Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Aggborough where Kidderminster Harriers play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,078 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kidderminster Harriers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kidderminster Harriers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Marsden.
0.00
0-0Reading get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Julian Helguera breaks forward. Julian Helguera flicks a high pass forward to David Merson who brings the ball under control. David Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.08
0-0Sebastian Guerrero clumsily knocks into Tommy Mann. The referee calls over Sebastian Guerrero and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Mann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.51
Marino Ferrara sweeps the ball long. Gareth Oakes plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Naylor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gareth Oakes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.18
0-1Julian Helguera flicks a high ball forward to Omer Campbell who takes it down. Omer Campbell flicks a high pass forward to David Merson who brings the ball under control. David Merson cuts inside the box! David Merson tries a spectacular strike. David Merson scores for Reading!!
32.43
Nicky Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Oakes who brings the ball under control. Gareth Oakes skips past Francis Wiltord! Gareth Oakes tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
34.52
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.08
0-1Tommy Mann makes a probing pass to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell threads the ball through to Tommy Mann but he's offside!
39.45
0-1Brendan Naylor makes a probing pass to Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Summerbell and advances towards the goal... Tommy Mann takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
40.15
0-1Rodrigo Postiga flicks a high ball forward to David Merson who takes it down. David Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Milligan.
44.22
Craig Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Mann who brings the ball under control. Tommy Mann flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Oakes who brings the ball under control. Gareth Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Naylor. Brendan Naylor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kidderminster Harriers appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kidderminster Harriers start the second half!
48.57
Sebastian Guerrero plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
49.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.33
Rodrigo Postiga threads the ball through to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Corrent. With a superhuman jump, Pierluigi Corrent connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bas Janssen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.19
Spencer Milligan makes a simple pass to Stephen Moffat. Stephen Moffat finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
60.14
Omer Campbell makes a simple pass to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
71.12
Craig Jobson makes a simple pass to Brendan Naylor. Brendan Naylor threads a neat ball through to Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.40
Nicky Delaney passes the ball forward to Tommy Mann. Tommy Mann plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Summerbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommy Mann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Pierre G. Pensalfini comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.21
Sebastian Guerrero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.34
0-1Reading have made a substitution with Greg Carrick replacing David Merson .
84.45
Reading are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
85.12
Omer Campbell threads the ball through to Greg Carrick. Greg Carrick cuts inside the box! Greg Carrick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
87.06
Francis Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Carl Greaves controls it well on his chest. Carl Greaves surges forward with the ball. Carl Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Prior.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Merson 24 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bas Janssen (GK)
7
2. Sylvain Prior (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Milligan (DEF)
6
4. Marino Ferrara (DEF)
6
5. Craig Jobson (DEF)
6
6. Nicky Delaney (MID)
7
7. Tommy Mann (MID)
9
8. Tim Summerbell (ATT)
6
9. Brendan Naylor (ATT)
7
10. Gareth Oakes (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Moffat (ATT)
6
12. Dean Pallister (MID)
0
13. Robert Ball (ATT)
0
14. Stefano Brambilla (ATT)
0
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
8
2. Francis Wiltord (DEF)
6
3. Julian Helguera (DEF)
7
4. Martin Herrera (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
6. Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
6
8. Carl Greaves (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Morales (ATT)
6
10. David Merson (ATT)
9
11. Omer Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Jason Formon (ATT)
0
13. Edward Boyd (ATT)
0
14. Greg Carrick (GK)
6