Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | ||||||||||||||||||
| Julien Bichsel | J. Bichsel |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Lefteris Kipouros | L. Kipouros | |||||||||
| Florian Frapolli | F. Frapolli |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Alan Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Dario Monetta | D. Monetta |  | 73 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Jakob Birkwald | J. Birkwald | ||||||||
| Gunther Grun | G. Grun |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Damian Molinier | D. Molinier | | 70 | D | | 5 | | M | 82 | | Jacob Jess | J. Jess | |||||||||
| Djezon Ajas | D. Ajas | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Dale Drake | D. Drake | |||||||||
| Moustapha El-Karkouri | M. El-Karkouri |  | 84 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Wladimiro Scarpi | W. Scarpi | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Galadames | J. Galadames |  | 77 | A | | 8 | | | M | 76 | | John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | ||||||||
| Lomano Tiler | L. Tiler | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Romero P. Vega | R. Vega | |||||||||
| Craig Mcgreal | C. Mcgreal | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Eoin Rowett | E. Rowett | |||||||||
| Stuart Royce | S. Royce | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | |||||||||
| Frederico Pirri | F. Pirri | | 70 | D | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Ian Duberry | I. Duberry | |||||||||
| Matt Hopkin | M. Hopkin | | 77 | M | | 13 | | M | 79 | | Gary Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
| Frederico Oliveira | F. Oliveira |  | 72 | A | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Anthony Bastin | A. Bastin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,416 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Everton kick off!
2.48
0-0Djezon Ajas knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
6.45
Dario Monetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Lefteris Kipouros keeps it out!
9.21
Jakob Birkwald makes a probing pass to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.27
Without breaking stride, Eoin Rowett plays the ball forward to Dale Drake. Dale Drake controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Romero P. Vega through on goal. Romero P. Vega strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.44
0-0Djezon Ajas barges into Wladimiro Scarpi. The referee calls over Djezon Ajas and shows him a yellow card! Wladimiro Scarpi runs off the knock.
18.18
0-0Wladimiro Scarpi barges into Moustapha El-Karkouri. Wladimiro Scarpi is shown the yellow card! Moustapha El-Karkouri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.05
0-1Wladimiro Scarpi flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Rowett controls it well on his chest. Eoin Rowett advances inside the box! Eoin Rowett rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Julien Bichsel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.43
0-1Moustapha El-Karkouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas hits a low pass to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stuart Royce is offside!
27.24
Callum Gough threads a neat ball through to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson skips past Dario Monetta! Richard Thomson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.43
Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce directs the ball goalwards with his head. Lefteris Kipouros effortlessly punches it away to safety.
33.14
Jacob Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega threads a neat, attacking ball through to Wladimiro Scarpi. Wladimiro Scarpi rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
34.38
0-2It's a corner kick which Wladimiro Scarpi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jakob Birkwald. Jakob Birkwald makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Florian Frapolli.
35.47
0-2Corner kick to Everton. Wladimiro Scarpi chips it out wide. Dale Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.36
0-2Alan Thomson sees Wladimiro Scarpi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Scarpi makes a simple pass to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-2Jakob Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Scarpi. Wladimiro Scarpi makes a probing pass to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dale Drake through on goal. Dale Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Frederico Oliveira replacing Jose Fortes Galadames and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.04
Dale Drake sees Richard Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Thomson shoots from distance. Julien Bichsel gets down and covers it.
48.44
Jakob Birkwald passes the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes a probing pass to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess flicks the ball with his head. Julien Bichsel easily punches it away to safety.
49.48
Gunther Grun hacks Alan Thomson from behind! The referee calls over Gunther Grun and shows him a yellow card! Alan Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.26
Djezon Ajas makes an attacking run forward. Djezon Ajas knocks the ball forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.20
Dale Drake hacks Craig Mcgreal from behind! The referee calls over Dale Drake and shows him a yellow card! Craig Mcgreal runs off the knock.
60.20
0-2Everton have made 3 substitutions with Ian Duberry replacing Callum Gough, Gary Souness replacing Wladimiro Scarpi and Anthony Bastin replacing Romero P. Vega .
61.20
With imagination, Dario Monetta plays the ball forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Without breaking stride, Moustapha El-Karkouri plays the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira plays a perfect one-two with Craig Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Frederico Oliveira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alan Thomson.
66.00
Dale Drake makes a probing pass to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
67.21
Stuart Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.14
Alan Thomson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alan Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.29
0-2Dale Drake clumsily knocks into Moustapha El-Karkouri. The referee brings Dale Drake to one side and gives him a warning! Moustapha El-Karkouri stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.12
Dario Monetta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri sees space and advances. Moustapha El-Karkouri shoots from long range. Lefteris Kipouros gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.54
Reading have made a substitution with Matt Hopkin replacing Djezon Ajas .
78.58
Gunther Grun flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.26
Alan Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Birkwald. Jakob Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.54
Matt Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha El-Karkouri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moustapha El-Karkouri shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Lefteris Kipouros smothers it!
85.08
Frederico Oliveira threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a defence splitting pass to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Lefteris Kipouros manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.31
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Frederico Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
89.35
Florian Frapolli flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri makes an attacking run forward. Moustapha El-Karkouri skips past Ian Duberry! Moustapha El-Karkouri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
10
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
31%
41.4%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moustapha El-Karkouri of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julien Bichsel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Florian Frapolli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dario Monetta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gunther Grun (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Damian Molinier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Royce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lefteris Kipouros (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Jakob Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Drake (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Wladimiro Scarpi (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | John Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Vega (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eoin Rowett (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Thomson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |