Match Report

0.00 0-0

Sheffield United kick off the first half!

3.18 0-1

Jason Windass threads a neat ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington flicks a high ball forward to Del Best who takes it down. Del Best lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

6.15 0-1

Carl Greaves makes a simple pass to David Merson. David Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Boateng.

8.44 0-1

Rodrigo Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales lofts in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Enrico Santoni!

9.36 0-1

Del Best catches Carl Greaves on the ankles. The referee warns Del Best to calm down! Carl Greaves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

14.56 0-1

Julian Helguera barges into Del Best. The referee warns Julian Helguera to calm down! Del Best gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

16.27 0-1

Tim Boateng threads a neat ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington passes the ball forward but Daniel Allman is offside!

20.27 0-1

Julian Helguera makes a simple pass to Carl Greaves. Carl Greaves threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales plays a quick one-two with David Merson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Eugenio Morales provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

26.08 0-1

Jason Windass hits a low pass to Del Best. Del Best threads a neat ball through to Daniel Allman. Daniel Allman plays a one-two with Del Best and advances towards the goal... Daniel Allman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pierre G. Pensalfini effortlessly gets down and covers it.

30.35 0-1

Tim Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Scott Etherington controls it well on his chest. Scott Etherington sees a break and surges forward. Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Christie. Ben Christie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

36.42 0-1

Jason Windass sees Scott Etherington in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Etherington flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Potts who takes it down. Marcus Potts plays a one-two with Julian Crooks and advances towards the goal... Julian Helguera hacks Marcus Potts from behind! Marcus Potts appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!

38.05 0-1

Pierluigi Corrent makes a simple pass to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!

42.09 0-1

Julian Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Corrent collects the pass. Pierluigi Corrent makes a simple pass to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales plays a one-two with Rodrigo Postiga and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Morales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

44.32 1-1

Rodrigo Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Merson. David Merson runs straight at the defence! David Merson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Enrico Santoni had no chance!! Goal for Reading!

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

Reading start the second half!

51.53 1-1

Francis Wiltord hacks Tim Boateng from behind! Francis Wiltord is shown the yellow card! Tim Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

57.52 1-1

Omer Campbell barges into Benoit Louiron. The referee warns Omer Campbell to calm down! Benoit Louiron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

61.53 2-1

Pierluigi Corrent threads a neat ball through to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell edges inside the box! Omer Campbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

67.39 2-1

Julian Helguera decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!

69.24 2-1

Julian Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, David Merson. David Merson flicks a high ball forward to Omer Campbell who takes it down. Omer Campbell makes a probing pass to Eugenio Morales but he's offside!

72.13 3-1

Pierluigi Corrent makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Some good footwork from Eugenio Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrico Santoni with no chance!! Goal for Reading!

77.31 3-1

Reading have made 2 substitutions with Edward Boyd replacing Rodrigo Postiga and Greg Carrick replacing David Merson .

79.28 3-1

Pierluigi Corrent threads the ball through to Edward Boyd. With some swift thinking, Edward Boyd plays the ball forward to Greg Carrick. Greg Carrick deftly passes the ball to Omer Campbell, releasing him through on goal. Omer Campbell shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Enrico Santoni. Excellent save.

90.00 3-1

Edward Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

90.00 3-1

The referee blows the final whistle