Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Alfred Boertien | A. Boertien | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Ashley Coppinger | A. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Marcus Gray | M. Gray | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Eugenio Fini | E. Fini | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Alistair Cadamarteri | A. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Gareth Robson | G. Robson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Kieron Dixon | K. Dixon | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 58 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Kelvin Eustace | K. Eustace | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Nicholas Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 51 | M | | 8 | | | M | 48 | | Alun Bridge | A. Bridge | ||||||||
| John Neville | J. Neville | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Niccolo Jobson | N. Jobson | |||||||||
| Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alberto Fox | A. Fox | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | John Cort | J. Cort | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 56 |  | Christian Sekli | C. Sekli | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 48 | A | | 13 | | A | 48 | | James George | J. George | |||||||||
| Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | | 48 | A | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Kemal Windass | K. Windass | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 4,625 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off!
2.32
0-0Kelvin Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Fox collects the pass. Alberto Fox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
3.08
1-0Nicky Cottee threads the ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alfred Boertien is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.06
1-0Neil McManaman barges into Ashley Coppinger. Neil McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.09
Nicholas Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox rushes past Marcus Gray! Alberto Fox takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.10
1-0Alistair Cadamarteri flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Eustace who takes it down. Kelvin Eustace runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kelvin Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards John Cort. John Cort rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.10
James Andrews hits a low pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Neil McManaman who takes it down. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. With a superhuman jump, John Neville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.00
Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Boertien!
21.02
Without breaking stride, Kelvin Eustace plays the ball forward to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
26.07
1-0Ashley Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge sees space and advances. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.40
James Andrews makes a simple pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.32
James Andrews plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.43
Nicky Cottee makes a simple pass to John Neville. John Neville whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
34.42
Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.40
Lee Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee makes a simple pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.46
Rodrigo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alfred Boertien is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
47.16
2-0Niccolo Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Cort. John Cort advances inside the box! Marcus Gray catches John Cort on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
48.47
Nicholas Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Fox who brings the ball under control. Alberto Fox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.30
2-0Nicholas Johnson barges into Teddy Rodgers. The referee calls over Nicholas Johnson and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.16
Eugenio Fini threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Johnson. Nicholas Johnson knocks the ball forward to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.49
Kieron Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Alun Bridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Bridge makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Bridge shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Bridge laces a through ball forward to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox plays a quick one-two with John Cort and rushes in on goal... Alberto Fox shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.58
Nicky Cottee flicks a high ball forward to John Neville who takes it down. John Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
61.16
Alun Bridge threads a neat ball through to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Gray.
65.14
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Robert Edworthy shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.44
Nicky Cottee makes a probing pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
67.31
Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
73.01
Rodrigo Castro sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alfred Boertien manages to keep it out.
75.02
2-0Niccolo Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alberto Fox provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Marcus Gray's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.45
2-0Alun Bridge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rodrigo Castro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
79.41
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high ball forward to John Neville who takes it down. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alfred Boertien comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.58
Rodrigo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
James Andrews takes a quick throw-in. Lee Vernazza makes a simple pass to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman sees Robert Edworthy just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Robert Edworthy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Edworthy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
23.5%
48.2%
28.2%
Scorers
| John Neville 3, 34 Robert Edworthy 90 |
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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfred Boertien (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ashley Coppinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Fini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Dixon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Eustace (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Johnson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alun Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Niccolo Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Fox (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Sekli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | James George (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Windass (MID) | 0 | |