Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
3.04
0-0Tonci Boban threads the ball through to Kasper Sørensen. Kasper Sørensen passes the ball forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tómas Tryggvason!
9.24
0-0Kasper Sørensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.31
0-0John Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood makes a simple pass to Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen goes all the way! Allan Nielsen rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.25
0-1Lucien Billong makes a simple pass to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop knocks the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister goes all the way! Chris Pallister tries a spectacular strike. Chris Pallister scores for Bradford City!!
22.12
Lucien Billong makes a simple pass to Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.13
Kasper Sørensen takes it forward alone. Kasper Sørensen lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.09
Tomás Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina flicks the ball with his head but Tómas Tryggvason is on top of it.
30.35
Nicholas Cordonnier surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Cordonnier brings the ball forward. Nicholas Cordonnier whips in a cross ball towards Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen powers a header at goal but Claus Conteh is on top of it.
33.03
Gustavo Montoya kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.39
Lomano Gray threads the ball through to Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.39
Lomano Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Paul Bishop sees space and advances. Paul Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Montoya.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Reading kick off!
49.09
Gustavo Montoya kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski heads the ball goalwards. Tómas Tryggvason easily picks it out of the air!
51.43
Paul Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
Lomano Gray passes the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.03
Tomás Valenzuela knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.30
Thierry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. Claus Conteh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.19
Lomano Gray surges forward with the ball. Lomano Gray shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.51
Tiago Carrillo kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucien Billong.
71.54
0-2Paul Bishop threads the ball through to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Iwan but he's offside!
73.06
Lomano Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister plays a perfect one-two with Allan Nielsen and rushes in on goal... Chris Pallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.57
Tiago Carrillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.45
Lucien Billong knocks the ball forward to Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.01
Tiago Carrillo takes it forward alone. Tiago Carrillo finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Gustavo Montoya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Rosales!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.1%
51.2%
19.8%
Scorers
| Paolo Rosales 90 | Chris Pallister 18, 63 |