Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Rosario Sacchetti makes a probing pass to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Aebischer but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.31
0-0Andy Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Barbosa. Jorge Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Felipe Rubirosa easily smothers it.
4.43
0-0João Gabriel Montes hacks Arto Barck from behind! João Gabriel Montes is warned by the referee! Arto Barck runs off the knock.
6.28
0-0Ruslan Mikhnov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arto Barck.
9.40
0-0Pablo Ruggeri flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Ziegler. Lars Ziegler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.20
0-0Pablo Ruggeri hacks Rosario Sacchetti from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rosario Sacchetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
Ivone Zanetti catches Pablo Ruggeri on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivone Zanetti and warns him to calm down! Pablo Ruggeri stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.38
Pablo Ruggeri makes a simple pass to Jorge Barbosa. Jorge Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Rubirosa who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
0-0Pablo Ruggeri barges into Rosario Sacchetti. The referee calls over Pablo Ruggeri and warns him to calm down! Rosario Sacchetti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.33
Matthias Poschner chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruggeri. Pablo Ruggeri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Ziegler. Lars Ziegler flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.53
Felice Luiso advances with the ball. Felice Luiso plays a perfect one-two with Freddy Gomez and rushes in on goal... Felice Luiso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Greg Vieira is on top of it.
28.28
1-0Antonino Peccarisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Luiso. Felice Luiso knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer lofts in a cross ball towards Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.46
Antonio Monteiro catches Antonino Peccarisi on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Antonino Peccarisi stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.51
Arto Barck flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Milligan. Andy Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Rubirosa who gathers it comfortably.
38.10
Arto Barck flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ahamada. Gerald Ahamada makes a beautiful solo run. Gerald Ahamada knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouad El-Karkouri.
40.29
Andy Milligan knocks the ball forward to Jorge Barbosa. Jorge Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Burnley kick off!
47.38
Ruslan Mikhnov flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Greg Vieira manages to gather it comfortably.
48.34
Ivone Zanetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.23
Fouad El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felice Luiso. Felice Luiso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer flicks the ball to his team mate, João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.47
1-0Burnley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.46
Reading are easily keeping Burnley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.57
Mario Serna advances with the ball. Mario Serna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.57
Ruslan Mikhnov makes a probing pass to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
71.41
Andy Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonino Peccarisi.
72.12
Nicholas Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Gerald Ahamada. Gerald Ahamada sees a break and surges forward. Gerald Ahamada knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Barbosa. Jorge Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.16
Ruslan Mikhnov makes a probing pass to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.49
Burnley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Mario Serna threads the ball through to Ruslan Mikhnov. Ruslan Mikhnov kicks a strong pass forward to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes shoots from 20 yards. Greg Vieira easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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