Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Jonathan Riza | J. Riza | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | |||||||||
| Gareth Robson | G. Robson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | |||||||||
| Ralph Jack | R. Jack | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Nick Marr | N. Marr | | 42 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 50 | | Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 59 | M | | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 48 |  | Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| John Neville | J. Neville | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Stan Godber | S. Godber | |||||||||
| Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Sylvain Salako | S. Salako | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Martin Barton | M. Barton | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 49 | A | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Chris Banks | C. Banks | |||||||||
| Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | | 48 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Brendan Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,553 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Omer Andrews laces a through ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.27
0-0Ledley Rowett laces a weighted ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews threads a neat ball through to Stan Godber. Stan Godber plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Ferguson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stan Godber looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Anthony Dublin reads it well. Well saved!
10.42
Rodrigo Castro threads the ball through to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Rowett.
14.40
0-0Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.32
Rodrigo Castro takes a quick throw-in, which Nicky Cottee takes on the chest. Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Cottee whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.12
0-1Michael Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Arthur Milburn scores for Scunthorpe United!!
24.44
With a delightful solo run, Teddy Rodgers stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
30.04
0-1Michael Mccann clumsily knocks into Nicky Cottee. Michael Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Cottee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.59
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. John Neville controls it well on his chest. John Neville shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
36.10
John Neville hacks Ledley Rowett from behind! The referee brings John Neville to one side and gives him a warning! Ledley Rowett stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.55
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Edworthy shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jonathan Riza manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the second half underway!
47.00
Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Salako. With a superhuman jump, Sylvain Salako connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.28
Rodrigo Castro clumsily knocks into Omer Andrews. The referee brings Rodrigo Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Omer Andrews runs off the knock.
49.33
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Rowett.
51.42
With imagination, Omer Andrews laces a weighted ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.02
Omer Andrews passes the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Robson.
55.15
Nicky Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.48
Gareth Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee surges forward with the ball. Nicky Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.59
Anthony Jobson knocks the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
60.03
0-1Anthony Jobson pushes up the pitch. Anthony Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber rushes past Ralph Jack! Ralph Jack barges into Stan Godber. Penalty not given!!
61.50
Ralph Jack flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Teddy Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Oakley.
63.13
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Robert Edworthy who takes it down. Robert Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.29
Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stan Godber scores for Scunthorpe United!!
71.05
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. John Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.19
Anthony Jobson makes a strong solo run forward. Anthony Jobson makes a simple pass to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stan Godber!
77.19
0-3Scunthorpe United have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Fletcher replacing Sylvain Salako and Chris Banks replacing Arthur Milburn .
84.29
Neil McManaman hacks Ledley Rowett from behind! Neil McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Rowett stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.08
0-3Anthony Jobson knocks the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews advances with the ball. Omer Andrews makes a probing pass to Alex Ferguson but he's offside!
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
| Arthur Milburn 21 Stan Godber 66, 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stan Godber of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anthony Dublin (GK)
6
2. James Andrews (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Robson (DEF)
6
4. Ralph Jack (DEF)
6
5. Nick Marr (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)
5
12. Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13. Adam Best (ATT)
0
14. Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0
1. Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2. Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Oakley (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Jobson (DEF)
7
5. Ledley Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7. Omer Andrews (MID)
7
8. Alex Ferguson (ATT)
7
9. Stan Godber (ATT)
9
10. Arthur Milburn (ATT)
7
11. Sylvain Salako (ATT)
6
12. Martin Barton (GK)
0
13. Chris Banks (DEF)
6
14. Brendan Fletcher (MID)
6