Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Preston North End | Preston North End | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Francis Brighton | F. Brighton |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Titus Prior | T. Prior | |||||||||
| Craig Hurst | C. Hurst | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Nigel James | N. James | |||||||||
| Brian Edghill | B. Edghill | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Andy Burbage | A. Burbage | |||||||||
| Ian Scholes | I. Scholes | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Patrick Jack | P. Jack | |||||||||
| Des Williamson | D. Williamson | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Jody Lisbie | J. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Niccolo Lloyd | N. Lloyd | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Anthony Stone | A. Stone | |||||||||
| Brian Johnson | B. Johnson | | 38 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Mark Harrison | M. Harrison | |||||||||
| Kemal Patterson | K. Patterson | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Simon Carragher | S. Carragher | |||||||||
| Gary Konchesky | G. Konchesky | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Billy Joachim | B. Joachim | |||||||||
| Julian Walsh | J. Walsh | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Danny Blake | D. Blake | |||||||||
| Carlton Best | C. Best | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Duncan Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 2,273 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Preston North End are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Reading and Preston North End are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading get the match underway!
8.23
0-0Duncan Greaves clumsily knocks into Ian Scholes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.16
0-0Brian Johnson sees space and advances. Brian Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
14.18
0-0Patrick Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Carragher. Simon Carragher decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Danny Blake. Danny Blake heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.40
0-0Kemal Patterson knocks the ball forward to Carlton Best. Carlton Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.17
Simon Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Joachim. Billy Joachim goes all the way! Billy Joachim takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
20.42
0-0Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.02
0-0Ian Scholes passes the ball forward to Kemal Patterson. Kemal Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Carlton Best but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.51
Craig Hurst knocks the ball forward to Kemal Patterson. Kemal Patterson passes the ball forward to Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
32.07
Niccolo Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.02
Anthony Stone passes the ball forward to Duncan Greaves. Duncan Greaves tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.17
0-1Andy Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Stone. Anthony Stone threads the ball through to Danny Blake. Danny Blake makes a probing pass to Billy Joachim. Billy Joachim takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.51
Preston North End are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Preston North End kick off!
48.07
Jody Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Harrison. Mark Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Blake. Danny Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Joachim. Billy Joachim tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.56
Simon Carragher makes a probing pass to Danny Blake. Danny Blake goes all the way! Danny Blake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Francis Brighton is on top of it.
51.07
Anthony Stone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Greaves. Duncan Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Joachim. Billy Joachim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Francis Brighton easily picks it out of the air!
65.29
0-1Gary Konchesky clumsily knocks into Jody Lisbie. Gary Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Jody Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.57
Mark Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Joachim. Billy Joachim shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.41
Ian Scholes chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Best. Carlton Best powers a header at goal. Titus Prior manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers