Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Jonathan Riza | J. Riza | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | |||||||||
| Phil Laycock | P. Laycock | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Philipp Kaiser | P. Kaiser | |||||||||
| Marcus Gray | M. Gray | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 47 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 51 |  | Neil Naysmith | N. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 58 | M | | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 51 | | Daniele Mills | D. Mills | |||||||||
| Glynn Perry | G. Perry | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Isaiah Wright | I. Wright | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Stan Godber | S. Godber | |||||||||
| Ian Riggott | I. Riggott | | 55 | G | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Alec Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Cyril Hassli | C. Hassli |  | 54 | G | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Chris Banks | C. Banks | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 48 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Brendan Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,272 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0Scunthorpe United kick off!
4.10
0-0Phil Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro threads the ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.18
0-0Nicky Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Neil McManaman who takes it down. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.45
0-0Phil Laycock clumsily knocks into Alex Ferguson. The referee warns Phil Laycock to calm down! Alex Ferguson runs off the knock.
14.34
Phil Laycock makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.50
Michael Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Alex Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.40
Philipp Kaiser plays the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
21.06
Omer Andrews chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Omer Andrews flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Godber. Stan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
24.06
1-0Lee Vernazza decides to run forward with the ball. Lee Vernazza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lee Vernazza lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Jonathan Riza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.56
1-0Anthony Jobson makes a simple pass to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Omer Andrews makes a great pass forward. Alex Ferguson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Mccann plays the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
34.11
Showing composure, Omer Andrews laces a weighted ball forward to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
42.25
1-0Nicky Cottee hits a low pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jonathan Riza manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.21
Phil Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. With fabulous imagination, Teddy Rodgers picks a pass forward to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.39
Marcus Gray passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jonathan Riza!
53.11
Phil Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro collects the pass. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Perry shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
54.09
Michael Mccann threads the ball through to Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills makes a probing pass to Stan Godber but he's offside!
57.20
Alex Ferguson clumsily knocks into Marcus Gray. Alex Ferguson is warned by the referee! Marcus Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
2-0Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.47
2-0Kemal Bloomer comes in with a very late challenge on Neil Naysmith. The referee motions to Kemal Bloomer to come over. It's a red card!! Neil Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.27
Phil Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry collects the pass. Glynn Perry whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.20
Philipp Kaiser makes a probing pass to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
81.09
Daniele Mills passes the ball forward to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. With a superhuman jump, Stan Godber connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.12
Rodrigo Castro makes a simple pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jonathan Riza manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
29.8%
46.4%
23.8%
Scorers
| Glynn Perry 24 Neil McManaman 47, 63 |
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) | 7 | |
| 3. | Phil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcus Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Perry (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Ian Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Hassli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniele Mills (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Banks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brendan Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |