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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hillsborough where Sheffield Wednesday play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,277 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.


0.00
Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
Stefan Quaglia sees Franceco Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franceco Sgrò whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
10.09
Stefan Quaglia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Quaglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.56
Stefan Quaglia passes the ball forward to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi runs straight at the defence! Eoin Thirlwell barges into Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.57
Hauke Götz flicks a high pass forward. Steve Gascoigne collects the pass. Steve Gascoigne threads the ball through to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.25
Hauke Götz sees Neil Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Byrne knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ian Prior gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
28.33
Omer Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Quaglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Quaglia passes the ball forward to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
32.55
Neil Byrne flicks a high pass forward to Peter Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Peter Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.51
With imagination, Craig Carragher plays the ball forward to John Gordon. John Gordon passes the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Hauke Götz makes a simple pass to Steve Gascoigne. Steve Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Thirlwell.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield Wednesday appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday get the second half underway!
48.08
Neil Byrne catches Matt Tolley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Tolley runs off the knock.
49.55
Matt Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
53.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.51
Anthony Rankin hacks Franceco Sgrò from behind! The referee calls over Anthony Rankin and warns him to calm down! Franceco Sgrò stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.23
Tomas Borgobello arcs the ball upfield. Alejandro Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.05
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with James Scowcroft replacing Matt Tolley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.11
Omer Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Quaglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Quaglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi threads a neat ball through to Franceco Sgrò. Some silky footwork from Franceco Sgrò provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
63.50
Simon Dichio makes a simple pass to Steve Gascoigne. Steve Gascoigne changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
66.18
Rafael Herrero makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Herrero shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.14
Steve Gascoigne hits a low pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
72.39
Showing fabulous composure, James Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Kemal Potts. Kemal Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.17
Anthony Rankin knocks the ball forward to Rafael Herrero. Rafael Herrero threads a neat ball through to John Gordon. John Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.51
Hauke Götz flicks a high pass forward. Steve Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Sgrò collects the pass. Franceco Sgrò whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ian Prior had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
89.25
Franceco Sgrò barges into Anthony Rankin. The referee brings Franceco Sgrò to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Omer Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Quaglia. Stefan Quaglia flicks a high pass forward to Mario Corsi who brings the ball under control. Mario Corsi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franceco Sgrò is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32.9268292682927 vs 67.0731707317073
Play Area
Home team third: 34.15%, Midfield: 39.02%, Away team third: 26.83%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Corsi of Reading

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Ian Prior (GK)
6
2. Tim Barrett (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Matt Tolley (MID)
6
6
6
10. Kemal Potts (ATT)
6
11. John Gordon (ATT)
6

0
13. Mark Oliver (ATT)
0
6

2. Titus May (DEF)
6
3. Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Götz (DEF)
6
5. Simon Dichio (DEF)
6
7
6
8. Neil Byrne (MID)
6
8
10. Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
6
11. Mario Corsi (ATT)
9

13. Luca Zola (GK)
0
14. Joe Kerr (ATT)
0