Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 17,665 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
3.34
0-0Steve Bolton advances with the ball. Steve Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Bonazzoli but the linesman indicates offside!
10.35
0-0Ian Joseph makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
14.24
Carlton Wise threads the ball through to Robert Van Vliet. Robert Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
15.29
Fredrik Cole passes the ball forward to Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.26
0-0Miguel Delgado threads the ball through to Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.40
Robert Van Vliet takes it forward alone. Robert Van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.47
0-0Ian Joseph catches Miguel Delgado on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Joseph and warns him to calm down! Miguel Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.44
Billy Eadie passes the ball forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
33.45
Miguel Delgado makes a simple pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Cole.
36.44
Carlton Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward to Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.10
Steve Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
39.51
Ross Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Black.
42.25
Craig Hansen passes the ball forward to Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Fletcher but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.28
0-0Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Carlton Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis knocks the ball forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli threads the ball through to Dean Owen but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.13
0-1Miguel Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.51
Carlos Dreef flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Insley and rushes in on goal... Ralph Fletcher takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
53.18
Steve Bolton comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Delgado. Steve Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Delgado runs off the knock.
59.09
Jermaine Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Chris Pallister shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.23
Jermaine Midgley hacks Ian Joseph from behind! Jermaine Midgley is warned by the referee! Ian Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.51
Ian Joseph sees a break and surges forward. Ian Joseph shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.11
Ross Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.41
Craig Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Cole.
87.06
Ross Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Riggott who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
Carlos Dreef surges forward with the ball. Carlos Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
30.7%
45.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Dean Owen 75 | Shaun Insley 47 Ralph Fletcher 89 |