Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Scott Tubbritt | Scott Tubbritt | |||||||||||||||||
| Pierre G. Pensalfini | P. Pensalfini |  | 66 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Cataldo Correa | C. Correa | ||||||||
| Aaron Hall | A. Hall |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Oleg Woodgate | O. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Jon Butt | J. Butt | | 64 | D | | 3 | | | D | 62 |  | Mohammed Babayaro | M. Babayaro | ||||||||
| Nwankwo Joseph | N. Joseph | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Alfred Griffin | A. Griffin | |||||||||
| Sebastian Guerrero | S. Guerrero |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 |  | Kevin Köpke | K. Köpke | |||||||||
| Diogo Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Graeme Le Tissier | G. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Mark Godber | M. Godber | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Marco Javorcic | M. Javorcic | |||||||||
| Pierluigi Corrent | P. Corrent | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Nigel Kanu | N. Kanu | |||||||||
| David Merson | D. Merson | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Brian Collymore | B. Collymore | |||||||||
| Omer Campbell | O. Campbell | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Gavin Brown | G. Brown | |||||||||
| Edward Boyd | E. Boyd | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 |  | Dmytro Zgurovsky | D. Zgurovsky | |||||||||
| Greg Carrick | G. Carrick | | 56 | G | | 12 | | G | 36 |  | Daniel Gabriel Mircea | D. Mircea | |||||||||
| Frank Plowright | F. Plowright | | 56 | M | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Isaiah Stockdale | I. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Alberto Rowett | A. Rowett | | 52 | D | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Harry Bloomer | H. Bloomer | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Watford. A crowd of 9,493 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Varkevisser.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off the first half!
3.53
0-0Marco Javorcic hacks Jon Butt from behind! The referee calls over Marco Javorcic and warns him to calm down! Jon Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.50
0-0Sebastian Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Guerrero plays a perfect one-two with Omer Campbell and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Guerrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
8.47
0-0Edward Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell collects the pass. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.31
0-0Mark Godber clumsily knocks into Marco Javorcic. The referee calls over Mark Godber and warns him to calm down! Marco Javorcic gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.35
0-0Marco Javorcic kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Brown and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Collymore strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Jon Butt.
11.55
0-0Corner kick to Watford. Marco Javorcic plays it short to Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown flicks the ball across the goal. David Merson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.15
Mohammed Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Collymore. Brian Collymore flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Brown who takes it down. Gavin Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Le Tissier and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gavin Brown shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Pierluigi Corrent.
15.33
Aaron Hall catches Gavin Brown on the ankles. The referee brings Aaron Hall to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Brown gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.35
Diogo Ribeiro hacks Gavin Brown from behind! The referee warns Diogo Ribeiro to calm down! Gavin Brown runs off the knock.
20.52
0-0Diogo Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Omer Campbell who brings the ball under control. Omer Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Cataldo Correa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.29
Mohammed Babayaro makes a strong solo run forward. Mohammed Babayaro flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre G. Pensalfini who gathers it comfortably.
30.51
Graeme Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmytro Zgurovsky. Dmytro Zgurovsky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.07
Brian Collymore hacks Jon Butt from behind! Brian Collymore is warned by the referee! Jon Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.07
0-0Reading are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
42.02
David Merson comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Kanu. The referee calls over David Merson and warns him to calm down! Nigel Kanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Watford kick off the second half!
48.00
Diogo Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Omer Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Cataldo Correa.
49.29
0-0Mark Godber takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Merson tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
53.47
Marco Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brown. Gavin Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.44
Jon Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent makes a probing pass to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell rushes past Alfred Griffin! Omer Campbell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Cataldo Correa.
56.02
It's a corner kick which Mark Godber takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jon Butt. Some silky footwork from Jon Butt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
57.58
Sebastian Guerrero takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Aaron Hall. Aaron Hall hits a low pass to Nwankwo Joseph. Nwankwo Joseph makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Joseph shoots from distance. Cataldo Correa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
65.49
Mohammed Babayaro advances with the ball. Mohammed Babayaro tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.31
Aaron Hall flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. David Merson controls it well on his chest. David Merson skips past Alfred Griffin! David Merson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Cataldo Correa easily gets down and covers it.
72.30
Mohammed Babayaro hits a low pass to Marco Javorcic. With a delightful solo run, Marco Javorcic stretches the opposition's defence. Marco Javorcic plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Collymore and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Marco Javorcic provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.14
0-0Nwankwo Joseph catches Brian Collymore on the ankles. Nwankwo Joseph is shown the yellow card! Brian Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
0-0Reading have made a substitution with Alberto Rowett replacing Omer Campbell .
81.37
Jon Butt catches Marco Javorcic on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Javorcic stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.36
0-0Kevin Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Marco Javorcic. Marco Javorcic edges inside the box! Aaron Hall barges into Marco Javorcic. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.23
Pierluigi Corrent takes it forward alone. Pierluigi Corrent shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
6
2. Aaron Hall (DEF)
6
3. Jon Butt (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Joseph (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
6. Diogo Ribeiro (MID)
6
7. Mark Godber (MID)
6
8. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
7
9. David Merson (ATT)
7
10. Omer Campbell (ATT)
8
11. Edward Boyd (ATT)
6
12. Greg Carrick (GK)
0
13. Frank Plowright (MID)
0
14. Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
1. Cataldo Correa (GK)
9
2. Oleg Woodgate (DEF)
6
3. Mohammed Babayaro (DEF)
8
4. Alfred Griffin (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Köpke (DEF)
6
6. Graeme Le Tissier (MID)
7
7. Marco Javorcic (MID)
8
8. Nigel Kanu (MID)
6
9. Brian Collymore (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Brown (ATT)
6
11. Dmytro Zgurovsky (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Gabriel Mircea (GK)
0
13. Isaiah Stockdale (MID)
0
14. Harry Bloomer (ATT)
0