Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     ReadingReading
Computer Player Computer Player Zac Clay Zac Clay
Harry GilchristH. Gilchrist62
G
1
G
70Peter MendoncaP. Mendonca
Jacob ElliottJ. Elliott69
D
2
D
60Christian CourtoisC. Courtois
Edward GrayE. Gray65
D
3
D
47Mario BucchiM. Bucchi
Cristiano OliveiraC. Oliveira61
D
4
D
66Omer LisbieO. Lisbie
Gary OwenG. Owen65
M
5captain
D
72Titus MayT. May
Matt SmitheM. Smithe58
M
6
M
67Nick LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Eddie ImpeyE. Impey57
M
7
M
55Copain De GierC. De Gier
Marcel StiepermannM. Stiepermann55
M
8
M
69Steve GascoigneS. Gascoigne
David GranvilleD. Granville68
A
9
A
69Peter WoodgateP. Woodgate
Roberto DilisoR. Diliso65
A
captain10
A
71Kieron WindassK. Windass
Kemal WiseK. Wise65
A
11
A
65Mario CorsiM. Corsi
 
Luke WindassL. Windass60
D
12
G
59Luca ZolaL. Zola
Ruben GomesR. Gomes60
A
13
A
65Franceco SgròF. Sgrò
Thierry WeirT. Weir58
D
14
M
66Mario VecchiolaM. Vecchiola

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
2.05
Christian Courtois sweeps the ball long. Mario Corsi skips past Jacob Elliott! Some good footwork from Mario Corsi provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Harry Gilchrist had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
6.06
Marcel Stiepermann darts forward. Marcel Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Bucchi.
8.18
Gary Owen darts forward. Gary Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.55
Mario Bucchi punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mario Corsi knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate makes a convincing header but somehow Harry Gilchrist manages to keep it out.
15.13
Steve Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Windass controls it well on his chest. Kieron Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Jacob Elliott.
16.01
It's a corner kick. Kieron Windass kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Steve Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.01
Copain De Gier chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate plays a one-two with Kieron Windass and rushes in on goal... Peter Woodgate side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Woodgate!
21.25
Matt Smithe makes a simple pass to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.32
Matt Smithe decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Smithe shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.14
Matt Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Wise who takes it down. Kemal Wise shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.28
With a delightful solo run, Steve Gascoigne stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Gascoigne sees Mario Corsi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Mario Corsi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.05
Without breaking stride, Copain De Gier plays the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.29
Edward Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Owen. Gary Owen makes a probing pass to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus May.
38.40
Jacob Elliott volleys a long ball forward. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mendonca who gathers it comfortably.
39.48
Edward Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe flicks a high pass forward to David Granville who brings the ball under control. David Granville whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Diliso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
40.37
Gary Owen flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Diliso who takes it down. Roberto Diliso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Peter Mendonca effortlessly smothers it!
42.36
Copain De Gier flicks a high ball forward to Peter Woodgate who takes it down. Peter Woodgate edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Peter Woodgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Harry Gilchrist!
45.00
Titus May flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Gascoigne. Steve Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Windass who brings the ball under control. Kieron Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading have changed their lineup with Franceco Sgrò replacing Kieron Windass. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Reading kick off!
48.45
Omer Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Gascoigne. Steve Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Sgrò comfortably collects the pass. Franceco Sgrò knocks the ball forward to Mario Corsi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.25
Cristiano Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Owen. Gary Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.39
Copain De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Sgrò holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Sgrò advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Franceco Sgrò provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Franceco Sgrò scores for Reading!!
57.15
Jacob Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.33
Eddie Impey passes the ball forward to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
63.30
Copain De Gier brings the ball forward. Copain De Gier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Gray.
65.42
With vision, Marcel Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Bucchi.
66.16
Kemal Wise barges into Christian Courtois. The referee brings Kemal Wise to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Courtois stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.22
Steve Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.35
Copain De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Peter Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
83.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.26
Steve Gascoigne decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Jacob Elliott and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.25
Nick Luzhny sees Franceco Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franceco Sgrò skips past Jacob Elliott! Some good footwork from Franceco Sgrò provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Matt Smithe darts forward. Matt Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise makes a looping header on goal. Omer Lisbie sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Reading
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28.8%
42.5%
28.8%

Scorers
Roberto Diliso 8
Mario Corsi 2, 30, 78
Peter Woodgate 18
Franceco Sgrò 54, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Corsi of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Harry Gilchrist (GK)
6
2.Jacob Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Edward Gray (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Gary Owen (MID)
7
6.Matt Smithe (MID)
7
7.Eddie Impey (MID)
6
8.Marcel Stiepermann (MID)
6
9.David Granville (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Diliso (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Kemal Wise (ATT)
5
 
12.Luke Windass (DEF)
0
13.Ruben Gomes (ATT)
0
14.Thierry Weir (DEF)
0

1.Peter Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Christian Courtois (DEF)
6
3.Mario Bucchi (DEF)
6
4.Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Titus May (DEF)
6
6.Nick Luzhny (MID)
6
7.Copain De Gier (MID)
7
8.Steve Gascoigne (MID)
7
9.Peter Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kieron Windass (ATT)
7
11.Mario Corsi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Luca Zola (GK)
0
13.Franceco Sgrò (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
14.Mario Vecchiola (MID)
0