Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,796 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
0.00
0-0Reading get the match underway!
8.17
0-0With imagination, Jason Formon laces a through ball forward to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Sol Sherwood manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.58
0-0Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Postiga controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Postiga passes the ball forward to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.40
0-0Edmundo Ruiz hacks Alfred Merson from behind! The referee warns Edmundo Ruiz to calm down! Alfred Merson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.29
Brian Laycock sees space and advances. Brian Laycock makes a probing pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Walker. Robert Walker makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.36
0-0Simon Lumsdon catches Omer Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
1-0Sebastian Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell plays a sublime one-two with Jason Formon and races in on goal... Omer Campbell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.52
1-0Matt Mann makes a probing pass to Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.29
1-0Sylvain Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Jason Formon. The referee warns Sylvain Winterburn to calm down! Jason Formon runs off the knock.
28.29
1-0Free kick to Reading just outside the area...
29.37
Eugenio Morales takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
30.28
Pierluigi Corrent knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon threads a neat ball through to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.16
Matt Mann flicks a high pass forward. Tony Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.18
Matt Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Christie. Les Christie whips in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pierre G. Pensalfini with no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
40.34
Pierluigi Corrent knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Julian Helguera laces a through ball forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Morales who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Sherwood who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.36
Les Christie comes in with a late challenge on Pierluigi Corrent. The referee calls over Les Christie and shows him a yellow card! Pierluigi Corrent runs off the knock.
57.01
Julian Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Jason Formon who takes it down. Jason Formon shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sol Sherwood comfortably smothers it!
60.07
1-1Reading have made 2 substitutions with Francis Wiltord replacing Edmundo Ruiz and David Merson replacing Eugenio Morales .
66.14
Pierluigi Corrent threads a neat ball through to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from long range but it flies wide!
69.41
Alberto Rowett passes the ball forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.50
Alberto Rowett knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high ball forward to Jason Formon who takes it down. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.23
Jason Formon flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell controls it well on his chest. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.20
Julian Helguera passes the ball forward to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent threads a neat ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.03
Sebastian Guerrero makes a simple pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Sol Sherwood.
84.00
1-1Sebastian Guerrero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pierluigi Corrent cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.05
Rodrigo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.56
Giorgio Budan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high ball forward to David Merson who takes it down. David Merson whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sol Sherwood gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
89.36
With vision, Rodrigo Postiga laces a weighted ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
1-1Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Rowett controls it well on his chest. Alberto Rowett hits a low pass to David Merson. David Merson makes a great pass forward. Omer Campbell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
6
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
5
3. Julian Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Budan (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
7
7. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
7
9. Jason Formon (ATT)
8
10. Eugenio Morales (ATT)
6
11. Omer Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Francis Wiltord (DEF)
6
13. Carl Greaves (MID)
0
14. David Merson (ATT)
6
1. Sol Sherwood (GK)
7
2. Ledley Clapham (DEF)
6
3. Sylvain Winterburn (DEF)
6
4. Billy Henry (DEF)
6
5. Brian Laycock (MID)
6
6. Matt Mann (MID)
6
7. Les Christie (MID)
6
8. Alfred Merson (MID)
6
9. Robert Walker (ATT)
6
10. Tony Hapgood (ATT)
8
11. Simon Lumsdon (ATT)
5
12. Terry Edworthy (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Merson (GK)
0
14. Glynn Monk (DEF)
0