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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.51
0-0Sebastian Guerrero threads the ball through to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high ball forward to Omer Campbell who takes it down. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
3.56
0-0Duncan Simonsen threads the ball through to Ashley Wise. Ashley Wise brings the ball forward. Ashley Wise deftly passes the ball to Terry Naylor, releasing him through on goal. Terry Naylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
6.34
Brian Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Munoz who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Munoz sees Terry Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
9.01
0-1Sebastian Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Formon. Jason Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.16
0-1Ashley Wise makes a probing pass to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz shoots from outside the area but Pierre G. Pensalfini is on top of it.
18.27
Julian Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Formon plays the ball forward to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.55
Brian Hurst makes a simple pass to Jody Venus. Jody Venus shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.48
Giorgio Budan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Omer Vernazza. What a save!
30.19
Eugenio Munoz makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Munoz rushes past Giorgio Budan! Eugenio Munoz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pierre G. Pensalfini had no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
34.42
1-2Pierluigi Corrent hacks Eugenio Munoz from behind! The referee brings Pierluigi Corrent to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Munoz runs off the knock.
39.10
Sebastian Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Omer Vernazza.
42.56
Pierluigi Corrent chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
44.57
Ashley Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst sees Terry Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Naylor edges inside the box! Terry Naylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Showing composure, Giorgio Budan plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Omer Vernazza with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
49.04
Jason Formon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Omer Vernazza had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
54.17
1-4Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.51
1-4Pierluigi Corrent clumsily knocks into Eugenio Munoz. The referee brings Pierluigi Corrent to one side and gives him another warning! Eugenio Munoz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.35
1-4Reading have made a substitution with David Merson replacing Eugenio Morales .
61.39
1-4Duncan Simonsen clumsily knocks into Jason Formon. The referee calls over Duncan Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Jason Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.50
1-4Duncan Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Jody Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Charles is offside!
67.56
Terry Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Charles. Neil Charles shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
69.58
With imagination, Duncan Simonsen laces a through ball forward to Jody Venus. Jody Venus finds some space and shoots from distance but Pierre G. Pensalfini is on top of it.
71.54
Sebastian Guerrero threads the ball through to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.24
Brian Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Jody Venus who takes it down. Jody Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.58
Reading have made 2 substitutions with Francis Wiltord replacing Julian Helguera and Carl Greaves replacing Rodrigo Postiga .
85.49
Edmundo Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. With vision, Edmundo Ruiz laces a weighted ball forward to David Merson. David Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Formon!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eugenio Munoz 30 | Eugenio Morales 9, 18, 45, 49 David Merson 72 Jason Formon 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Ashley Wise (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Nick Howells (DEF)
6
6. Eugenio Munoz (MID)
7
7. Brian Hurst (MID)
6
8. Terry Naylor (ATT)
6
9. Jody Venus (ATT)
6
10. Neil Charles (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Bramble (ATT)
6
12. Tim Montague (MID)
0
13. Mick Prior (MID)
0
14. Dale Kanu (MID)
0
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
6
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Julian Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Budan (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
6
7. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
6
8. Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
6
9. Jason Formon (ATT)
9
10. Eugenio Morales (ATT)
9
11. Omer Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Francis Wiltord (DEF)
6
13. Carl Greaves (MID)
6
14. David Merson (ATT)
7