Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Daniel Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Edouard Avenet | E. Avenet |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Ronnie Walker | R. Walker | |||||||||
| Fredrik Rowett | F. Rowett | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Nunzio Firicano | N. Firicano |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Phil Montague | P. Montague | |||||||||
| Matt Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 66 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Dale Stamp | D. Stamp | ||||||||
| Eddie Potts | E. Potts | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Wiltord | C. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Scott Harley | S. Harley | | 55 | M | | 7 | | | M | 53 | | Joe Dublin | J. Dublin | ||||||||
| Carlton Swift | C. Swift | | 48 | M | | 8 | | A | 52 |  | Thomas Oehrli | T. Oehrli | |||||||||
| George Boateng | G. Boateng | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Alun Gower | A. Gower | |||||||||
| Alberto Young | A. Young | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Nick Fox | N. Fox | |||||||||
| David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Alec Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Bill Murray | B. Murray | | 50 | G | | 12 | | G | 48 |  | Miel Luijpers | M. Luijpers | |||||||||
| David Montague | D. Montague | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Eoin Formon | E. Formon | |||||||||
| Warren Hendrie | W. Hendrie | | 48 | D | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Warren Hendrie | W. Hendrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,369 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wrexham kicking off!
9.45
0-0Scott Harley flicks a high pass forward to David Kirkland who brings the ball under control. David Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.34
0-0Fredrik Rowett plays the ball forward to Scott Harley. Scott Harley makes a simple pass to George Boateng. George Boateng shoots from 20 yards. Daniel Mason easily gets down and covers it.
12.58
0-0Edouard Avenet makes a probing pass to Carlton Swift. Showing composure, Carlton Swift picks a pass forward to George Boateng. George Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.34
0-0Alberto Young hacks Alberto Gomes from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Young and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.35
Phil Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Dublin. Joe Dublin makes a simple pass to Nick Fox. Nick Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Oehrli. Thomas Oehrli flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
24.21
Craig Wiltord takes it forward alone. Craig Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Nick Fox. Nick Fox is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.46
Joe Dublin sees space and advances. Joe Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.06
Phil Montague advances with the ball. Phil Montague knocks the ball forward to Nick Fox. Nick Fox shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
28.10
Scott Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.04
1-0Matt Thirlwell advances with the ball. Matt Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.28
Craig Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edouard Avenet.
34.14
Matt Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Matt Thirlwell runs straight at the defence! Matt Thirlwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.40
Phil Montague runs forward with the ball. Phil Montague plays the ball forward to Thomas Oehrli. Thomas Oehrli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
2-1Nick Fox clumsily knocks into Edouard Avenet. Nick Fox is warned by the referee! Edouard Avenet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
51.17
Joe Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Gower. Alun Gower whips in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Simon Lofthouse. Excellent save.
53.45
Edouard Avenet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts flicks a high pass forward. David Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Kirkland shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.50
Nunzio Firicano kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Harley. Scott Harley threads the ball through to David Kirkland. David Kirkland shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
66.21
Craig Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Nick Fox controls it well on his chest. Nick Fox knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Gower. Alun Gower powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.45
Matt Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to David Kirkland. David Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.54
Joe Dublin laces a weighted ball forward to Alun Gower. Alun Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.16
Joe Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Fox. Nick Fox makes a probing pass between the defence to Thomas Oehrli. Thomas Oehrli takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.34
Edouard Avenet chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Potts knocks in a cross ball towards David Kirkland. David Kirkland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Daniel Mason had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
84.05
Matt Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Mason!
87.12
Edouard Avenet powers a long ball forward. David Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Walker.
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
| George Boateng 30 Matt Thirlwell 34 David Kirkland 53, 78 | Thomas Oehrli 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Lofthouse (GK)
6
2. Edouard Avenet (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Rowett (DEF)
6
4. Nunzio Firicano (DEF)
6
5. Matt Thirlwell (MID)
9
6. Eddie Potts (MID)
7
7. Scott Harley (MID)
6
8. Carlton Swift (MID)
6
9. George Boateng (ATT)
7
10. Alberto Young (ATT)
5
11. David Kirkland (ATT)
9
12. Bill Murray (GK)
0
13. David Montague (GK)
0
14. Warren Hendrie (DEF)
0
1. Daniel Mason (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Walker (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Gomes (DEF)
6
4. Phil Montague (DEF)
7
5. Dale Stamp (DEF)
6
6. Craig Wiltord (MID)
6
7. Joe Dublin (MID)
6
8. Thomas Oehrli (ATT)
7
9. Alun Gower (ATT)
6
10. Nick Fox (ATT)
6
11. Alec Bremner (ATT)
6
12. Miel Luijpers (GK)
0
13. Eoin Formon (ATT)
0
14. Warren Hendrie (GK)
0