Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,503 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Shaun Froggatt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Shaun Froggatt.
0.00
The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
3.28
Trevor Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Young who takes it down. Alberto Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
8.46
Gianluca Lorieri hacks George Boateng from behind! Gianluca Lorieri is given a warning by the referee! George Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.10
George Williams plays the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker advances inside the box! Winston Redeker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.01
Trevor Fletcher hits a low pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
18.03
Scott Harley comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Charlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.41
Fredrik Rowett threads a neat ball through to Scott Harley. Scott Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.43
Eddie Potts makes a simple pass to George Boateng. George Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Jean-Marie Piquionne is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
24.17
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Murray collects the pass. Kemal Murray rushes past Fredrik Rowett! Kemal Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.42
Scott Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.30
Brian George pushes up the pitch. Brian George passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.45
Fredrik Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Harley. Scott Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
33.12
George Williams runs straight at the opposition's defence. George Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.29
Fredrik Rowett threads a neat ball through to Trevor Fletcher. Trevor Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins collects the pass. Jorge Martins shoots from 25 yards. Niccolo Weaver gets down and covers it.
36.16
Brian George knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins flicks a high pass forward. Winston Redeker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Winston Redeker shoots from 25 yards but Simon Lofthouse reads it well. Good keeping!
40.50
Nunzio Firicano threads a neat ball through to Scott Harley. Scott Harley kicks a strong pass forward to George Boateng. George Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.14
Reading are keeping most of the possession.
44.22
Edouard Avenet threads the ball through to George Unsworth. George Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins controls it well on his chest. Jorge Martins whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Trevor Fletcher makes a simple pass to Alberto Young. Alberto Young lofts in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Niccolo Weaver.
48.06
It's a corner kick. Trevor Fletcher loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Nunzio Firicano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
51.19
Eddie Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting George Boateng through on goal. George Boateng cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Niccolo Weaver!
55.34
Trevor Fletcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Trevor Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Trevor Fletcher!
59.45
Seeing Gianluca Lorieri's attacking run, Brian George quickly throws the ball into his path. Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Charlton collects the pass. Spencer Charlton makes a probing pass to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray connects with a diving header but Simon Lofthouse is on top of his game. Good save!
60.09
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Terry Stamp replacing Kemal Murray .
67.31
George Williams hits a low pass to Terry Stamp. Terry Stamp tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.11
Edouard Avenet kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Fletcher. Trevor Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Young who brings the ball under control. Alberto Young advances inside the box! Jean-Marie Piquionne hacks Alberto Young from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.50
George Williams flicks a high pass forward. Terry Stamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Stamp lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
73.40
Spencer Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Terry Stamp who takes it down. Terry Stamp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Lofthouse who gathers it comfortably.
75.08
Jean-Marie Piquionne comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Young. The referee calls over Jean-Marie Piquionne and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.15
Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.15
George Williams flicks a high ball forward to Winston Redeker who takes it down. Winston Redeker shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.51
Gianluca Lorieri sees George Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James flicks a high pass forward. Winston Redeker controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Winston Redeker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.45
Scott Harley makes a probing pass to Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Scott Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young lofts in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Alberto Young 44 Trevor Fletcher 55 | Kemal Murray 24 Winston Redeker 77, 82 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Winston Redeker of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
1. | Simon Lofthouse (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Edouard Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Fredrik Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Nunzio Firicano (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Eddie Potts (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Scott Harley (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | Trevor Fletcher (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | George Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jorge Martins (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | George Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alberto Young (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Martin Kirkland (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | David Montague (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Bill Murray (GK) | 0 |
1. | Niccolo Weaver (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Gianluca Lorieri (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Brian George (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Tommy Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Spencer Charlton (MID) | 6 | |
7. | George Williams (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Hugo Martins (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Kemal Murray (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Winston Redeker (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Graham James (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Terry Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Sol Shilton (ATT) | 0 |