Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,085 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
0.00
0-0Reading start the match!
2.01
0-1Malcolm Mckay knocks the ball forward to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
8.35
0-1Teddy Rodgers comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Mckay. Teddy Rodgers is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Mckay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.53
0-1Del Shilton sees space and advances. Del Shilton shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.59
0-1Malcolm Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
14.25
0-1Teddy Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to John Neville. John Neville passes the ball forward but Robert Edworthy is offside!
15.15
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.14
Arno Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse darts forward. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.23
Del Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Vieira controls it well on his chest. Daniele Vieira cuts inside the box! Daniele Vieira comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.38
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.40
Teddy Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Teddy Wallwork had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
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. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Huddersfield Town start the second half!
47.20
1-1Teddy Rodgers hacks Malcolm Mckay from behind! Teddy Rodgers is warned by the referee! Malcolm Mckay runs off the knock.
49.22
Teddy Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Wallwork who gathers it comfortably.
51.50
1-1James Andrews brings the ball forward. James Andrews threads a neat ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Teddy Wallwork.
53.36
1-1It's a corner kick. Gareth Robson kicks a low ball out wide. Rodrigo Castro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.03
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.20
Malcolm Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Anderton who brings the ball under control. Jacob Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Nicholls and advances towards the goal... Jacob Anderton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.30
Teddy Rodgers sees John Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Edworthy and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Neville tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
66.49
Rodrigo Castro darts forward. Rodrigo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Teddy Wallwork, sees it late!! Goal for Reading!
71.19
Arno Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Edworthy. Lomano Edworthy plays the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.00
Malcolm Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.30
Marcus Gray receives the ball from a throw-in from Gareth Robson. Marcus Gray flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Wallwork with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
81.12
Ben Shields catches Teddy Rodgers on the ankles. Ben Shields is warned by the referee! Teddy Rodgers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.10
Norman Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Lomano Edworthy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.31
4-2Marcus Gray makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Castro plays a scrappy one-two with John Neville and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arno Reimers comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Castro. Penalty not given!!
87.11
Malcolm Mckay surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Mckay threads the ball through to Jacob Anderton but he's offside!
90.00
Malcolm Mckay makes a simple pass to Jacob Anderton. Jacob Anderton advances inside the box! Jacob Anderton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
31.7%
44.4%
23.8%
Scorers
| Neil McManaman 38 John Neville 54, 77 Robert Edworthy 66 | Jacob Anderton 2 Fredrik Nicholls 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Neville of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lee Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gareth Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Wallwork (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Shields (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Norman Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Lofthouse (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Del Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Anderton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Fredrik Nicholls (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniele Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Best (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Collymore (DEF) | 0 | |