Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 4,405 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.
The pitch is in great condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.
0.00
0-0Gillingham start the match!
8.23
0-0Alberto Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Postiga. Tim Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
10.01
0-0Pierluigi Corrent passes the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon edges inside the box! Jason Formon rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.17
0-0Ivan Milburn barges into Jason Formon. Ivan Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Jason Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.30
0-0Rodrigo Postiga runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Postiga plays a one-two with Jason Formon and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Postiga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.06
0-0Sebastian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Omer Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.37
Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high pass forward to Omer Campbell who brings the ball under control. Omer Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.50
Julian Helguera hacks Ivan Milburn from behind! The referee brings Julian Helguera to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.12
1-0Rodrigo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Guerrero takes it forward alone. Sebastian Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carl Fletcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.01
Rodrigo Postiga knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero makes a probing pass to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Formon. Jason Formon powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Carl Fletcher!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
55.36
Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Postiga plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon rushes past Tim Tolley! Jason Formon rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.39
2-0Reading have made a substitution with Mervin Riggott replacing Julian Helguera .
61.48
Francis Wiltord makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierluigi Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.00
Pierluigi Corrent flicks a high pass forward. Jason Formon collects the pass. Jason Formon shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.21
Reading have made a substitution with Edward Boyd replacing Omer Campbell .Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Niccolo Wright replacing Ralph Greaves, Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .
85.55
Sebastian Guerrero threads the ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
89.34
Francis Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Corrent. Pierluigi Corrent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
20%
50.8%
29.2%
Scorers
| Jason Formon 34, 55 Omer Campbell 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Formon of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francis Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierluigi Corrent (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Postiga (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Formon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Eugenio Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Omer Campbell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mervin Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Greaves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harvey Christie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven De Jong (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robbie Batty (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Niccolo Wright (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Emile King (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |