. Robert Edworthy (ATT)
5
11. Neil McManaman (ATT)
9
12. Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13. Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0
14. Billy Izzet (MID)
0
1. Marvin Jacobs (GK)
6
2. Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3. Tommy Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Chris Ward (DEF)
6
6. Neil Summerbell (MID)
7
7. Dean Carrick (MID)
6
8. Carl Stewart (MID)
7
9. Omer Finney (ATT)
6
10. Malcolm White (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Smith (ATT)
8
12. Robert Sherwood (DEF)
0
13. Oleg Priestley (DEF)
6
14. Martín Sánchez (GK)
0