Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Trevor Wiltord | T. Wiltord | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Ashley Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Gareth Robson | G. Robson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Gabriel Hierro | G. Hierro | |||||||||
| Neil Lua-Lua | N. Lua-Lua | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | |||||||||
| Richard Sinclair | R. Sinclair | | 45 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 41 | | Jamie James | J. James | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 59 | M | | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Rio Mike | R. Mike | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Daniele Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Scott Kerr | S. Kerr | |||||||||
| John Neville | J. Neville | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Jonathan Harley | J. Harley | |||||||||
| Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Gary Matthews | G. Matthews | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Quim Moreira | Q. Moreira | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 52 | A | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Duncan Hurst | D. Hurst | |||||||||
| Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | | 48 | A | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Greg Bolton | G. Bolton | |||||||||
| Billy Izzet | B. Izzet | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Kelvin Walker | K. Walker | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,613 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Gilchrist.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
2.19
0-0Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Marsden.
9.55
0-0Without breaking stride, Neil Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Nicky Cottee. With a delightful solo run, Nicky Cottee stretches the opposition's defence. Nicky Cottee shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.42
0-0Scott Kerr barges into Rodrigo Castro. The referee calls over Scott Kerr and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.14
0-0With some swift thinking, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy makes a great pass forward. Neil McManaman runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.56
Teddy Rodgers sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.45
Rio Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.43
0-0Quim Moreira barges into Neil Lua-Lua. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
Scott Kerr passes the ball forward to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
26.38
Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.03
0-0Jamie James chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Mike. Rio Mike sees space and advances. Rio Mike tries a spectacular long range effort. Anthony Dublin gets down and covers it.
30.32
Joe Marsden threads the ball through to Daniele Le Tissier. Daniele Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
34.44
Teddy Rodgers comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Le Tissier. The referee brings Teddy Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Daniele Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.10
Richard Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Trevor Wiltord!
44.45
Daniele Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Quim Moreira collects the pass. Quim Moreira makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
54.46
Nicky Cottee plays the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Trevor Wiltord. Excellent save.
57.59
Daniele Le Tissier hacks Teddy Rodgers from behind! Daniele Le Tissier is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Rodgers runs off the knock.
59.29
Daniele Le Tissier changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniele Le Tissier threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.31
0-0Wrexham have made a substitution with Greg Bolton replacing Scott Kerr .
61.33
James Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.11
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
66.10
With great vision, Nicky Cottee plays the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.22
Jamie James flicks a high pass forward. Rio Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Mike hits a low pass to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.11
Daniele Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Gary Matthews collects the pass. Gary Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.19
Daniele Le Tissier brings the ball forward. Daniele Le Tissier tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
75.57
0-1Gabriel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Daniele Le Tissier sees Gary Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.21
Gabriel Hierro takes it forward alone. Gabriel Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
85.50
Teddy Rodgers makes a probing pass to John Neville. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
87.35
Greg Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Some silky footwork from Jonathan Harley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.54
Teddy Rodgers barges into Daniele Le Tissier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Le Tissier runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Quim Moreira 76 |
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)
6
7. Teddy Rodgers (MID)
7
8. Nicky Cottee (MID)
7
9. John Neville (ATT)
6
10. Robert Edworthy (ATT)
6
11. Neil McManaman (ATT)
6
12. Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13. Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0
14. Billy Izzet (MID)
0
1. Trevor Wiltord (GK)
7
2. Ashley Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
7
4. Joe Marsden (DEF)
6
5. Jamie James (DEF)
7
6. Rio Mike (MID)
8
7. Daniele Le Tissier (MID)
9
8. Scott Kerr (MID)
6
9. Jonathan Harley (ATT)
6
10. Gary Matthews (ATT)
8
11. Quim Moreira (ATT)
9
12. Duncan Hurst (MID)
0
13. Greg Bolton (MID)
6
14. Kelvin Walker (ATT)
0