Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 19,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reading kicking off!
4.44
0-0Neil Allman threads the ball through to Jacek Swierczewski. Jacek Swierczewski knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.57
Neil Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo passes the ball forward to Peter Perl. Peter Perl shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.52
0-0Oluwashegun Adeshina hacks Edward Butt from behind! Oluwashegun Adeshina is warned by the referee! Edward Butt runs off the knock.
15.43
0-0Ramiro Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Marcus Matthews.
16.28
Oluwashegun Adeshina comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Arts. The referee calls over Oluwashegun Adeshina again and warns him to calm down! Cliff Arts runs off the knock.
18.52
0-0António Alfaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Mcleod. Clive Mcleod makes a probing pass to Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Gallagher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.09
0-0Neil Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramiro Rodriquez. Ramiro Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Perl. Peter Perl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.55
Danny Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher plays a perfect one-two with Ihor Sakhnevych and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Gallagher rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.15
Tiago Carrillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schulze.
33.38
Clive Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.25
1-0Tiago Carrillo knocks the ball forward to Peter Perl. Peter Perl lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.45
Cliff Arts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Davies. Danny Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
44.18
1-0Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.33
Jorge D. Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Perl. Peter Perl shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.20
Brendan Mills sees space and advances. Brendan Mills plays a perfect one-two with Nick Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Brendan Mills shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Claus Conteh easily smothers it!
57.54
Tiago Carrillo makes a simple pass to Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Perl. Peter Perl connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Marcus Matthews!
60.25
Tiago Carrillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina whips in a cross ball towards Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro powers a header at goal. Marcus Matthews easily picks it out of the air!
61.43
Brendan Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.26
Clive Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gallagher. Jonathan Gallagher goes all the way! Jonathan Gallagher shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.01
Clive Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Ihor Sakhnevych. Ihor Sakhnevych goes all the way! Ihor Sakhnevych takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.58
Danny Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth goes all the way! Nick Unsworth takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
78.16
Neil Allman makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Perl. Peter Perl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Matthews who gathers it comfortably.
84.30
Birmingham City are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.56
Danny Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Unsworth. Nick Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Joseph Tavernese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Swierczewski. Jacek Swierczewski makes a beautiful solo run. Jacek Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro powers a header at goal. Marcus Matthews manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30%
47.5%
22.5%
Scorers