Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,492 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
0.00
Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
Trevor Fletcher takes it forward alone. Trevor Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.50
Dagui Marchand flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Simon Lofthouse had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
12.18
Schumann Darcheville flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Heskey who brings the ball under control. Dennis Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.41
Dagui Marchand makes a probing pass to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Simon Lofthouse had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
24.25
Showing composure, Ruggiero De Palma plays the ball forward to Dennis Heskey. Dennis Heskey sees Daniel Hunt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Gordon! That's his third!
28.32
Luis Cárdenas flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Nicholls who takes it down. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
32.45
Trevor Fletcher hits a low pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.16
Scott Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.28
Scott Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Martins!
38.39
Schumann Darcheville flicks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Nicholls collects the pass. Stuart Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Brian Gordon. Brian Gordon makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.36
Schumann Darcheville passes the ball forward to Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand sees a break and surges forward. Dagui Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Dennis Heskey passes the ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
54.31
Nunzio Firicano passes the ball forward to George Unsworth. George Unsworth flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Martins who brings the ball under control. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.07
George Boateng clumsily knocks into Ruggiero De Palma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruggiero De Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.11
Luis Cárdenas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Rowett.
60.17
Coventry City have made a substitution with Anthony Nicholls replacing Dennis Heskey .
61.18
Jorge Martins catches Aniello Castorina on the ankles. The referee brings Jorge Martins to one side and gives him a warning! Aniello Castorina runs off the knock.
63.45
George Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Young. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.30
Ruggiero De Palma comes in with a late challenge on George Boateng. The referee brings Ruggiero De Palma to one side and gives him a warning! George Boateng carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.39
Schumann Darcheville catches Alberto Young on the ankles. The referee warns Schumann Darcheville to calm down! Alberto Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.12
Edouard Avenet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts plays the ball forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young whips in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
71.22
Schumann Darcheville knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Marchand. Dagui Marchand sees Brian Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Lofthouse didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.07
Coventry City have made a substitution with Nicholas Vernazza replacing Ruggiero De Palma .
78.12
Anthony Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Nicholls who takes it down. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edouard Avenet.
81.05
Edouard Avenet sweeps the ball up the wings. Alberto Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matteo Sottil is on top of it.
84.57
Scott Harley sees George Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Boateng plays a one-two with Alberto Young and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from George Boateng provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.07
Dagui Marchand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Nicholls. Stuart Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nunzio Firicano.
87.50
Daniel Hunt barges into Nunzio Firicano. Daniel Hunt is warned by the referee! Nunzio Firicano runs off the knock.
89.39
Trevor Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins comfortably collects the pass. Jorge Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
30.4%
40.6%
29%
Scorers
George Boateng 3 Jorge Martins 34 Alberto Young 89 | Brian Gordon 6, 18, 24, 38 Daniel Hunt 42 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Gordon of Coventry City |
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) | 6 | |
7. | Trevor Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
8. | George Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jorge Martins (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | George Boateng (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 6 |
11. | Alberto Young (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Martin Kirkland (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | David Montague (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Bill Murray (GK) | 0 |
1. | Matteo Sottil (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Schumann Darcheville (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Aniello Castorina (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ruggiero De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jody Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Dagui Marchand (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Dennis Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Luis Cárdenas (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Daniel Hunt (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Brian Gordon (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Stuart Nicholls (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Nicholas Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Anthony Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Cataldo Longhi (ATT) | 0 |