Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Southend United. A crowd of 19,325 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Brahim Kherbache threads the ball through to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
8.05
Tom Kiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Haberfelt.
9.14
0-0Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.17
0-0Hayato Ogawa threads the ball through to Brahim Kherbache. Brahim Kherbache knocks the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Claus Conteh!
20.36
Henrique Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Claus Conteh!
21.55
Tom Kiekens decides to run forward with the ball. Tom Kiekens knocks the ball forward to Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Thurman.
22.05
Gustavo Montoya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Sørensen. Kasper Sørensen passes the ball forward to Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
24.47
Henrique Navarrete kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Claus Conteh is on top of it.
32.08
Kasper Sørensen threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.44
Jaime Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Thurman.
38.23
Tomás Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Haberfelt.
40.59
0-0Terry Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Kasper Sørensen. The referee calls over Terry Jobson and shows him a yellow card! Kasper Sørensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.03
Terry Jobson threads the ball through to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Beck.
44.57
0-0Jaime Faria catches Brahim Kherbache on the ankles. The referee calls over Jaime Faria and warns him to calm down! Brahim Kherbache runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
47.08
Gustavo Montoya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.53
Terry Jobson threads the ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
53.46
Brahim Kherbache catches Joseph Tavernese on the ankles. Brahim Kherbache is warned by the referee! Joseph Tavernese stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.35
Brahim Kherbache sees a break and surges forward. Brahim Kherbache lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.52
Jaime Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Haberfelt.
60.06
Terry Jobson brings the ball forward. Terry Jobson whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.07
Brahim Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
67.04
0-1Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.41
0-1Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks the ball forward to John Viduka but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.10
Kasper Sørensen chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro makes a probing pass to Oluwashegun Adeshina but he's offside!
77.16
Brahim Kherbache advances with the ball. Brahim Kherbache goes all the way! Brahim Kherbache shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Claus Conteh.
83.50
Daniel Thurman makes a probing pass to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka flicks the ball with his head but Claus Conteh is on top of it.
85.19
Hayato Ogawa sees space and advances. Hayato Ogawa threads the ball through to John Viduka. John Viduka plays a perfect one-two with Dragan Sladakovic and rushes in on goal... John Viduka makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Claus Conteh!
89.34
Henrique Navarrete takes it forward alone. Henrique Navarrete shoots from 20 yards. Claus Conteh easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
32.1%
48.1%
19.8%
Scorers