Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
6.57
1-0Adam Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Jack. Phil Jack chips the ball to his team mate, John Bishop. John Bishop edges inside the box! John Bishop tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.02
1-0Ronnie Sharpe takes it forward alone. Ronnie Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. John Bishop controls it well on his chest. John Bishop shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.35
1-0Mamar Espartero flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Brooking and stumbles forward towards the goal... Claudio Garcia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Solid save from Vicente Duarte.
22.50
Michael Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to John Bishop who takes it down. John Bishop shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.39
Ronnie Sharpe flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mccann who takes it down. Scott Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler skips past Jean-Pierre Charvet! Les Tiler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Samir Babbel is on top of it.
28.47
1-0Robert Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Pierre Charvet. Jean-Pierre Charvet knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Duarte who gathers it comfortably.
32.28
1-0Sylvain Brooking hacks Scott Mccann from behind! The referee warns Sylvain Brooking to calm down! Scott Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.29
Michael Vernazza makes a simple pass to Les Tiler. Les Tiler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.10
Mamar Espartero makes a simple pass to Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia edges inside the box! Claudio Garcia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.06
1-0Scott Mccann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Mccann makes a great pass forward. Les Tiler runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.25
1-0Phil Jack catches Alistair Griffin on the ankles. The referee calls over Phil Jack and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.32
Scott Mccann knocks the ball forward to John Bishop. John Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. Les Tiler makes a deft header but somehow Samir Babbel manages to keep it out.
44.33
Michael Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Les Tiler. Les Tiler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duarte Moutinho is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Rafael Lozano replacing Phil Jack. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
55.14
Robert Defoe makes a probing pass to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking comfortably collects the pass. Sylvain Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
57.41
Robert Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil shoots from distance but Vicente Duarte is on top of it.
60.49
1-0Reading have made 2 substitutions with Jorge Teixeira replacing Michael Vernazza and Steven Gerrard replacing John Bishop .Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Dale Joachim replacing Mamar Espartero and Eddie Westwood replacing Gerhard Sammer .
61.51
Adam Vassell hacks Daniel Gil from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.40
Scott Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Moutinho collects the pass. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
65.11
Adam Vassell hacks Dale Joachim from behind! The referee brings Adam Vassell to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Joachim runs off the knock.
66.54
Ronnie Sharpe hacks Dale Joachim from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.41
Scott Mccann threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez edges inside the box! Stephen Mendez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Samir Babbel reads it well. Excellent save!
69.36
Ronnie Sharpe sees Stephen Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.29
Robert Defoe passes the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Duarte who gathers it comfortably.
77.01
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Kevin Overath replacing Jean-Pierre Charvet .
78.05
Robert Defoe catches Stephen Mendez on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Defoe and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.41
Adam Vassell makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Defoe.
85.35
Dale Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.13
Markus Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Tiler. Les Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
90.00
1-0Jorge Teixeira catches Alistair Griffin on the ankles. The referee calls over Jorge Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Griffin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vicente Duarte (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Sharpe (DEF)
6
3. Phil Jack (DEF)
6
4. Adam Vassell (DEF)
5
5. Scott Mccann (MID)
7
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Stephen Mendez (MID)
7
8. Markus Raff (MID)
6
9. John Bishop (ATT)
9
10. Les Tiler (ATT)
7
11. Duarte Moutinho (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Lozano (DEF)
6
13. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
5
14. Steven Gerrard (ATT)
6
1. Samir Babbel (GK)
8
2. Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
3. Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
6
5. Marino Di Masi (DEF)
6
6. Mamar Espartero (MID)
6
7. Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
8. Daniel Gil (ATT)
6
9. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
7
11. Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Overath (DEF)
6
13. Dale Joachim (MID)
7
14. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
6