Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,065 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Reading and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reading kicking off!
2.14
0-0Ramiro Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Perl. Peter Perl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.15
0-0Joseph Tavernese flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo knocks the ball forward to Peter Perl. Peter Perl shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.03
0-0Richard Johansson makes a simple pass to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
9.41
0-0Albert Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez but the linesman indicates offside!
10.48
0-0Neil Allman barges into Robert Wright-Phillips. Neil Allman is given a warning by the referee! Robert Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
12.48
0-1Martin Rukavina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.42
Stuart Granville surges forward with the ball. Stuart Granville surges forward with the ball. Stuart Granville plays a perfect one-two with Salvador Gomez and rushes in on goal... Stuart Granville shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Claus Conteh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.25
Salomon Olembé knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez plays a perfect one-two with Denni Nielsen and rushes in on goal... Salvador Gomez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.23
Ramiro Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Granville.
28.47
Albert Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.15
0-2Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Reading's defence.
34.36
Martin Rukavina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia decides to run forward with the ball. Jalo Hyypia shoots from long range but Claus Conteh is on top of it.
36.52
0-2Joseph Tavernese catches Robert Wright-Phillips in the face with his elbow. Joseph Tavernese is shown the red card!! Robert Wright-Phillips rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
47.15
Stuart Granville makes a probing pass to Albert Alonso. Albert Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen threads the ball through to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez takes a shot at goal but somehow Claus Conteh manages to keep it out.
48.51
Ramiro Rodriquez threads the ball through to Peter Perl. Peter Perl shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gustavo Dejesus manages to gather it comfortably.
49.29
Ramiro Rodriquez catches Jalo Hyypia on the ankles. The referee calls over Ramiro Rodriquez and warns him to calm down! Jalo Hyypia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.52
Jalo Hyypia knocks the ball forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips but the linesman indicates offside!
54.29
Jalo Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
59.12
Tiago Carrillo knocks the ball forward to Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Stuart Granville knocks the ball forward to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé knocks the ball forward to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.40
Richard Johansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Alonso. Albert Alonso makes a simple pass to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Claus Conteh manages to keep it out.
72.09
Albert Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Etherington.
73.56
Oluwashegun Adeshina clumsily knocks into Denni Nielsen. The referee calls over Oluwashegun Adeshina and warns him to calm down! Denni Nielsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.59
Ramiro Rodriquez sees space and advances. Ramiro Rodriquez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gustavo Dejesus!
78.09
Jalo Hyypia surges forward with the ball. Jalo Hyypia goes all the way! Jalo Hyypia tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Claus Conteh had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
81.04
Néstor Delacruz knocks the ball forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Claus Conteh manages to gather it comfortably.
83.30
Jorge D. Duran passes the ball forward to Rui Leandro. Rui Leandro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.44
Martin Rukavina flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Alonso. Albert Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oluwashegun Adeshina.
90.00
Neil Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Carrillo. Tiago Carrillo brings the ball forward. Tiago Carrillo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gustavo Dejesus manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
28.9%
71.1%
Play Area
31.1%
44.4%
24.4%
Scorers