Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 17,232 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the match underway!
6.12
0-0Robert Van Vliet takes it forward alone. Robert Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.45
0-0Frank Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass shoots from outside the area but somehow Jonathan Bloomer manages to keep it out.
10.22
0-0Frank Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Windass. Ben Windass directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
12.28
Darren Cooper knocks the ball forward to Ben Windass. Ben Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jonathan Bloomer is on top of it.
16.17
Ian Joseph makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Darius Benjamin.
20.01
Darren Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.57
Ian Joseph threads the ball through to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.34
Frank Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Peckham. Kieron Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass tries a spectacular strike. Jonathan Bloomer easily smothers it.
36.41
0-0Ben Windass comes in with a late challenge on Ross Milligan. The referee calls over Ben Windass and shows him a yellow card! Ross Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.15
Ian Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.14
Darren Cooper makes a simple pass to Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Wise.
57.19
0-0Sven Meidt catches Ross Milligan on the ankles. Sven Meidt is warned by the referee! Ross Milligan runs off the knock.
61.31
Frank Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Bertarelli. Simone Bertarelli takes it forward alone. Simone Bertarelli plays a perfect one-two with Sven Meidt and rushes in on goal... Simone Bertarelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jonathan Bloomer easily smothers it.
63.32
65.18
Graham Henry makes a probing pass to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jonathan Bloomer!
66.45
0-1Graham Henry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Bertarelli. Simone Bertarelli decides to run forward with the ball. Simone Bertarelli whips in a cross ball towards Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.56
Frank Jess sees a break and surges forward. Frank Jess makes a probing pass to Ben Windass. Ben Windass tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
75.45
Carlton Wise knocks the ball forward to Steve Bolton. Steve Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.25
Kieron Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jonathan Bloomer manages to keep it out.
78.57
Kieron Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jonathan Bloomer manages to gather it comfortably.
84.09
Carlton Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.04
Graham Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Cooper shoots from 25 yards. Jonathan Bloomer easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%
Scorers
| Sven Meidt 66 |