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 Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 17,833 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Reading and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
0-0Daniel Jordan makes a simple pass to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela threads the ball through to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.13
0-0Jonathan Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs goes all the way! Javier Suggs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Claus Conteh is on top of it.
8.47
Tiago Carrillo kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by George Urzica!
10.03
0-0Tomislav Boksic makes a simple pass to Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Marchanno Shew A Tjon chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.14
0-0Marchanno Shew A Tjon hacks Tiago Carrillo from behind! Marchanno Shew A Tjon is given a warning by the referee! Tiago Carrillo runs off the knock.
14.52
Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.30
0-1Tomislav Boksic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters advances with the ball. Jonathan Waters plays a perfect one-two with Mile Kewell and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Waters rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.32
Muzzy Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales goes all the way! Paolo Rosales tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.35
0-1Tomás Valenzuela catches Liam Owen on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomás Valenzuela and shows him a yellow card! Liam Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.16
Tom Kiekens flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.09
Jonathan Waters comes in with a late challenge on Muzzy Izzet. Jonathan Waters is shown the yellow card! Muzzy Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.09
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.30
Muzzy Izzet makes a probing pass to Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.44
0-1Liam Owen knocks the ball forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell threads the ball through to Gunnar Håland but he's offside!
40.12
Gustavo Montoya threads the ball through to Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo passes the ball forward to Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Tom Kiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela brings the ball forward. Tomás Valenzuela goes all the way! Tomás Valenzuela rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.50
Muzzy Izzet makes a beautiful solo run. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Reading start the second half!
48.54
Jonathan Waters passes the ball forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Claus Conteh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.26
Marchanno Shew A Tjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Mile Kewell takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.20
Muzzy Izzet makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.04
Jonathan Waters passes the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Javier Suggs tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Claus Conteh easily smothers it!
66.29
Jonathan Waters decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Waters whips in a cross ball towards Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell heads the ball goalwards. Claus Conteh easily smothers it.
67.10
Liam Owen makes a simple pass to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
73.16
Hayder Risco kicks a strong pass forward to Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Marchanno Shew A Tjon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Claus Conteh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.55
Tom Kiekens passes the ball forward to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but George Urzica manages to gather it comfortably.
83.41
Tom Kiekens kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.23
Muzzy Izzet threads the ball through to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.29
Tomás Valenzuela makes a simple pass to Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Paolo Rosales 44 | Jonathan Waters 15 Javier Suggs 49 Mile Kewell 54, 73 |