Match Report


Colchester UnitedColchester United     ReadingReading
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Aaron BarryA. Barry54
G
1
G
52Simon LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Sebastian MöllerS. Möller69
D
2
D
60Edouard AvenetE. Avenet
Don StrachanD. Strachan68
D
3
D
56Fredrik RowettF. Rowett
Mick FinneyM. Finney63
D
4
D
51Nunzio FiricanoN. Firicano
Claudio M. Di StefanoC. Di Stefano73
M
5captain
M
64Eddie PottsE. Potts
Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg52
M
6
M
55Scott HarleyS. Harley
Alfredo LilloA. Lillo46
M
7
M
49George UnsworthG. Unsworth
Francis GodberF. Godber43
M
8
M
48Carlton SwiftC. Swift
Jan BackesJ. Backes75
A
9
A
75Jorge MartinsJ. Martins
Peter WeaverP. Weaver45
A
10
A
56George BoatengG. Boateng
Dion AndertonD. Anderton44
A
captain11
A
55Alberto YoungA. Young
 
Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo58
D
12
A
51Martin KirklandM. Kirkland
Adam JoachimA. Joachim55
D
13
G
49David MontagueD. Montague
Malcolm MooreM. Moore48
G
14
G
49Bill MurrayB. Murray

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,397 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Colchester United and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.


0.00
The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
2.07
Alfred Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Alfred Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Simon Lofthouse manages to keep it out.
9.53
Don Strachan barges into Jorge Martins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Martins runs off the knock.
12.42
Alfredo Lillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.05
Alfredo Lillo sees Dion Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver whips the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Lofthouse is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.37
Fredrik Rowett passes the ball forward to George Unsworth. George Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.44
Alfredo Lillo chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes rushes past Edouard Avenet! Jan Backes rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.16
Scott Harley receives the ball from a throw-in from Eddie Potts. Scott Harley makes an attacking run forward. Scott Harley shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.40
Don Strachan threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Lillo. Alfredo Lillo flicks a high ball forward to Jan Backes who takes it down. Jan Backes plays a one-two with Dion Anderton and rushes in on goal... Jan Backes shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.33
Alfredo Lillo flicks a high pass forward. Jan Backes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Backes shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Simon Lofthouse, sees it late!! Goal for Colchester United!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
48.27
Claudio M. Di Stefano kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
51.26
George Unsworth hits a low pass to Alberto Young. Alberto Young shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.53
Eddie Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
55.17
Sebastian Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Edouard Avenet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Swift. Carlton Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young advances inside the box! Alberto Young cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Aaron Barry. Excellent save.
60.38
Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
65.02
George Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
67.31
Carlton Swift flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins controls it well on his chest. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.10
Scott Harley threads a neat ball through to Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
73.39
Scott Harley flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Young collects the pass. Alberto Young whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins makes a deft header. The ball strikes Mick Finney's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.48
George Unsworth takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Fredrik Rowett provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.23
Don Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Mick Finney. Don Strachan plays the ball forward to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Lofthouse who gathers it comfortably.
78.33
With a delightful solo run, Carlton Swift stretches the opposition's defence. Carlton Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Aaron Barry effortlessly picks it out of the air!
84.05
Carlton Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, George Boateng. George Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.25
Francis Godber receives the ball from a throw-in from Adam Joachim. Francis Godber threads a neat ball through to Jan Backes. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Mick Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim darts forward. Adam Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Colchester United

Reading
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.8%
44.1%
22.1%

Scorers
Peter Weaver 16, 85
Jan Backes 33, 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Backes of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID)
6
6.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
7
8.Francis Godber (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Peter Weaver (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dion Anderton (ATT)
7
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6

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)
6
7.George Unsworth (MID)
6
8.Carlton Swift (MID)
6
9.Jorge Martins (ATT)
6
10.George Boateng (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Kirkland (ATT)
0
13.David Montague (GK)
0
14.Bill Murray (GK)
0