Match Report


ReadingReading     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Grant BennionGrant Bennion Computer Player Computer Player
Pierre G. PensalfiniP. Pensalfini66
G
captain1captain
G
51Marc MilburnM. Milburn
Francis WiltordF. Wiltord66
D
2
D
58Stephen GerrardS. Gerrard
Alberto RowettA. Rowett51
D
3
D
50Wes FortuneW. Fortune
Julian HelgueraJ. Helguera61
D
4
D
47Marc WoodcockM. Woodcock
Martin HerreraM. Herrera56
D
5
D
44Jody BallJ. Ball
Pierluigi CorrentP. Corrent64
M
6
M
57James LofthouseJ. Lofthouse
Sebastian GuerreroS. Guerrero74
M
7
M
54Graham NichollsG. Nicholls
Rodrigo PostigaR. Postiga73
M
8
M
50Wilson DeschampsW. Deschamps
Jason FormonJ. Formon62
A
9
A
52Niccolo MarsdenN. Marsden
Eugenio MoralesE. Morales71
A
10
A
50Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Omer CampbellO. Campbell65
A
11
A
50Mike ThatcherM. Thatcher
 
Titus BoydT. Boyd46
D
12
G
51Brian RoyceB. Royce
Carl GreavesC. Greaves55
M
13
G
49Paul PriestleyP. Priestley
David MersonD. Merson69
A
14
A
49Harvey ShiltonH. Shilton

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,883 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
Reading start the match!
8.12
James Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.09
James Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
16.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Rowett plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga sees Jason Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Formon sees Eugenio Morales just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Eugenio Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.04
Jody Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Woodcock. Marc Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher rushes past Francis Wiltord! Mike Thatcher rockets a shot on goal but Pierre G. Pensalfini is on top of it.
24.42
Sebastian Guerrero passes the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
26.59
Sebastian Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales plays a one-two with Omer Campbell and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Eugenio Morales scores for Reading!!
30.31
Francis Wiltord hacks Wilson Deschamps from behind! The referee calls over Francis Wiltord and shows him a yellow card! Wilson Deschamps stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.44
Wes Fortune flicks a high ball forward to James Lofthouse who takes it down. James Lofthouse finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.02
Sebastian Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Francis Wiltord plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marc Milburn manages to gather it.
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. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
47.32
Pierluigi Corrent threads a neat ball through to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.33
Pierluigi Corrent makes a probing pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
Sebastian Guerrero makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Omer Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Milburn with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
59.02
Pierluigi Corrent laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
60.26
Reading have made 2 substitutions with Titus Boyd replacing Martin Herrera and David Merson replacing Eugenio Morales .
61.31
Pierluigi Corrent flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.07
Wilson Deschamps surges forward with the ball. Wilson Deschamps whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
66.51
Francis Wiltord laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Rowett. Alberto Rowett makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Rowett knocks in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
67.04
Sebastian Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.58
Sebastian Guerrero plays the ball forward to David Merson. David Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
78.54
Wilson Deschamps barges into Francis Wiltord. Wilson Deschamps is given a warning by the referee! Francis Wiltord gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.30
Sebastian Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Merson. David Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Marc Milburn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.45
Mike Thatcher passes the ball forward to Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Swindon Town
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
28.8%
45.5%
25.8%

Scorers
Eugenio Morales 17, 27
Omer Campbell 53
David Merson 67
Jason Formon 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Omer Campbell of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
6
2.Francis Wiltord (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Alberto Rowett (DEF)
6
4.Julian Helguera (DEF)
6
5.Martin Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
7
7.Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
8.Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
6
9.Jason Formon (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eugenio Morales (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Omer Campbell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Titus Boyd (DEF)
6
13.Carl Greaves (MID)
0
14.David Merson (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Marc Milburn (GK)
6
2.Stephen Gerrard (DEF)
6
3.Wes Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Marc Woodcock (DEF)
6
5.Jody Ball (DEF)
6
6.James Lofthouse (MID)
6
7.Graham Nicholls (MID)
6
8.Wilson Deschamps (MID)
6
9.Niccolo Marsden (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)
6
11.Mike Thatcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Royce (GK)
0
13.Paul Priestley (GK)
0
14.Harvey Shilton (ATT)
0