Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,683 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
8.15
0-0Alex Niven takes it forward alone. Alex Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Wieczorek.
9.43
Cosmin Bruins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Salako.
14.32
0-0Paul Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Jody Dean. Jody Dean shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.37
Anthony Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosmin Bruins.
27.59
0-0Gilles Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to John Calabuig. John Calabuig knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Angelo Eggimann.
30.53
Emile Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven passes the ball forward to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.39
0-0Luke Salako makes a simple pass to John Calabuig. John Calabuig makes a probing pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Mike but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.39
Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Nappi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.09
Alex Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Dean. Jody Dean tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jonathan Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
44.46
Ian Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman threads the ball through to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Angelo Eggimann!
45.00
John Calabuig knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Gower.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
47.53
0-0Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Reading's defence.
48.53
Dado Debec passes the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Gower.
53.22
Anthony Nappi surges forward with the ball. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.36
Alex Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Dean. Jody Dean shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.33
Thomas Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Eggimann who gathers it comfortably.
73.38
0-1Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Harvey McManaman scores for Arsenal!!
79.52
Brian Barry knocks the ball forward to Jody Dean. Jody Dean lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
22.4%
55.2%
22.4%
Scorers