Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Newcastle United | Newcastle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | manager | Steve Lowery | Steve Lowery | |||||||||||||||||
| Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Artur Ripanu | A. Ripanu | |||||||||
| Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Oleksandr Demyanchuk | O. Demyanchuk | |||||||||
| Adam Vassell | A. Vassell |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Jason Carter | J. Carter | |||||||||
| Martin Boban | M. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Sylvain Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | | 83 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Kevin Deane | K. Deane | |||||||||
| Colin Anderton | C. Anderton | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 85 | | Ben Mcgreal | B. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | | 84 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 80 | | Paul Lockley | P. Lockley | ||||||||
| Ian Fenton | I. Fenton | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 | | Paul Carlton | P. Carlton | |||||||||
| Antonio Bento | A. Bento |  | 83 | A | | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Aaron Byrne | A. Byrne | ||||||||
| Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Seth Milligan | S. Milligan | |||||||||
| Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Paolo Myers | P. Myers | |||||||||
| David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 69 | D | | 12 | | D | 69 | | Craig Mckay | C. Mckay | |||||||||
| Danny Cottee | D. Cottee | | 75 | M | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Danny Mercer | D. Mercer | |||||||||
| John Bishop | J. Bishop | | 76 | A | | 14 | | A | 69 | | Warren Thatcher | W. Thatcher | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.04
0-0Oleksandr Demyanchuk threads a neat ball through to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley knocks the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.13
0-1Paul Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Paul Carlton who brings the ball under control. Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lockley controls it well on his chest. Paul Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.43
Oliver Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Duarte Moutinho provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
21.34
1-1Colin Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Ian Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleksandr Demyanchuk.
24.51
Aaron Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Myers controls it well on his chest. Paolo Myers flicks a high pass forward. Seth Milligan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Seth Milligan tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Vegard Soltvedt had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
28.51
1-2Scott Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
33.47
Kevin Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Vegard Soltvedt keeps it out!
34.47
With some swift thinking, Colin Anderton plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
36.47
Oliver Birkwald hits a low pass to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Anderton through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Colin Anderton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Ripanu with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
40.54
Showing composure, Adam Vassell plays the ball forward to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.05
Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mendez who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Ripanu who gathers it comfortably.
44.10
Paul Carlton surges forward with the ball. Paul Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Vegard Soltvedt is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
45.00
Stephen Mendez passes the ball forward to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Artur Ripanu manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Danny Cottee replacing Colin Anderton. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
47.16
Adam Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.20
3-2Sylvain Marr makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Marr sees space and advances. Sylvain Marr threads the ball through to Aaron Byrne but he's offside!
53.25
3-2Oliver Birkwald barges into Aaron Byrne. The referee calls over Oliver Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Byrne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.13
Scott Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.44
3-2Reading have made a substitution with John Bishop replacing Helder Lopes .
66.35
Martin Boban sees space and advances. Martin Boban knocks the ball forward to John Bishop. John Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Artur Ripanu. Excellent save.
69.16
3-2Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Myers who brings the ball under control. Paolo Myers rushes past Oliver Birkwald! Oliver Birkwald barges into Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.16
Oliver Birkwald runs forward with the ball. Oliver Birkwald threads the ball through to John Bishop. John Bishop threads a neat ball through to Antonio Bento. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Bento provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
75.38
Ben Mcgreal sees Seth Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Vassell.
77.48
Reading have made a substitution with David Kirkland replacing Oliver Birkwald .
83.08
3-2Adam Vassell catches Aaron Byrne on the ankles. Adam Vassell is shown the yellow card! Aaron Byrne runs off the knock.
85.57
Stephen Mendez threads a neat ball through to John Bishop. John Bishop runs straight at the defence! John Bishop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Paul Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duarte Moutinho 18, 47 Colin Anderton 36 | Aaron Byrne 12 Seth Milligan 25 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vegard Soltvedt (GK)
6
2. Oliver Birkwald (DEF)
6
3. Adam Vassell (DEF)
5
4. Martin Boban (DEF)
6
5. Scott Mccann (MID)
6
6. Colin Anderton (MID)
8
7. Stephen Mendez (MID)
8
8. Ian Fenton (MID)
6
9. Antonio Bento (ATT)
7
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
7
11. Duarte Moutinho (ATT)
9
12. David Kirkland (DEF)
6
13. Danny Cottee (MID)
6
14. John Bishop (ATT)
6
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2. Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
3. Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4. Sylvain Marr (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6. Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Paul Lockley (MID)
7
8. Paul Carlton (MID)
7
9. Aaron Byrne (ATT)
8
10. Seth Milligan (ATT)
8
11. Paolo Myers (ATT)
7
12. Craig Mckay (DEF)
0
13. Danny Mercer (MID)
0
14. Warren Thatcher (ATT)
0