Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Ernesto Omizzolo | Ernesto Omizzolo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Richards | A. Richards |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Jody Dryden | J. Dryden | |||||||||
| Dean Scales | D. Scales | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 39 | | Eddie Stockdale | E. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Teddy Dryden | T. Dryden | |||||||||
| Tommy Prior | T. Prior | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Sylvain Beattie | S. Beattie | |||||||||
| Titus Powell | T. Powell | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Omer Newton | O. Newton | |||||||||
| Neil Jeffers | N. Jeffers | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Paul Edwards | P. Edwards | |||||||||
| Eddie Granville | E. Granville | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Tommy Joachim | T. Joachim | |||||||||
| Tommy Lawrence | T. Lawrence | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Chris Watson | C. Watson | |||||||||
| Jason Davis | J. Davis | | 52 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Jon Ince | J. Ince | |||||||||
| John Granville | J. Granville | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Stuart Barrett | S. Barrett | |||||||||
| Eddie Ehiogu | E. Ehiogu | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Scott Impey | S. Impey | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,900 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Reading and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Reading get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Tommy Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Granville. Eddie Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
6.09
0-0Wrexham are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.39
0-0Eddie Granville knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu shoots from long range. Jody Dryden easily smothers it.
14.54
0-0Eddie Granville makes a probing pass to John Granville. John Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.01
Dean Scales lofts the ball long. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.30
Eddie Granville decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.26
0-0Tommy Joachim barges into Eddie Granville. Tommy Joachim is shown the yellow card! Eddie Granville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.05
Jason Davis kicks a strong pass forward to John Granville. John Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Paul Edwards threads the ball through to Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.30
0-1Chris Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Impey. Scott Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.08
Chris Watson threads the ball through to Scott Impey. Scott Impey finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.37
Paul Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.33
0-1Jon Ince barges into Eddie Granville. Jon Ince is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Wrexham kick off the second half!
47.43
Eddie Granville makes a probing pass to John Granville. John Granville goes all the way! John Granville takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.23
Eddie Granville takes it forward alone. Eddie Granville knocks in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.33
Stuart Barrett hacks Tommy Prior from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Barrett and warns him to calm down! Tommy Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.21
Jon Ince makes a simple pass to Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Prior.
57.05
Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.02
Eddie Granville makes a probing pass to John Granville. John Granville goes all the way! John Granville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jody Dryden has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.56
Tommy Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Impey. Scott Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.02
Tommy Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.08
Chris Watson advances with the ball. Chris Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.37
Tommy Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.13
Tommy Joachim makes a simple pass to Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Richards who gathers it comfortably.
85.50
Chris Watson passes the ball forward to Scott Impey. Scott Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.53
Reading are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Neil Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
29%
52.2%
18.8%
Scorers