Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Richards | A. Richards |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Danny Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Dean Scales | D. Scales | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Jamie Gordon | J. Gordon | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Jon Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Tommy Prior | T. Prior | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Dean Black | D. Black | |||||||||
| Titus Powell | T. Powell | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Chris Brand | C. Brand | |||||||||
| Neil Jeffers | N. Jeffers | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Peter Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Eddie Granville | E. Granville | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Kelvin Haynes | K. Haynes | |||||||||
| Tommy Lawrence | T. Lawrence | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Gareth Gascoigne | G. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Jason Davis | J. Davis | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Seth Burbage | S. Burbage | |||||||||
| John Granville | J. Granville | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alexander Kahn | A. Kahn | |||||||||
| Eddie Ehiogu | E. Ehiogu | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 |  | Tomasz Gope-Fenepej | T. Gope-Fenepej | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,764 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.16
1-0Tommy Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Davis. Jason Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.00
Gareth Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.29
1-1Chris Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kahn. Alexander Kahn shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alberto Richards.
21.40
1-1Peter Burbage clumsily knocks into Tommy Lawrence. Peter Burbage is shown the yellow card! Tommy Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.21
1-1Eddie Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Gordon.
24.35
1-1Peter Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.28
Tommy Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Davis. Jason Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.39
Peter Burbage makes a simple pass to Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alberto Richards manages to gather it comfortably.
30.49
Jason Davis knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. John Granville scores for Reading!!
38.00
Jason Davis knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Jamie Gordon knocks the ball forward to Chris Brand. Chris Brand brings the ball forward. Chris Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Richards!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
49.20
Kelvin Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage threads the ball through to Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
51.49
Tommy Lawrence threads the ball through to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Danny Murphy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.41
Dean Black passes the ball forward to Kelvin Haynes. Kelvin Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Richards easily smothers it!
63.05
3-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.23
Peter Burbage makes a probing pass to Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.47
Dean Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Haynes. Kelvin Haynes threads the ball through to Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Burbage. Seth Burbage powers a header at goal. It's there!! Alberto Richards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.54
Neil Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to John Granville. John Granville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Potts.
79.07
Chris Brand advances with the ball. Chris Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Gope-Fenepej. Tomasz Gope-Fenepej flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Alberto Richards!
83.34
Tommy Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
84.54
Eddie Ehiogu catches Jon Potts on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddie Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Jon Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.09
Tommy Lawrence threads the ball through to John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
24.6%
46.2%
29.2%
Scorers
| John Granville 4, 30, 51 | Tomasz Gope-Fenepej 8 Seth Burbage 67 |