Match Report


ReadingReading     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony DublinA. Dublin62
G
1
G
51John KeaneJ. Keane
Lee VernazzaL. Vernazza58
D
2
D
56Alfred DavisA. Davis
Marcus GrayM. Gray52
D
3
D
55Rocco R. SbagliaR. Sbaglia
James AndrewsJ. Andrews49
D
4
D
54Peter BarmbyP. Barmby
Gareth RobsonG. Robson48
D
5
M
58Adrian GerrardA. Gerrard
Rodrigo CastroR. Castro58
M
captain6captain
M
56Ledley PearceL. Pearce
Teddy RodgersT. Rodgers53
M
7
M
51Paolo MarshallP. Marshall
Nicky CotteeN. Cottee51
M
8
M
49Ross ArmstrongR. Armstrong
John NevilleJ. Neville55
A
9
A
55Daniel MikeD. Mike
Robert EdworthyR. Edworthy54
A
10
A
54Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Neil McManamanN. McManaman52
A
11
A
50Isaiah HapgoodI. Hapgood
 
Kemal BloomerK. Bloomer51
A
12
D
54Robbie WilcoxR. Wilcox
Adam BestA. Best48
A
13
G
51Darren CoppingD. Copping
Warren VernazzaW. Vernazza48
A
14
D
49Greg HuckerbyG. Huckerby

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,160 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Reading get the match underway!
2.46
Marcus Gray hoofs the ball up the pitch. John Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.44
Marcus Gray threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but John Keane comfortably smothers it!
12.17
Alfred Davis flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Adrian Gerrard threads the ball through to Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.22
Neil McManaman hacks Rocco R. Sbaglia from behind! The referee calls over Neil McManaman and shows him a yellow card! Rocco R. Sbaglia runs off the knock.
22.11
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Davis.
26.42
Nicky Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Neil McManaman who takes it down. Neil McManaman shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
33.48
Rocco R. Sbaglia knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce knocks the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Mike and advances towards the goal... Ruben Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Anthony Dublin keeps it out!
38.57
Peter Barmby barges into Neil McManaman. The referee warns Peter Barmby to calm down! Neil McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.50
Paolo Marshall passes the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Mike but he's offside!
44.23
Alfred Davis flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Pearce who brings the ball under control. Ledley Pearce threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Armstrong plays the ball forward to Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike puts a great ball through but Ruben Fonseca is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Teddy Rodgers decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward but Robert Edworthy is offside!
53.38
Peter Barmby catches Neil McManaman on the ankles. Peter Barmby is given another warning by the referee! Neil McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.38
Free kick to Reading just outside the area...
54.44
Rodrigo Castro takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
57.25
Rocco R. Sbaglia comes in with a high challenge, catching Neil McManaman with his studs. The referee motions to Rocco R. Sbaglia to come over. It's a red card!! Neil McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.25
Free kick to Reading just outside the area...
58.28
Rodrigo Castro takes a cautious run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
71.41
James Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.55
Peter Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Gerrard collects the pass. Adrian Gerrard sees space and advances. Adrian Gerrard makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniel Mike. James Andrews clumsily knocks into Daniel Mike. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
78.03
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Neil McManaman controls it well on his chest. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Keane who gathers it comfortably.
83.43
Peter Barmby clumsily knocks into John Neville. The referee calls over Peter Barmby yet again and warns him to calm down! John Neville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.10
Ledley Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mike. Daniel Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.9%
38.4%
33.7%

Scorers
Robert Edworthy 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Edworthy of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Dublin (GK)
6
2.Lee Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Gray (DEF)
7
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)
7
10.Robert Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Neil McManaman (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13.Adam Best (ATT)
0
14.Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0

1.John Keane (GK)
6
2.Alfred Davis (DEF)
7
3.Rocco R. Sbaglia (DEF)red card
3
4.Peter Barmby (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Gerrard (MID)
6
6.Ledley Pearce (MID)
6
7.Paolo Marshall (MID)
6
8.Ross Armstrong (MID)
6
9.Daniel Mike (ATT)
6
10.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
6
 
12.Robbie Wilcox (DEF)
0
13.Darren Copping (GK)
0
14.Greg Huckerby (DEF)
0