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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 19,905 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reading kicking off!
2.54
0-0Wilder Garza decides to run forward with the ball. Wilder Garza plays a perfect one-two with Nicola C. Pavone and rushes in on goal... Wilder Garza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
6.18
0-0Brian Barry knocks the ball forward to Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Clarke.
10.41
Enzo Tasso kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Sheringham.
14.12
Rui Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt McStay. Matt McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
18.17
0-0Giuliano Chianese passes the ball forward to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
21.45
Rui Campos surges forward with the ball. Rui Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Tolley manages to gather it comfortably.
24.43
0-0Dion Cort catches Matt McStay on the ankles. Dion Cort is given a warning by the referee! Matt McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.35
Wilder Garza sees space and advances. Wilder Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.43
Dani‘l Hansen threads the ball through to Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Maddison.
33.20
Tony Croft makes a simple pass to Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen threads the ball through to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Angelo Eggimann.
34.28
0-1Tony Croft makes a probing pass to Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.13
Neil Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza knocks the ball forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Rui Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Stoke City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Rui Campos makes a simple pass to Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McStay. Matt McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Aaron Tolley easily smothers it.
51.41
Tommy Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen knocks the ball forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Angelo Eggimann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.43
Enzo Tasso chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen shoots from outside the area. Angelo Eggimann easily smothers it.
55.17
Rui Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Matt McStay. Matt McStay powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.41
Wilder Garza knocks the ball forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
Dani‘l Hansen passes the ball forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Eggimann who gathers it comfortably.
65.55
Tommy Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza brings the ball forward. Wilder Garza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.14
Dion Cort takes it forward alone. Dion Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Angelo Eggimann!
77.30
Dani‘l Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Angelo Eggimann.
79.39
Noel Maddison surges forward with the ball. Noel Maddison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
81.08
Dani‘l Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Eggimann who gathers it comfortably.
84.30
Noel Maddison makes a simple pass to Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese makes a simple pass to Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Cort.
85.37
0-3Enzo Tasso barges into Rui Campos. Enzo Tasso is shown the yellow card! Rui Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
33.3%
42%
24.7%
Scorers