Match Report


ReadingReading     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson Rob Baker Rob Baker
Julien BichselJ. Bichsel74
G
1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Eddie EdworthyE. Edworthy75
D
2
D
68Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Damian MolinierD. Molinier70
D
3
D
69Edward OakesE. Oakes
Frederico PirriF. Pirri70
D
4
D
66Stanley ElliottS. Elliott
Liam CroftL. Croft78
M
5
M
70Dion LaverD. Laver
Matt HopkinM. Hopkin77
M
6
M
70Emile MayE. May
John RankinJ. Rankin71
M
captain7captain
M
77Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Djezon AjasD. Ajas78
M
8
M
69Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke
Jose Fortes GaladamesJ. Galadames76
A
9
A
71George HumanG. Human
Stuart RoyceS. Royce78
A
10
A
70Seth LawtonS. Lawton
Lomano TilerL. Tiler78
A
11
A
73Carl LawtonC. Lawton
 
Florian FrapolliF. Frapolli71
D
12
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Anthony FletcherA. Fletcher71
M
13
D
67Alistair GranvilleA. Granville
Jacob BloomerJ. Bloomer68
A
14
M
68Alan DaviesA. Davies

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,204 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off the first half!
3.35
Djezon Ajas threads a neat ball through to Liam Croft. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Lomano Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Phil Collymore manages to keep it out.
6.24
Miguel Almeida hits a low pass to Dion Laver. Dion Laver whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Julien Bichsel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.53
Arthur Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May knocks the ball forward to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Julien Bichsel keeps it out!
12.19
Jose Fortes Galadames hacks Edward Oakes from behind! The referee calls over Jose Fortes Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Edward Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Stanley Elliott makes a simple pass to Alexander Clarke. With vision, Alexander Clarke plays the ball forward to George Human. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Damian Molinier.
15.11
Alexander Clarke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. John Rankin gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.18
Stanley Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.16
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Clarke comfortably collects the pass. Alexander Clarke threads a neat ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Julien Bichsel. Excellent save.
24.58
Jose Fortes Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler collects the pass. Lomano Tiler threads the ball through into the box. John Rankin takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
26.16
Liam Croft threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames cuts inside the box! Jose Fortes Galadames looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Phil Collymore!
28.19
John Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.29
Liam Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fortes Galadames and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Royce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Phil Collymore.
32.28
Alexander Clarke passes the ball forward to George Human. George Human sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.04
Emile May knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort. Julien Bichsel gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.36
John Rankin laces a through ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.27
Miguel Almeida makes a simple pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
39.48
Arthur Eadie makes a probing pass to Emile May. Emile May knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
40.17
Alexander Clarke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. George Human tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
John Rankin knocks the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Phil Collymore. Excellent save.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reading start the second half!
48.21
Dion Laver flicks a high pass forward. George Human collects the pass. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Laver. Dion Laver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
51.40
Stuart Royce threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.07
Damian Molinier sees a break and surges forward. Damian Molinier knocks the ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Phil Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
54.28
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Clarke controls it well on his chest. Alexander Clarke plays the ball forward to George Human. George Human shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
55.53
Alexander Clarke threads a neat ball through to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human connects with a diving header but Julien Bichsel reads it well. Well saved!
59.02
Frederico Pirri threads a neat ball through to Liam Croft. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Lomano Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
60.56
Reading have made 2 substitutions with Florian Frapolli replacing Eddie Edworthy and Jacob Bloomer replacing Jose Fortes Galadames .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Stanley Elliott .
63.17
Emile May sees Dion Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Laver shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.18
Emile May flicks a high pass forward to George Human who brings the ball under control. George Human shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.13
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Emile May controls it well on his chest. Emile May passes the ball forward to George Human. George Human sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.23
Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Phil Collymore easily punches it away to safety.
75.15
Emile May flicks a high pass forward to Carl Lawton who brings the ball under control. Carl Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Newcastle United!
77.15
Reading have made a substitution with Anthony Fletcher replacing Matt Hopkin .Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton and Alan Davies replacing Alexander Clarke and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.50
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Ajas collects the pass. Djezon Ajas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Oakes.
84.37
Damian Molinier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Pirri. Frederico Pirri makes a probing pass to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer rushes past Alistair Granville! Jacob Bloomer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.19
Anthony Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer skips past Dion Laver! Jacob Bloomer takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Edward Oakes lofts the ball long. Miguel Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Julien Bichsel!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Newcastle United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
8
12
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Carl Lawton 6
Seth Lawton 18, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Seth Lawton of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Julien Bichsel (GK)
8
2.Eddie Edworthy (DEF)
6
3.Damian Molinier (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Liam Croft (MID)
7
6.Matt Hopkin (MID)
6
7.John Rankin (MID)
7
8.Djezon Ajas (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Stuart Royce (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Tiler (ATT)
6
 
12.Florian Frapolli (DEF)
6
13.Anthony Fletcher (MID)
6
14.Jacob Bloomer (ATT)
6

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
8
2.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
3.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Elliott (DEF)
6
5.Dion Laver (MID)
7
6.Emile May (MID)
7
7.Miguel Almeida (MID)
7
8.Alexander Clarke (MID)
7
9.George Human (ATT)
6
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Carl Lawton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Chadwick (ATT)
6
13.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
14.Alan Davies (MID)
6