Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Riza | J. Riza |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
| Darren Crooks | D. Crooks | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | James Andrews | J. Andrews | |||||||||
| Carlton Oakley | C. Oakley | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Gareth Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Ralph Jack | R. Jack | |||||||||
| Ledley Rowett | L. Rowett | | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Nick Marr | N. Marr | ||||||||
| Michael Mccann | M. Mccann | | 54 | M | | 6 | | | M | 59 |  | Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | ||||||||
| Omer Andrews | O. Andrews | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson |  | 48 | A | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Stan Godber | S. Godber | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | John Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Arthur Milburn | A. Milburn | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Sylvain Salako | S. Salako | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | |||||||||
| Martin Barton | M. Barton | | 53 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Chris Banks | C. Banks | | 50 | D | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Brendan Fletcher | B. Fletcher | | 50 | M | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Adam Best | A. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,619 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Gareth Robson sees Teddy Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Oakley.
3.34
0-0Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Salako. Sylvain Salako whips in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
8.40
0-0James Andrews knocks the ball forward to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy shoots from 25 yards but Jonathan Riza is on top of it.
14.10
Darren Crooks brings the ball forward. Darren Crooks knocks the ball forward to Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn shoots from 20 yards but Anthony Dublin reads it well. Great keeping!
15.01
Teddy Rodgers makes a probing pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.02
Nicky Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.36
Rodrigo Castro sees Neil McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.48
0-0Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Neil McManaman who brings the ball under control. Neil McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Robert Edworthy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Ledley Rowett.
27.51
0-0It's a corner kick. Nicky Cottee kicks a low ball out wide. Gareth Robson rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.00
Omer Andrews takes it forward alone. Omer Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.14
Nicky Cottee hits a low pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.40
Carlton Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann makes a simple pass to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-1Gareth Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee decides to run forward with the ball. Nicky Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off!
55.45
Ralph Jack passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.08
0-1Scunthorpe United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.08
Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.04
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Milburn who brings the ball under control. Arthur Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.15
Michael Mccann sees Stan Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Godber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Robson.
69.47
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.57
0-1Nick Marr barges into Sylvain Salako. The referee calls over Nick Marr and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.34
Michael Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Milburn. Arthur Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
84.55
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to John Neville who brings the ball under control. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.50
Teddy Rodgers makes a probing pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
87.29
Rodrigo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Riza who gathers it comfortably.
89.51
Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Michael Mccann catches Nicky Cottee on the ankles. The referee warns Michael Mccann to calm down! Nicky Cottee runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
47.3%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil McManaman of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Riza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Crooks (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carlton Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Andrews (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Godber (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sylvain Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Barton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Banks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brendan Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ralph Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Marr (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |