Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reading kicking off!
4.36
0-1Alex Aguirre flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer goes all the way! Christian Töpfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.12
Alex Aguirre makes a simple pass to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.55
0-2Ismael Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.48
Vicente Valenzuela passes the ball forward to Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.48
Vicente Valenzuela passes the ball forward to Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull shoots from distance but it is miles over!
22.19
Craig Hibbs makes a simple pass to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.30
Alex Aguirre makes a probing pass to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Angel Cook. Angel Cook directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Angel Cook!
30.05
0-4Nigel Bridges clumsily knocks into Mads Laudrup. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mads Laudrup stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.42
0-4Craig Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Bridges.
34.11
Samir Engels knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.14
Pablo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Mokrani who gathers it comfortably.
39.51
0-4Samir Engels passes the ball forward to Vicente Valenzuela. Vicente Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull makes a simple pass to Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal shoots from just inside the box. Haukur Hjálmarsson easily smothers it.
42.30
Andrés Guerra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Aguirre. Alex Aguirre takes it forward alone. Alex Aguirre finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.42
0-4Ismael Abdullah barges into Alex Aguirre. The referee calls over Ismael Abdullah and warns him to calm down! Alex Aguirre runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
48.20
0-4Richardur Sindrason kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer but the linesman indicates offside!
49.06
Adil Ramzi chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez shoots from distance. Yassine Mokrani easily smothers it.
54.43
Alex Aguirre threads the ball through to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Yassine Mokrani has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.28
Christian Töpfer comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Bridges. The referee calls over Christian Töpfer and warns him to calm down! Nigel Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.17
Andrés Guerra catches Nelson Bernal on the ankles. Andrés Guerra is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Bernal stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.34
Joel Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Haukur Hjálmarsson manages to gather it comfortably.
66.36
Samir Engels passes the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah passes the ball forward to Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.10
Samir Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.56
Joel Yrjonpoika takes it forward alone. Joel Yrjonpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Bernal but he's offside!
79.42
Joel Yrjonpoika knocks the ball forward to Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal knocks the ball forward to Matthew Régis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.02
Ismael Abdullah makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.17
Ismael Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.24
Ismael Abdullah threads the ball through to Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Christian Töpfer 4, 12 Patricio Menendez 22, 54 Angel Cook 27 |