Match Report

0.00 0-0

Stoke City start the game by kicking off the first half!

2.53 0-1

With a delightful solo run, Mick Kasper stretches the opposition's defence. Mick Kasper plays a one-two with Alfred Charlton and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mick Kasper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

9.44 0-1

Mick Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Charlton who takes it down. Alfred Charlton shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!

15.24 0-1

Matthias Morlock hits a low pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Lisbie.

16.54 0-1

Hauke Götz makes a beautiful solo run. Hauke Götz flicks a high pass forward to Steve Naylor who brings the ball under control. Steve Naylor knocks the ball forward to Kieron Windass but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

18.38 1-1

Nick Luzhny makes an attacking run forward. Nick Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

21.53 1-1

Mario Vecchiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!

26.39 2-1

Copain De Gier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor edges inside the box! Steve Naylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

33.36 2-1

The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.

38.40 2-1

Nick Luzhny surges forward with the ball. Nick Luzhny plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Naylor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nick Luzhny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!

42.24 3-1

Copain De Gier sees Kieron Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Windass cuts inside the box! Kieron Windass muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Venus with no chance!! Goal for Reading!

45.00 3-1

Christian Lindner pushes up the pitch. Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Charlton collects the pass. Alfred Charlton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nwankwo Greaves is offside!

45.00 3-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 3-1

The whistle blows and Reading kick off!

48.47 3-1

James Gray threads a neat ball through to Sven Fromm. Sven Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Simon Henry controls it well on his chest. Simon Henry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stoke City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

49.23 3-1

Mario Vecchiola kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!

63.39 3-1

Without breaking stride, Nick Luzhny plays the ball forward to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate passes the ball forward but Kieron Windass is offside!

66.35 3-1

Christian Courtois flicks a high pass forward. Nick Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Nick Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!

73.12 3-1

James Gray plays the ball forward to Matthias Morlock. Matthias Morlock plays the ball forward to Simon Henry. Simon Henry finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Peter Mendonca. What a great pair of hands!

75.41 3-1

With a delightful solo run, Matthias Morlock stretches the opposition's defence. Matthias Morlock knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!

78.14 3-1

Mario Vecchiola flicks a high ball forward to Peter Woodgate who takes it down. Peter Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

79.17 3-1

Simon Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Nick Luzhny collects the pass. With imagination, Nick Luzhny plays the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!

81.50 3-1

Nick Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Corsi and advances towards the goal... Kieron Windass tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but John Venus manages to gather it.

83.05 3-2

Gary Peckham sees a break and surges forward. Gary Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nwankwo Greaves!

87.39 3-2

Nick Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.

90.00 3-2

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!