Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | AC Monza | AC Monza | ||||||||||||||||
| Grant Bennion | Grant Bennion | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Greg Carrick | G. Carrick |  | 56 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Arnauld Maqua | A. Maqua | ||||||||
| Martin Herrera | M. Herrera |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Moreno Gattuso | M. Gattuso | |||||||||
| Francis Wiltord | F. Wiltord | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Gennaro Ivan Giampà | G. Giampà | |||||||||
| Mervin Riggott | M. Riggott | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Edmundo Herrero | E. Herrero | |||||||||
| Titus Boyd | T. Boyd | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Stefan Statuto | S. Statuto | |||||||||
| Ralph Griffin | R. Griffin | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Rodolfo Vila | R. Vila | |||||||||
| Carl Greaves | C. Greaves | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Diaw Vannucchi | D. Vannucchi | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Postiga | R. Postiga |  | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 |  | Tieme Jansen | T. Jansen | |||||||||
| Jason Formon | J. Formon | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Mirko De Liguori | M. De Liguori | |||||||||
| David Merson | D. Merson | | 69 | A | | 10 | | | A | 74 | | Jimmy Ongarato | J. Ongarato | ||||||||
| Edward Boyd | E. Boyd | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Ivone Cevoli | I. Cevoli | |||||||||
| Alberto Rowett | A. Rowett | | 51 | D | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Michele Gonzalez | M. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Sebastian Guerrero | S. Guerrero | | 74 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Fabio Bonora | F. Bonora | |||||||||
| Eugenio Morales | E. Morales | | 72 | A | | 14 | | D | 57 |  | Andy McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play AC Monza in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0AC Monza get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Rodolfo Vila runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
3.43
0-0Diaw Vannucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
4.10
Tieme Jansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
8.09
Ralph Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Jason Formon who brings the ball under control. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.05
0-0Ralph Griffin advances with the ball. Ralph Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Boyd. Edward Boyd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.30
0-0Diaw Vannucchi sees Rodolfo Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Vila decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirko De Liguori but the linesman indicates offside!
14.23
Diaw Vannucchi flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Jansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tieme Jansen puts a great ball through. Ivone Cevoli runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.17
0-0Titus Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Griffin. Ralph Griffin makes a probing pass to Edward Boyd. Edward Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Edmundo Herrero. That should have been a goal!
22.21
0-1Diaw Vannucchi decides to run forward with the ball. Diaw Vannucchi whips in a cross ball towards Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.25
0-1Ivone Cevoli catches Carl Greaves on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivone Cevoli and shows him a yellow card! Carl Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.34
Diaw Vannucchi flicks a high pass forward. Mirko De Liguori controls it well on his chest. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
30.15
Edward Boyd makes a probing pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Boyd. Some good footwork from Edward Boyd provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.42
Titus Boyd plays the ball forward to Carl Greaves. Carl Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Jason Formon who brings the ball under control. Jason Formon cuts inside the box! Jason Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Arnauld Maqua gets down and covers it.
38.13
Tieme Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli makes a great pass forward. Jimmy Ongarato runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Sebastian Guerrero replacing Rodrigo Postiga. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
48.43
0-1Diaw Vannucchi barges into Carl Greaves. Diaw Vannucchi is warned by the referee! Carl Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.45
Mervin Riggott makes a simple pass to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon controls it well on his chest. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
53.58
Rodolfo Vila makes a probing pass to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
55.12
Diaw Vannucchi takes it forward alone. Diaw Vannucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.27
Carl Greaves flicks a high pass forward. David Merson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Merson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
60.09
0-1Reading have made a substitution with Eugenio Morales replacing Jason Formon .
61.09
Sebastian Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.53
Ivone Cevoli decides to run forward with the ball. Ivone Cevoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ivone Cevoli scores for AC Monza!!
69.01
Rodolfo Vila hits a low pass to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli skips past Titus Boyd! Ivone Cevoli cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Ivone Cevoli scores for AC Monza!!
72.19
Diaw Vannucchi darts forward. Diaw Vannucchi flicks a high pass forward. Mirko De Liguori controls it well on his chest. Mirko De Liguori shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
77.40
Reading have made a substitution with Alberto Rowett replacing Francis Wiltord .
79.59
Diaw Vannucchi takes it forward alone. Diaw Vannucchi lofts in a cross ball towards Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori heads the ball goalwards. Greg Carrick punches it away to safety.
81.54
0-3Ivone Cevoli hacks Alberto Rowett from behind! The referee warns Ivone Cevoli to calm down! Alberto Rowett grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.09
Edward Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.40
Ralph Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Carl Greaves who brings the ball under control. Carl Greaves makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Greaves plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Boyd and advances towards the goal... Carl Greaves tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
87.04
Tieme Jansen threads a neat ball through to Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Herrera.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mirko De Liguori 22 Ivone Cevoli 64, 69 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Greg Carrick (GK)
6
2. Martin Herrera (DEF)
6
3. Francis Wiltord (DEF)
6
4. Mervin Riggott (DEF)
6
5. Titus Boyd (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Griffin (MID)
7
7. Carl Greaves (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
6
9. Jason Formon (ATT)
6
10. David Merson (ATT)
6
11. Edward Boyd (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
13. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
6
14. Eugenio Morales (ATT)
6
1. Arnauld Maqua (GK)
7
2. Moreno Gattuso (DEF)
6
3. Gennaro Ivan Giampà (DEF)
6
4. Edmundo Herrero (DEF)
6
5. Stefan Statuto (DEF)
6
6. Rodolfo Vila (MID)
8
7. Diaw Vannucchi (MID)
9
8. Tieme Jansen (MID)
6
9. Mirko De Liguori (ATT)
7
10. Jimmy Ongarato (ATT)
6
11. Ivone Cevoli (ATT)
9
12. Michele Gonzalez (ATT)
0
13. Fabio Bonora (MID)
0
14. Andy McNeill (DEF)
0