Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,573 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Reading get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Jody Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Dave Gullit who brings the ball under control. Dave Gullit shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
8.56
0-0Peter Marr hacks Tim Bould from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.26
0-0Martin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Matthew Elliott. Matthew Elliott sees Glynn Greening in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.26
Fernando Pédron comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Greening. The referee calls over Fernando Pédron and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
0-0Free kick to Reading just outside the area...
17.34
Gilles Draper takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
28.14
1-0Matthew Elliott surges forward with the ball. Matthew Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
33.37
Showing composure, Titus Bellamy laces a weighted ball forward to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.58
Matthew Elliott threads the ball through to Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
2-0Les Royce flicks a high pass forward to Titus Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Titus Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Stanley Best.
39.19
2-0Titus Bellamy takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jody Oliver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.46
Les Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Oliver. Jody Oliver hits a low pass to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Pédron.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
57.40
Frank Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Gary Black. Showing composure, Gary Black laces a weighted ball forward to Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris shoots from long range. Giorgio Minopoli gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
59.46
Les Royce drives a long ball upfield. Glynn Greening shoots from outside the area. Stanley Best effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.06
2-0Reading have made 2 substitutions with Mick Walker replacing Les Royce and Patricio Vila replacing Gilles Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
66.35
Titus Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Vila skips past Robbie Mason! Some good footwork from Patricio Vila provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.58
Matthew Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Greening collects the pass. Glynn Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stanley Best.
71.11
Darren Cadamarteri takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stanley Best drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.04
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.42
Gary Black flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Morris who takes it down. Jermaine Morris advances inside the box! Jermaine Morris takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Reading have made a substitution with Federico Pantanelli replacing Jody Oliver .Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Niven replacing Robbie Mason and Carlton Tolley replacing Sebastiano Russo .
78.38
Felipe Helguera knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Fortune. Kelvin Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
87.40
Titus Bellamy plays the ball forward to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila plays a one-two with Glynn Greening and rushes in on goal... Patricio Vila shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
20.3%
44.3%
35.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Greening of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giorgio Minopoli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Les Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Marr (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Darren Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Bellamy (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jody Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthew Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Glynn Greening (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dave Gullit (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gilles Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Federico Pantanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stanley Best (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Pédron (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Frank Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robbie Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastiano Russo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Black (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Morris (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Cannavaro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlton Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |