Match Report
| Stoke City | Stoke City |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Wayne Beckham | W. Beckham |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Francis Brighton | F. Brighton | |||||||||
| Stan Plowright | S. Plowright | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Craig Hurst | C. Hurst | |||||||||
| Aaron Montague | A. Montague | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Brian Edghill | B. Edghill | |||||||||
| Rio Williams | R. Williams | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Ian Scholes | I. Scholes | |||||||||
| Del Lisbie | D. Lisbie | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Des Williamson | D. Williamson | |||||||||
| Adam Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Niccolo Lloyd | N. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Jason Westwood | J. Westwood | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 38 | | Brian Johnson | B. Johnson | |||||||||
| Dave Burgess | D. Burgess | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Craig Mustoe | C. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Bill Goodwin | B. Goodwin | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Gary Konchesky | G. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Daniel Granville | D. Granville | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Julian Walsh | J. Walsh | |||||||||
| Jody Priestley | J. Priestley | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Carlton Best | C. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Reading. A crowd of 2,578 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.17
0-0Adam Hitchcock catches Craig Mustoe on the ankles. Adam Hitchcock is given a warning by the referee! Craig Mustoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.57
0-0Brian Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Best. Carlton Best lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.16
0-0Brian Johnson hacks Jason Westwood from behind! Brian Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Jason Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.53
0-1Brian Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Best. Carlton Best knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky powers a header at goal. It's there!! Wayne Beckham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.48
0-1Rio Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Westwood. Jason Westwood passes the ball forward to Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Hurst.
22.52
Des Williamson barges into Jody Priestley. The referee calls over Des Williamson and warns him to calm down! Jody Priestley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.42
Jason Westwood passes the ball forward to Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Granville and rushes in on goal... Jody Priestley takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.34
0-1Jody Priestley hacks Craig Hurst from behind! The referee calls over Jody Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Craig Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.32
Ian Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Lloyd. Niccolo Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Best. Carlton Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
0-1Reading are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stoke City's defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.46
Aaron Montague makes a simple pass to Jason Westwood. Jason Westwood sees a break and surges forward. Jason Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.05
Craig Mustoe advances with the ball. Craig Mustoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Montague.
66.02
Dave Burgess makes a simple pass to Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.58
0-1Jason Westwood knocks the ball forward to Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Granville and rushes in on goal... Jody Priestley shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.15
Dave Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Williamson.
75.57
Niccolo Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Konchesky. Gary Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.22
Bill Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Williamson.
90.00
Craig Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Walsh. Julian Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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