Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Newcastle United | Newcastle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | manager | Steve Lowery | Steve Lowery | |||||||||||||||||
| Julian Schönenborn | J. Schönenborn |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 72 |  | Del Wise | D. Wise | ||||||||
| Ferdinand Dyduch | F. Dyduch |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Tiago Nascimento | T. Nascimento | |||||||||
| JŸrgen Wijker | J. Wijker |  | 74 | D | | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | John Mason | J. Mason | ||||||||
| Titus Sherwood | T. Sherwood | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Alex Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Andres Leon | A. Leon |  | 68 | M | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Tommy Williams | T. Williams | |||||||||
| Ralph Moffat | R. Moffat | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Fredrik Philips | F. Philips | |||||||||
| Kieron Mcgovern | K. Mcgovern | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Danny Mercer | D. Mercer | |||||||||
| Edward Atherton | E. Atherton | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Dean Barry | D. Barry | |||||||||
| Richard Fletcher | R. Fletcher | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Orlando Inia | O. Inia | |||||||||
| P. Gilberto Vecchiola | P. Vecchiola |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alan Wright | A. Wright | |||||||||
| Steven Gerrard | S. Gerrard | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Anthony Clarke | A. Clarke | |||||||||
| Brian Bellamy | B. Bellamy | | 56 | D | | 12 | | D | 59 | | Dion Etherington | D. Etherington | |||||||||
| Hauke Zick | H. Zick | | 59 | M | | 13 | | M | 39 | | Liam Fox | L. Fox | |||||||||
| Garry Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | | 58 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Jacob Burgess | J. Burgess | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,093 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.07
0-0Tiago Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Philips comfortably collects the pass. Fredrik Philips flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Clarke who brings the ball under control. Anthony Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Philips but the linesman indicates offside!
10.33
0-1John Mason threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips skips past JŸrgen Wijker! Fredrik Philips side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.58
0-1Ferdinand Dyduch catches Dean Barry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Barry runs off the knock.
20.46
0-1Fredrik Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Wright. Alan Wright advances inside the box! JŸrgen Wijker catches Alan Wright on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
21.49
0-1Dean Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Julian Schönenborn.
22.18
0-1Dean Barry takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alan Wright. Alan Wright chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Steven Gerrard reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.48
Fredrik Philips brings the ball forward. Fredrik Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Clarke but he's offside!
27.33
0-1Alex Booth flicks a high ball forward to Orlando Inia who takes it down. Orlando Inia passes the ball forward to Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke edges inside the box! Anthony Clarke tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.08
Alex Booth flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Williams controls it well on his chest. Tommy Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Wright. Alan Wright deftly passes the ball to Anthony Clarke, releasing him through on goal. Anthony Clarke shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.13
0-2Alex Booth flicks a high ball forward to Dean Barry who takes it down. Dean Barry flicks a high pass forward. Alan Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Mcgovern.
44.25
JŸrgen Wijker sees space and advances. JŸrgen Wijker makes a probing pass to Andres Leon. Andres Leon whips in a cross ball towards Richard Fletcher. Richard Fletcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Alex Booth hoofs the ball up the pitch. Anthony Clarke shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Julian Schönenborn!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Fredrik Philips sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.05
Ferdinand Dyduch passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Vecchiola. With fabulous imagination, P. Gilberto Vecchiola laces a through ball forward to Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.29
Ralph Moffat advances with the ball. Ralph Moffat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Booth.
53.48
Ferdinand Dyduch makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Wijker. JŸrgen Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Leon. Andres Leon shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
57.36
0-2Danny Mercer comes in with a late challenge on Andres Leon. Danny Mercer is shown the yellow card! Andres Leon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.31
Anthony Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Alan Wright who brings the ball under control. Alan Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.12
0-2Reading have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Zick replacing Andres Leon and Garry Mckinlay replacing P. Gilberto Vecchiola .
67.25
Hauke Zick hits a low pass to Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Wise who gathers it comfortably.
71.46
Steven Gerrard comes in with a late challenge on John Mason. The referee calls over Steven Gerrard and shows him a yellow card! John Mason runs off the knock.
77.57
Reading have made a substitution with Brian Bellamy replacing Ferdinand Dyduch .
79.58
Hauke Zick makes a simple pass to Ralph Moffat. Ralph Moffat runs straight at the defence! Ralph Moffat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Bellamy laces a through ball forward to Titus Sherwood. Titus Sherwood sees Garry Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
85.34
Alex Booth passes the ball forward to Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke threads a neat ball through to Alan Wright. Alan Wright shoots from distance but Julian Schönenborn reads it well. Excellent save!
89.58
Richard Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Moffat. Ralph Moffat makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Fletcher. Richard Fletcher takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Philips of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Schönenborn (GK)
7
2. Ferdinand Dyduch (DEF)
6
3. JŸrgen Wijker (DEF)
7
4. Titus Sherwood (DEF)
6
5. Andres Leon (MID)
6
6. Ralph Moffat (MID)
8
7. Kieron Mcgovern (MID)
6
8. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
9. Richard Fletcher (ATT)
6
10. P. Gilberto Vecchiola (ATT)
6
11. Steven Gerrard (ATT)
5
12. Brian Bellamy (DEF)
6
13. Hauke Zick (MID)
6
14. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
1. Del Wise (GK)
6
2. Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. John Mason (DEF)
7
4. Alex Booth (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Williams (MID)
6
6. Fredrik Philips (MID)
9
7. Danny Mercer (MID)
5
8. Dean Barry (MID)
6
9. Orlando Inia (ATT)
6
10. Alan Wright (ATT)
7
11. Anthony Clarke (ATT)
8
12. Dion Etherington (DEF)
0
13. Liam Fox (MID)
0
14. Jacob Burgess (ATT)
0