Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Zac Clay | Zac Clay | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Mendonca | P. Mendonca |  | 70 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | ||||||||
| Hauke Götz | H. Götz |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Oleg Fox | O. Fox | |||||||||
| Omer Lisbie | O. Lisbie | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | |||||||||
| Titus May | T. May | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Chris Ax | C. Ax | |||||||||
| Nick Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Jason Pearson | J. Pearson | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | |||||||||
| Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 75 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | ||||||||
| Steve Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 80 | | Dean Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
| Mario Corsi | M. Corsi |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||||
| Kieron Windass | K. Windass | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Peter Woodgate | P. Woodgate | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 |  | Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst | |||||||||
| Luca Zola | L. Zola | | 59 | G | | 12 | | D | 62 | | Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | |||||||||
| Raynald Safanjon | R. Safanjon |  | 68 | A | | 13 | | M | 72 | | Des Hitchcock | D. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| Simon Dichio | S. Dichio | | 61 | D | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 14,929 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off the first half!
3.53
0-1Robbie Bastin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst rushes past Titus May! Luc Van Der Elst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luc Van Der Elst!
8.29
Jason Pearson hits a low pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Peter Woodgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Peter Woodgate scores for Reading!!
14.48
1-1Omer Lisbie sees Nick Luzhny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Luzhny brings the ball forward. Nick Luzhny plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Corsi and advances towards the goal... Nick Luzhny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ashley Stamp!
18.19
1-1Dean Galli takes it forward alone. Dean Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Götz.
22.44
1-1Mario Corsi hacks Ashley Stamp from behind! Mario Corsi is shown the yellow card! Ashley Stamp runs off the knock.
26.05
Julian Guppy threads the ball through to Robbie Bastin. Robbie Bastin flicks a high pass forward to Luc Van Der Elst who brings the ball under control. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
28.11
1-1Mick Bower sees Nicholas Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Swift whips in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Peter Mendonca. What a great pair of hands!
33.10
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Luc Van Der Elst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luc Van Der Elst shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.49
Jason Pearson advances with the ball. Jason Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Barry Testo with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
38.39
2-1Mick Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.26
Mick Bower passes the ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Chris Ax controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Galli. Dean Galli flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift collects the pass. Nicholas Swift shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.23
Chris Ax hits a low pass to Robbie Bastin. Robbie Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.11
With some swift thinking, Julian Guppy plays the ball forward to Jacob Grondin. Jacob Grondin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.51
2-1With great vision, Hauke Götz plays the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison takes it forward alone. Stuart Hutchison passes the ball forward but Kieron Windass is offside!
57.29
Stuart Hutchison plays the ball forward to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate cuts inside the box! Peter Woodgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.53
3-1Mario Corsi clumsily knocks into Oleg Fox. The referee brings Mario Corsi to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Fox stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.54
Ashley Stamp makes a simple pass to Jacob Grondin. Jacob Grondin threads a neat ball through to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.21
Chris Ax makes a strong solo run forward. Chris Ax flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Swift who takes it down. Nicholas Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Götz.
67.31
Jacob Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus May.
69.47
Robbie Bastin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Bastin shoots from 20 yards but Peter Mendonca reads it well. Excellent save!
71.24
Mick Bower catches Stuart Hutchison on the ankles. The referee warns Mick Bower to calm down! Stuart Hutchison runs off the knock.
75.24
With vision, Julian Guppy laces a through ball forward to Dean Galli. Dean Galli knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Götz.
78.24
Omer Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Pearson makes a great pass forward. Kieron Windass runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.02
Stuart Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Woodgate provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Barry Testo has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
84.02
4-1Aston Villa are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Mick Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift heads the ball goalwards. Omer Lisbie steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
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
| Peter Woodgate 8, 57, 81 Mario Corsi 34 | Luc Van Der Elst 4 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Mendonca (GK)
7
2. Hauke Götz (DEF)
6
3. Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
4. Titus May (DEF)
6
5. Nick Luzhny (MID)
6
6. Jason Pearson (MID)
7
7. Stuart Hutchison (MID)
7
8. Steve Gascoigne (MID)
6
9. Mario Corsi (ATT)
6
10. Kieron Windass (ATT)
6
11. Peter Woodgate (ATT)
9
12. Luca Zola (GK)
0
13. Raynald Safanjon (ATT)
0
14. Simon Dichio (DEF)
0
1. Barry Testo (GK)
6
2. Oleg Fox (DEF)
6
3. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
4. Chris Ax (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Grondin (MID)
6
7. Mick Bower (MID)
6
8. Dean Galli (MID)
6
9. Robbie Bastin (MID)
7
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11. Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)
7
12. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
0
13. Des Hitchcock (MID)
0
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
0