Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa sees Andy Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Gemmill shoots from distance. Solid save from Gavin James.
3.45
Ralph Potts knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin hits a low pass to Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Gavin James. What a great pair of hands!
12.01
Moustapha El-Karkouri takes it forward alone. Moustapha El-Karkouri whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.39
Ralph Potts makes a simple pass to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gavin James manages to gather it comfortably.
24.19
0-0Bart Alberda hacks Seyni Vanvynckt from behind! The referee calls over Bart Alberda and shows him a yellow card! Seyni Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
27.58
0-1Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.44
Adilson Lodewijks takes it forward alone. Adilson Lodewijks chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Croft. Liam Croft finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Pedro Carmona!
33.46
Djezon Ajas catches Andy Gemmill on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Ajas and shows him a yellow card! Andy Gemmill runs off the knock.
42.24
0-1Muller Lécluse sees space and advances. Muller Lécluse hits a low pass to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Ralph Potts advances with the ball. Ralph Potts shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Frederico Oliveira replacing Djezon Ajas. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Ralph Potts barges into Peter Vercoutre. Ralph Potts is shown the yellow card! Peter Vercoutre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.18
Anton Schwabl flicks a high ball forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri who gracefully takes it down. Moustapha El-Karkouri sees Craig Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Pedro Carmona!
57.45
0-1Leicester City are playing very defensively.
66.28
Scott Moffat sees Bart Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Etherington controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but Gavin James is on top of it.
67.21
Carlos Molowny threads the ball through to Ralph Potts. Ralph Potts surges forward with the ball. Ralph Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
68.05
0-1Ralph Potts takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Andy Gemmill is dispossessed by a tackle from Muller Lécluse.
69.52
0-1Bart Alberda barges into Adilson Lodewijks. Bart Alberda is given a warning by the referee! Adilson Lodewijks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.30
0-1Reading have made a substitution with Mauricio Vega replacing Liam Croft .Leicester City have made a substitution with Stephane Sitruk replacing Stuart Hopkin .
78.39
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Tiler shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.00
0-1Moustapha El-Karkouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Moffat.
87.30
Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Potts. Ralph Potts sees Nicholas Etherington in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adilson Lodewijks.
89.32
Adilson Lodewijks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega flicks a high pass forward. Peter Vercoutre controls it well on his chest. Peter Vercoutre knocks the ball forward, putting Lomano Tiler through on goal. Lomano Tiler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Etherington of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin James (GK)
8
2. Anton Schwabl (DEF)
6
3. Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF)
6
4. Adilson Lodewijks (DEF)
7
5. Muller Lécluse (DEF)
7
6. Liam Croft (MID)
6
7. Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)
7
8. Djezon Ajas (MID)
5
9. Peter Vercoutre (ATT)
6
10. Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6
11. Lomano Tiler (ATT)
6
12. Damian Molinier (DEF)
0
13. Mauricio Vega (MID)
6
14. Frederico Oliveira (ATT)
6
1. Pedro Carmona (GK)
8
2. Scott Moffat (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Helder Santos (DEF)
6
6. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Andy Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Ralph Potts (MID)
7
9. Stuart Hopkin (MID)
7
10. Bart Alberda (ATT)
5
11. Nicholas Etherington (ATT)
9
12. Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
0
13. Stephane Sitruk (MID)
6
14. Frank Henry (ATT)
0