Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Brendan Benali | B. Benali | |||||||||
| Edouard Avenet | E. Avenet |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Julian Hulme | J. Hulme | |||||||||
| Fredrik Rowett | F. Rowett | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Yohann Padovani | Y. Padovani | |||||||||
| Warren Hendrie | W. Hendrie | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Tim Powell | T. Powell | |||||||||
| Eddie Potts | E. Potts | | 64 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Anthony Stuart | A. Stuart | ||||||||
| Scott Harley | S. Harley | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | James Batty | J. Batty | |||||||||
| Trevor Fletcher | T. Fletcher | | 50 | M | | 7 | | | M | 45 | | Dean Power | D. Power | ||||||||
| George Unsworth | G. Unsworth | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Gareth Platt | G. Platt | |||||||||
| Jorge Martins | J. Martins |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 |  | Giampaolo De Palma | G. De Palma | |||||||||
| George Boateng | G. Boateng | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Steve Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| Alberto Young | A. Young | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | James Newby | J. Newby | |||||||||
| Martin Kirkland | M. Kirkland | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Fredrik Kitson | F. Kitson | |||||||||
| David Montague | D. Montague | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Marcus Bramble | M. Bramble | |||||||||
| Bill Murray | B. Murray | | 49 | G | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Frank Cooke | F. Cooke | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,086 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers kick off!
2.31
0-0Gareth Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.19
0-1James Batty threads the ball through to James Newby. James Newby shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.13
0-1Julian Hulme comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Martins. Julian Hulme is shown the yellow card! Jorge Martins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.16
Yohann Padovani threads a neat ball through to Gareth Platt. Gareth Platt sees James Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.56
0-1Trevor Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.43
0-1James Batty barges into George Unsworth. James Batty is given a warning by the referee! George Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.46
Dean Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Lofthouse who gathers it comfortably.
28.26
Scott Harley knocks the ball forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
30.21
Edouard Avenet makes a simple pass to Trevor Fletcher. Trevor Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Young collects the pass. Alberto Young shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.08
0-1Doncaster Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
33.15
Eddie Potts sees Jorge Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Martins whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
36.20
Gareth Platt sees Steve Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Galli whips in a cross ball towards James Newby. James Newby beats his man to it with a header. James Newby scores for Doncaster Rovers!!
40.22
Dean Power flicks a high ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma who takes it down. Giampaolo De Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.49
Gareth Platt flicks a high pass forward. Steve Galli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
47.07
Eddie Potts threads the ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.02
Warren Hendrie threads a neat ball through to George Unsworth. George Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, George Boateng. George Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.43
1-2James Batty sees James Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Newby knocks the ball forward, putting Steve Galli through on goal. Steve Galli shoots from just inside the box. Edouard Avenet steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.12
James Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma cuts inside the box! Giampaolo De Palma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.59
Trevor Fletcher advances with the ball. Trevor Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.50
Gareth Platt sees James Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Newby shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.17
George Unsworth threads the ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng rushes past Tim Powell! George Boateng makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.11
Trevor Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brendan Benali who gathers it comfortably.
89.07
Trevor Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brendan Benali with no chance!! Goal for Reading! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers
| Alberto Young 47, 61, 89 George Boateng 67 | James Newby 9, 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Young of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Lofthouse (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edouard Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Harley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Trevor Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jorge Martins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | George Boateng (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Kirkland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Montague (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Murray (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Brendan Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Hulme (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Yohann Padovani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Platt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giampaolo De Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Newby (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fredrik Kitson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |