Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Eduardo Gomes | E. Gomes | |||||||||
| Adilson Lodewijks | A. Lodewijks |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Craig Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Damian Molinier | D. Molinier |  | 71 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 71 |  | Rainer Kuzorra | R. Kuzorra | |||||||
| Gunther Grun | G. Grun |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | Giuseppe Da Rold | G. Da Rold | |||||||||
| Jody Mccann | J. Mccann |  | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | David Patterson | D. Patterson | |||||||||
| Graeme Hendrie | G. Hendrie | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Alejandro Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| John Rankin | J. Rankin | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Amedeo Cudini | A. Cudini | |||||||||
| Mauricio Vega | M. Vega | | 80 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Tonino Gattuso | T. Gattuso | |||||||||
| Lomano Tiler | L. Tiler | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Joao Santos | J. Santos | |||||||||
| Craig Mcgreal | C. Mcgreal | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Matthew Kirkland | M. Kirkland | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Anton Schwabl | A. Schwabl |  | 76 | D | | 12 | | D | 63 | | Dominic Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Djezon Ajas | D. Ajas | | 78 | M | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Dave Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Fouad Fertout | F. Fertout |  | 85 | A | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Andy Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play Hibernian in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Gunther Grun catches Joao Santos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Santos runs off the knock.
4.18
0-0John Rankin threads the ball through to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.23
0-0Stephen McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Gattuso collects the pass. Tonino Gattuso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Castro but he's offside!
9.41
Matthew Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
0-0Giuseppe Da Rold hits a low pass to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from distance but Gavin James is on top of his game. Well saved!
16.53
Craig Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Mccann and advances towards the goal... Lomano Tiler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Eduardo Gomes is on top of it.
20.18
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
24.27
1-0Mauricio Vega passes the ball forward to John Rankin. John Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.36
David Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Without breaking stride, Scott Mccall plays the ball forward to Joao Santos. Joao Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.33
1-0Graeme Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Adilson Lodewijks flicks a high ball forward to John Rankin who takes it down. With imagination, John Rankin plays the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Gomes with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.04
Without breaking stride, Tonino Gattuso plays the ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunther Grun.
55.24
Tonino Gattuso laces a through ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McGrory. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen McGrory provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.34
2-0Reading have made a substitution with Fouad Fertout replacing Matthew Kirkland .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .
61.38
Alejandro Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Benali but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.04
John Rankin makes a beautiful solo run. John Rankin plays a scrappy one-two with Lomano Tiler and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Rankin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
66.35
Jody Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.45
John Rankin makes an attacking run forward. John Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Kuzorra.
75.27
2-0Rainer Kuzorra comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Hendrie. Rainer Kuzorra is warned by the referee! Graeme Hendrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.57
Reading have made a substitution with Djezon Ajas replacing Graeme Hendrie .
78.64
Dave Benali flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory collects the pass. Stephen McGrory advances inside the box! Stephen McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.44
Craig Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Molinier.
84.33
Alejandro Castro flicks a high pass forward to Scott Mccall who brings the ball under control. Scott Mccall deftly passes the ball to Stephen McGrory, releasing him through on goal. Stephen McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen McGrory!
87.42
Giuseppe Da Rold flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McGrory shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
89.03
With some swift thinking, John Rankin plays the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
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
| Lomano Tiler 24, 45 | Stephen McGrory 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin James (GK)
6
2. Adilson Lodewijks (DEF)
6
3. Damian Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Gunther Grun (DEF)
5
5. Jody Mccann (MID)
6
6. Graeme Hendrie (MID)
6
7. John Rankin (MID)
9
8. Mauricio Vega (MID)
6
9. Lomano Tiler (ATT)
9
10. Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Kirkland (ATT)
6
12. Anton Schwabl (DEF)
0
13. Djezon Ajas (MID)
6
14. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
1. Eduardo Gomes (GK)
6
2. Craig Rae (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4. Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)
6
5. David Patterson (DEF)
6
6. Alejandro Castro (MID)
6
7. Amedeo Cudini (MID)
6
8. Tonino Gattuso (MID)
6
9. Joao Santos (ATT)
6
10. Scott Mccall (ATT)
7
11. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
8
12. Dominic Law (DEF)
0
13. Dave Benali (DEF)
6
14. Andy Thomson (ATT)
6