Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off!
3.46
0-0Cristiano Bento makes a probing pass to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
4.36
0-0Neil Wetherall barges into Markus Kistner. The referee warns Neil Wetherall to calm down! Markus Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.47
0-0Youssouf Rouvière controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Galadames collects the pass. Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
9.33
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Galadames who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.33
1-0Eddie Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas darts forward. Djezon Ajas knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.39
Youssouf Rouvière threads a neat ball through to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas passes the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.29
Liam Croft threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.27
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.50
Youssouf Rouvière chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.29
2-0Frederico Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler collects the pass. Lomano Tiler shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.30
Neil Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.11
Martin Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento makes a deft header. Julien Bichsel manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Morgan Sussi comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Oliveira. Morgan Sussi is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
49.24
Martin Morales flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Bento who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.51
Moustapha El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.12
Morgan Sussi flicks a high pass forward to Martin Morales who brings the ball under control. Martin Morales passes the ball forward to Dean Davies. Dean Davies whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Julien Bichsel. What a save!
55.27
Youl Zeitoun flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.18
Morgan Sussi threads the ball through to Federico Pastine. Federico Pastine knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.26
Youl Zeitoun hits a low pass to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
61.26
2-1Reading have made a substitution with Stuart Royce replacing Jose Fortes Galadames .
66.53
2-1Eddie Edworthy comes in with a late challenge on Markus Kistner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Kistner runs off the knock.
67.19
Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks the ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.47
Lomano Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Royce who brings the ball under control. Stuart Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin connects with a diving header but somehow Franceco Guana manages to keep it out.
77.38
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .
78.42
Frederico Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Federico Pastine collects the pass. Federico Pastine kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.55
Neil Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Franceco Guana smothers it!
85.30
Without breaking stride, Matt Hopkin plays the ball forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.32
Youl Zeitoun kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies rises majestically and gets a 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.
89.07
Morgan Sussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Zeitoun. Youl Zeitoun chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Neil Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Franceco Guana.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Djezon Ajas loops the ball in to towards the near post. Matt Hopkin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%
Scorers
| Jose Fortes Galadames 12, 29 Matt Hopkin 92 | Dean Davies 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Galadames of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julien Bichsel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Edworthy (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Hopkin (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Frederico Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Florian Frapolli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niccolo Grondin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Royce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Franceco Guana (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frederico Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Morgan Sussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Youl Zeitoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Franchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Federico Pastine (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Davies (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cristiano Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carl Ball (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hollmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT) | 6 | |