Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,982 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.
The pitch is in great condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Omer Lisbie gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Steve Naylor puts a great ball through. Mario Corsi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.05
0-0Thomas Mahouvé knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.07
0-0Noel Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes collects the pass. Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Peter Mendonca keeps it out!
10.54
0-0Hauke Götz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Vecchiola. Mario Vecchiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Ripley.
16.20
1-0Nick Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor edges inside the box! Steve Naylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.04
1-0Mario Vecchiola brings the ball forward. Mario Vecchiola lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Windass. Graham Galli hacks Kieron Windass from behind! Kieron Windass appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.29
1-0Hauke Götz clumsily knocks into Cesar Fernandes. The referee calls over Hauke Götz and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Fernandes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.33
Richard Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Fernandes who takes it down. Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Nottingham Forest are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.47
Graham Galli makes a simple pass to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Natale Banchelli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
32.55
Thomas Mahouvé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.12
Noel Ripley sees Cesar Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Fernandes sees Alberto Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.25
Nick Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.40
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Franceco Sgrò replacing Kieron Windass. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
48.57
Nick Luzhny sees a break and surges forward. Nick Luzhny shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nick Luzhny!
54.51
Mario Vecchiola flicks a high pass forward. Steve Naylor collects the pass. Steve Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
55.19
Hauke Götz flicks a high pass forward. Nick Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Nick Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.49
Reading are in full control of this game.
60.54
Omer Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Mario Vecchiola controls it well on his chest. Mario Vecchiola makes a probing pass to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.35
Cesar Fernandes threads the ball through to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.53
With great vision, Copain De Gier plays the ball forward to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò makes a probing pass between the defence to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.25
With a delightful solo run, Mario Vecchiola stretches the opposition's defence. Mario Vecchiola tries a spectacular long range effort but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
72.29
3-0Cesar Fernandes hacks Omer Lisbie from behind! The referee brings Cesar Fernandes to one side and gives him a warning! Omer Lisbie runs off the knock.
77.08
Copain De Gier threads a neat ball through to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.26
Copain De Gier sees Mario Corsi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Corsi shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Kieron Kasper manages to gather it.
89.22
Mario Vecchiola threads the ball through to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Galli.
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
| Steve Naylor 16 Kieron Windass 36 Nick Luzhny 49 Mario Corsi 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Mendonca (GK)
6
2. Christian Courtois (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Götz (DEF)
6
4. Omer Lisbie (DEF)
7
5. Titus May (DEF)
6
6. Nick Luzhny (MID)
9
7. Copain De Gier (MID)
6
8. Mario Vecchiola (MID)
8
9. Mario Corsi (ATT)
9
10. Kieron Windass (ATT)
8
11. Steve Naylor (ATT)
8
12. Luca Zola (GK)
0
13. Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
7
14. Simon Dichio (DEF)
0
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
6
2. Max Ball (DEF)
6
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6. Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
6
8. Cesar Fernandes (MID)
7
9. Edward Fortune (ATT)
6
10. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Gascoigne (ATT)
6
12. John Hulme (GK)
0
13. Neil Patterson (GK)
0
14. Paul Philips (MID)
0