Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Exeter City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Reading and Exeter City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Reading and Exeter City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
4.49
0-0Isaac Kelly knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Higginbotham. Jason Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Faryd Trujillo. Faryd Trujillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.51
0-0Yurtcan Bulent decides to run forward with the ball. Yurtcan Bulent knocks the ball forward to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni flicks the ball with his head but somehow Martin Linke manages to keep it out.
10.37
Tomek Wilimowski chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.53
0-0Graeme Joachim clumsily knocks into Luc Ceulemans. Graeme Joachim is warned by the referee! Luc Ceulemans runs off the knock.
14.00
Emiliano Segura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Joachim. Graeme Joachim makes a probing pass to Faryd Trujillo. Faryd Trujillo plays a perfect one-two with Oliver Ouindi and rushes in on goal... Faryd Trujillo rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.49
Massimiliano Flo advances with the ball. Massimiliano Flo threads the ball through to Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Castiglioni and rushes in on goal... Pablo Álvarez rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.12
0-0Graeme Joachim passes the ball forward to Manuele Cupi. Manuele Cupi knocks the ball forward to Faryd Trujillo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.04
0-0Kaleva Rosengren makes a simple pass to Salvatore Brncic. Salvatore Brncic flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal King.
22.33
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.40
1-0Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire goes all the way! Garba Nwakire shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.27
Tomek Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Martin Linke.
33.44
Isaac Kelly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Pinto. David Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Faryd Trujillo. Faryd Trujillo knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jo Kvarme.
36.35
Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Martin Linke easily smothers it.
39.21
Emiliano Segura knocks the ball forward to Jason Higginbotham. Jason Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Faryd Trujillo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.52
Yurtcan Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Martin Linke manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Manuele Cupi catches Kaleva Rosengren on the ankles. Manuele Cupi is given a warning by the referee! Kaleva Rosengren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Exeter City kick off!
47.08
Daniel Castiglioni comes in with a late challenge on Emiliano Segura. Daniel Castiglioni is given a warning by the referee! Emiliano Segura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.39
Massimiliano Flo sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano Flo makes a probing pass to Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.00
Salvatore Brncic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Linke!
60.04
Kemal King sees space and advances. Kemal King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.37
Luc Ceulemans passes the ball forward to Daniel Castiglioni. Daniel Castiglioni goes all the way! Daniel Castiglioni rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Martin Linke.
63.11
Exeter City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Reading's defence.
67.28
Yurtcan Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Brncic. Salvatore Brncic surges forward with the ball. Salvatore Brncic goes all the way! Salvatore Brncic shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Martin Linke easily smothers it.
69.10
Kaleva Rosengren flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Brncic. Salvatore Brncic makes a probing pass to Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez threads the ball through to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire shoots from just inside the box but somehow Martin Linke manages to keep it out.
73.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.20
Emiliano Segura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Joachim. Graeme Joachim makes a simple pass to Faryd Trujillo. Faryd Trujillo shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jo Kvarme manages to gather it comfortably.
81.34
Massimiliano Flo kicks a strong pass forward to Salvatore Brncic. Salvatore Brncic threads the ball through to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaac Kelly.
85.50
Yurtcan Bulent passes the ball forward to Salvatore Brncic. Salvatore Brncic makes a simple pass to Pablo Álvarez. Pablo Álvarez goes all the way! Pablo Álvarez shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.02
Rigobert Job decides to run forward with the ball. Rigobert Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.10
Emiliano Segura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rigobert Job. Rigobert Job makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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