Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Reading. A crowd of 17,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
4.44
Mario Samson plays the ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi threads a neat ball through to Mario Samson. Mario Samson shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Vicente Duarte!
6.14
Adam Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mccann threads a neat ball through to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards John Bishop. John Bishop connects with a diving header but Kubilay Özalan reads it well. Well saved!
12.29
Edgar Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Phil Jack. The referee warns Edgar Nunes to calm down! Phil Jack hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.08
With great vision, Ronnie Sharpe plays the ball forward to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Bishop. John Bishop knocks the ball forward to Duarte Moutinho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.13
Adam Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Adam Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.06
Jorge Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kubilay Özalan effortlessly smothers it!
36.56
Phil Jack flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Jorge Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to John Bishop who takes it down. John Bishop shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
38.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Defoe laces a weighted ball forward to Les Tiler. Les Tiler edges inside the box! Les Tiler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.50
Hauke Matthäus hits a low pass to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes shoots from 20 yards. Vicente Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
Scott Mccann clumsily knocks into Dennis Seaman. Scott Mccann is shown the yellow card! Dennis Seaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Reading have changed their lineup with Rafael Lozano replacing Ronnie Sharpe. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
54.18
Stephen Mendez threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.38
Fredrik Scholes hits a low pass to Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Adam Vassell.
60.18
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Matteo Materazzi replacing Rainer Hanke, Dean Thatcher replacing Mario Samson and Ronnie Gallagher replacing Edgar Nunes .Reading have made 2 substitutions with Michael Vernazza replacing Jorge Teixeira and Steven Gerrard replacing John Bishop .
63.49
Matteo Materazzi threads a neat ball through to Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus flicks a high pass forward to Kenichi Kobayashi who brings the ball under control. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.40
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Materazzi controls it well on his chest. Matteo Materazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Seaman controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dennis Seaman tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.03
Dennis Seaman comes in with a late challenge on Steve Defoe. The referee brings Dennis Seaman to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Defoe runs off the knock.
71.32
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.43
Quim Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Vicente Duarte is on top of it.
75.52
Stephen Mendez hits a low pass to Steven Gerrard. Steven Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duarte Moutinho scores for Reading!!
83.48
Dean Thatcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Thatcher plays a scrappy one-two with Kenichi Kobayashi and advances towards the goal... Dean Thatcher cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Adam Vassell. Excellent block.
84.04
Dietmar Gleisenstein takes it forward alone. Dietmar Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
85.36
Quim Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Kenichi Kobayashi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kenichi Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.04
Rafael Lozano makes a probing pass to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Without breaking stride, Stephen Mendez plays the ball forward to Steven Gerrard who has made a great run into the box. Steven Gerrard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steven Gerrard!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.4%
41.7%
31.9%
Scorers
Les Tiler 38 Duarte Moutinho 54, 76 Steven Gerrard 89 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Moutinho of Reading |
Match Ratings
1. | Kubilay Özalan (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Rainer Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Fredrik Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Mario Samson (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Hauke Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Quim Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Edgar Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Dennis Seaman (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Matteo Materazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Ronnie Gallagher (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Vicente Duarte (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Ronnie Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Phil Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Scott Mccann (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
6. | Jorge Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Steve Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
9. | John Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Les Tiler (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Rafael Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Michael Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Steven Gerrard (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |