Match Report


ReadingReading     Bradford CityBradford City
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson David Payne David Payne
Gavin JamesG. James74
G
1
G
73Victor RuizV. Ruiz
Dario MonettaD. Monetta73
D
2
D
75Franck GuyaderF. Guyader
Gunther GrunG. Grun71
D
captain3captain
D
76Paul WatsonP. Watson
Seyni VanvyncktS. Vanvynckt76
D
4
D
72Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Liam CroftL. Croft78
M
5
M
80Rafael GentoR. Gento
Graeme HendrieG. Hendrie68
M
6
M
74Dami‘n van der LindenD. van der Linden
Moustapha El-KarkouriM. El-Karkouri84
M
7
M
82Martin FernandezM. Fernandez
Djezon AjasD. Ajas78
M
8
M
75Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Lomano TilerL. Tiler78
A
9
A
77Stefan PancaroS. Pancaro
Frederico OliveiraF. Oliveira72
A
10
A
79Iago RonaldoI. Ronaldo
Stuart RoyceS. Royce78
A
11
A
76Ricardo GutierrezR. Gutierrez
 
Frederico PirriF. Pirri70
D
12
D
73Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
Danny JobsonD. Jobson64
M
13
M
78Marvin Le TissierM. Le Tissier
Craig McgrealC. Mcgreal74
A
14
A
77Romero P. BlancoR. Blanco

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reading and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the match underway!
2.36
Seyni Vanvynckt threads the ball through to Gunther Grun. Gunther Grun knocks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Moustapha El-Karkouri provides some space. He shoots at goal. Victor Ruiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
3.57
Stuart Royce flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Hendrie controls it well on his chest. Graeme Hendrie shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Victor Ruiz.
5.55
Graeme Hendrie takes a quick corner, playing it short to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.54
Liam Croft plays the ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce whips in a cross ball towards Liam Croft. Liam Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.29
Seyni Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Croft. Liam Croft plays the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Victor Ruiz manages to gather it.
18.57
Dario Monetta makes a simple pass to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Royce!
24.48
Stefan Pancaro barges into Seyni Vanvynckt. The referee brings Stefan Pancaro to one side and gives him a warning! Seyni Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
26.54
Ricardo Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Seyni Vanvynckt. The referee calls over Ricardo Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Seyni Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
30.34
With vision, Graeme Hendrie plays the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira makes a simple pass to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie advances inside the box! Graeme Hendrie rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Rafael Gento's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.52
It's a corner kick. Djezon Ajas loops the ball over to the far post. Ricardo Gutierrez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
32.02
Martin Fernandez hits a low pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
36.22
Gunther Grun flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Royce who brings the ball under control. Stuart Royce threads a neat ball through to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
38.16
Seyni Vanvynckt catches Iago Ronaldo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iago Ronaldo runs off the knock.
42.27
Franck Guyader plays the ball forward to Paul Watson. Paul Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
44.19
Rafael Gento threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez makes a defence splitting pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gavin James had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Richard Meiklejohn replacing Garry Mcallister and Romero P. Blanco replacing Iago Ronaldo. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Reading start the second half!
47.45
Martin Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Martin Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but Gavin James is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
48.58
Seyni Vanvynckt comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Gento. The referee calls over Seyni Vanvynckt and warns him to calm down! Rafael Gento runs off the knock.
49.13
With some swift thinking, Franck Guyader plays the ball forward to Rafael Gento. Rafael Gento threads the ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco puts a great ball through. Stefan Pancaro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.52
Reading have made a substitution with Craig Mcgreal replacing Stuart Royce .Bradford City have made a substitution with Marvin Le Tissier replacing Rafael Gento .
67.25
Moustapha El-Karkouri passes the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal beats his man to it with a header but somehow Victor Ruiz manages to keep it out.
71.35
Seyni Vanvynckt passes the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.52
Seyni Vanvynckt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.21
Dario Monetta pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dario Monetta passes the ball forward to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.23
Reading have made a substitution with Danny Jobson replacing Graeme Hendrie .
79.04
Dami‘n van der Linden flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Pancaro who takes it down. Stefan Pancaro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
85.55
Gunther Grun kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Monetta. Dario Monetta flicks a high pass forward. Liam Croft collects the pass. Liam Croft finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Victor Ruiz manages to gather it.
89.54
Seyni Vanvynckt threads a neat ball through to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Jobson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Bradford City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Liam Croft 7
Stuart Royce 19
Andy Gemmill 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Royce of Reading

Match Ratings