Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Reading. A crowd of 16,518 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
2.12
Matt Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.03
Stuart Royce passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
4.38
Daniel Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall advances inside the box! Neil Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Damian Molinier, going wide.
5.39
Eben Gargo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sylvain Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.34
Neil Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Edworthy. The referee calls over Neil Mccall and warns him to calm down! Eddie Edworthy runs off the knock.
9.40
Liam Croft knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks the ball forward into space. Djezon Ajas bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
14.52
Djezon Ajas makes a run forward as Matt Hopkin takes the throw-in. Djezon Ajas skillfully chests the ball down. Djezon Ajas darts forward. Djezon Ajas knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.39
Gavin Maclean makes a probing pass to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado shoots from 20 yards. Julien Bichsel gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.23
Djezon Ajas knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.47
With vision, Luis Faria plays the ball forward to Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.48
Neil Wetherall makes a simple pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft sees Ricardo Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Max King with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
32.38
Matt Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.48
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
39.25
Gavin Maclean flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Prieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Croft.
42.21
Liam Croft makes a simple pass to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.52
Eben Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Galadames controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
48.07
Damian Molinier makes a simple pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft makes a probing pass to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.19
Neil Mccall makes a probing pass to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
Mateus Pelado flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Prieto who takes it down. Daniel Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne makes a looping header on goal. Julien Bichsel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.26
Liam Croft flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames who takes it down. Jose Fortes Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Max King.
55.23
Djezon Ajas takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Patricio Ferrer gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.07
Eben Gargo threads the ball through to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Julien Bichsel smothers it!
59.38
Moustapha El-Karkouri clumsily knocks into Graham Vassell. The referee warns Moustapha El-Karkouri to calm down! Graham Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Luis Faria, Francesco G. Di Vicino replacing Sylvain Gascoigne and Rafael Campos replacing Neil Mccall .Reading have made a substitution with Jacob Bloomer replacing Jose Fortes Galadames .
67.24
Liam Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce connects with a diving header but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
69.21
Matt Hopkin clumsily knocks into Graham Vassell. The referee calls over Matt Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Graham Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
Liam Croft hacks Daniel Prieto from behind! The referee calls over Liam Croft and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Prieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.14
Damian Molinier catches Loic Lachuer on the ankles. The referee calls over Damian Molinier and shows him a yellow card! Loic Lachuer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.07
Stuart Royce passes the ball forward to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas makes a deft header. Max King picks it out of the air!
77.33
Gavin Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Graham Vassell controls it well on his chest. Graham Vassell laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Edworthy.
83.40
Matt Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce makes a great pass forward. Moustapha El-Karkouri sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
84.41
Neil Wetherall threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a simple pass to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Max King picks it out of the air!
85.36
Gavin Maclean sees Graham Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Campos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Prieto tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
89.26
Matt Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer connects with a diving header. It's there!! Max King has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
32.9%
43.4%
23.7%
Scorers
| Daniel Prieto 85 | Matt Hopkin 15 Stuart Royce 26 Djezon Ajas 48 Jacob Bloomer 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Royce of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eben Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mateus Pelado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Prieto (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Wagneau Bouisset (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Loic Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francesco G. Di Vicino (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Julien Bichsel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eddie Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damian Molinier (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Hopkin (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Royce (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Ted Casanova (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Tiler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Bloomer (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |














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