0.00 0-0

Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!

2.33 0-0

Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. John Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Neville shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!

8.07 0-0

Nicky Cottee changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Cottee plays a scrappy one-two with John Neville and advances towards the goal... Richard Lineker catches Nicky Cottee on the ankles. Nicky Cottee appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

14.12 0-0

Richard Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bloomer. Gavin Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Anthony Dublin reads it well. Excellent save!

16.40 1-0

Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Dale Shaw, sees it late!! Goal for Reading!

20.58 2-0

Teddy Rodgers decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

27.20 2-0

Simon Götz makes a simple pass to Norman Izzet. Norman Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bloomer who takes it down. Gavin Bloomer advances inside the box! Gavin Bloomer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Dublin smothers it!

28.26 2-0

Gareth Robson clumsily knocks into Simon Midgley. Gareth Robson is given a warning by the referee! Simon Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

34.01 2-0

Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. With a superhuman jump, Robert Edworthy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!

38.48 2-0

Rodrigo Castro takes the throw-in. Nicky Cottee sees Neil McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

42.35 2-0

Mamadou Shakpoke knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gavin Bloomer through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Gavin Bloomer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Anthony Dublin.

45.00 2-0

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 2-0

Reading kick off and get the second half underway!

47.45 2-0

Gareth Robson runs forward with the ball. Gareth Robson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

51.54 2-1

Peter Redknapp makes a probing pass to Norman Izzet. Norman Izzet sees a break and surges forward. Norman Izzet shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Izzet!

54.33 2-1

Richard Mckay passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley makes a great pass forward. Gavin Bloomer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

60.49 2-1

Port Vale have made a substitution with Andy McGrory replacing Simon Midgley .

61.50 2-1

John Neville comes in with a late challenge on Peter Redknapp. John Neville is shown the yellow card! Peter Redknapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.

65.13 2-1

Peter Redknapp makes a simple pass to Richard Mckay. Richard Mckay knocks the ball forward to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst puts a great ball through. Gavin Bloomer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

67.20 2-1

Richard Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamadou Shakpoke. Mamadou Shakpoke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mamadou Shakpoke threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!

72.37 2-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

73.37 2-1

Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Shaw who gathers it comfortably.

75.14 2-1

James Andrews threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy collects the pass. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Shaw who gathers it comfortably.

78.17 2-1

Teddy Rodgers makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

79.45 2-1

Ralph Jack flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Cottee controls it well on his chest. Nicky Cottee makes a probing pass to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Redknapp.

85.16 2-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Cottee plays the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. With a superhuman jump, Neil McManaman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!

87.33 2-1

Nicky Cottee makes a simple pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!

89.30 2-1

Richard Mckay threads a neat ball through to Ian Hurst. Ian Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

90.00 2-1

The whistle indicates full-time!