Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Graham Wright | G. Wright | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Graeme Wright-Phillips | G. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Phil Laycock | P. Laycock | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Teddy Marshall | T. Marshall | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Scott Tiler | S. Tiler | |||||||||
| Nick Marr | N. Marr | | 42 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 46 | | Warren Ince | W. Ince | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 57 | M | | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Peter Forbes | P. Forbes | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Edward Beattie | E. Beattie | |||||||||
| Glynn Perry | G. Perry | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Stephen Platt | S. Platt | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Anthony Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Edward Murray | E. Murray | |||||||||
| Ian Riggott | I. Riggott | | 55 | G | | 12 | | D | 45 | | Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | |||||||||
| Cyril Hassli | C. Hassli |  | 54 | G | | 13 | | M | 42 | | Titus Taylor | T. Taylor | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 47 | A | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Jacob Walker | J. Walker | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,592 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off the first half!
6.43
0-0Edward Murray comes in with a late challenge on Nick Marr. The referee brings Edward Murray to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.03
0-0James Andrews hits a low pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers picks a pass forward to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
12.02
Peter Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Edward Murray controls it well on his chest. Edward Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.38
0-0Scott Tiler threads a neat ball through to Peter Forbes. Peter Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt whips in a cross ball towards Edward Murray. Edward Murray rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
18.06
Warren Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Beattie. Edward Beattie darts forward. Edward Beattie shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.30
Teddy Marshall pushes mid-way up the pitch. Teddy Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Marr.
22.33
0-1Seeing Peter Forbes's attacking run, Edward Beattie quickly throws the ball into his path. Peter Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Platt controls it well on his chest. Stephen Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Murray. Edward Murray is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.01
Edward Beattie sees Stephen Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.14
0-1Teddy Rodgers laces a through ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman threads the ball through to Glynn Perry but he's offside!
30.55
Rodrigo Castro sees Neil McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Marshall.
32.12
Nick Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Marshall.
33.34
0-1Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Graham Wright gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
34.55
Graeme Wright-Phillips hacks Neil McManaman from behind! The referee warns Graeme Wright-Phillips to calm down! Neil McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.59
Edward Beattie sees space and advances. Edward Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.18
Teddy Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Graham Wright had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
45.00
Lee Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Rodgers who brings the ball neatly under control. Teddy Rodgers makes a probing pass to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
47.13
James Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry beats his man to it with a header. Graham Wright manages to gather it.
53.07
Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman threads the ball through into the box. Glynn Perry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.36
2-2Wrexham have made a substitution with Titus Taylor replacing Edward Beattie .
66.23
Warren Ince flicks a high pass forward. Titus Taylor collects the pass. Titus Taylor threads a neat ball through to Edward Murray. Edward Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.28
Peter Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Edward Murray who brings the ball under control. Edward Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.25
Lee Vernazza sees space and advances. Lee Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
71.12
2-2Reading are in full control of this game.
72.48
Graeme Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie plays the ball forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin passes the ball forward but Edward Murray is offside!
73.17
75.28
Rodrigo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kemal Bloomer. Some good footwork from Kemal Bloomer provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.47
Teddy Rodgers threads the ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.45
Reading are in full control of this game.
85.41
Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.36
Rodrigo Castro passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from outside the area but is denied by Graham Wright. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil McManaman of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lee Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Perry (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Hassli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Graham Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Teddy Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Warren Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edward Beattie (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Stephen Platt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Anthony Goodwin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edward Murray (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joe Marsden (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Titus Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jacob Walker (ATT) | 0 | |