Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 20,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off!
3.30
0-0Emile Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks the ball forward to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.12
Greg Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Barry. Brian Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt McStay. Matt McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Aulanier who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
0-0Richard Hibbs makes a probing pass to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.05
0-1Del Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Christie. Adam Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.08
Richard Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.26
0-1Greg Gower hacks Spencer Dean from behind! Greg Gower is warned by the referee! Spencer Dean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.00
Richard Hibbs passes the ball forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.18
Rui Campos makes a probing pass to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
48.14
0-1Stephen Rae clumsily knocks into Matt McStay. The referee calls over Stephen Rae and warns him to calm down! Matt McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.54
0-1Cosmin Bruins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven advances with the ball. Alex Niven threads the ball through to Matt McStay. Matt McStay takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Roland Aulanier!
66.00
Richard Hibbs barges into Brian Barry. Richard Hibbs is warned by the referee! Brian Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.58
Nigel Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Barry. Brian Barry makes a simple pass to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.22
Adam Christie passes the ball forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.06
Greg Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Matt McStay. Matt McStay shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Roland Aulanier manages to gather it comfortably.
75.48
0-1Wayne Howey comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Rae. The referee calls over Wayne Howey and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
Greg Gower sees a break and surges forward. Greg Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McStay. Matt McStay flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.04
Del Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Damien Watson. Damien Watson sees a break and surges forward. Damien Watson shoots from 25 yards but Angelo Eggimann is on top of it.
87.12
Richard Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%
Scorers
| Ben Mcgreal 30 |