Match Report


ReadingReading     Derby CountyDerby County
Zac ClayZac Clay Computer Player Computer Player
Peter MendoncaP. Mendonca70
G
1
G
67James PlowrightJ. Plowright
Christian CourtoisC. Courtois60
D
2
D
74Mark BarmbyM. Barmby
Mario BucchiM. Bucchi47
D
3
D
63Harry BlakeH. Blake
Omer LisbieO. Lisbie66
D
4
D
60Damien McgovernD. Mcgovern
Titus MayT. May72
D
captain5
M
71Max AccursiM. Accursi
Nick LuzhnyN. Luzhny67
M
6
M
70Damien PlowrightD. Plowright
Copain De GierC. De Gier55
M
7
M
68Shaun CarltonS. Carlton
Steve GascoigneS. Gascoigne69
M
8
M
66Richard LaverR. Laver
Peter WoodgateP. Woodgate69
A
9
A
77Simon WesselmannS. Wesselmann
Kieron WindassK. Windass71
A
10captain
A
71Stephen CrooksS. Crooks
Mario CorsiM. Corsi65
A
11
A
66Francis OakleyF. Oakley
 
Luca ZolaL. Zola59
G
12
D
59Steve BoatengS. Boateng
Steve NaylorS. Naylor70
A
13
G
58Hannes HoenessH. Hoeness
Mario VecchiolaM. Vecchiola66
M
14
M
56Dean RobinsonD. Robinson

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Derby County. A crowd of 9,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.


0.00
Reading start the match!
2.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Laver plays the ball forward to Francis Oakley. Francis Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.12
Copain De Gier makes a simple pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by James Plowright.
7.45
Kieron Windass takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Mario Corsi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
10.51
Copain De Gier takes a long throw-in. Steve Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.46
Seeing Copain De Gier's attacking run, Steve Gascoigne quickly throws the ball into his path. Copain De Gier knocks the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. With a superhuman jump, Peter Woodgate connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by James Plowright.
16.58
Peter Woodgate takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Francis Oakley chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.25
Omer Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.50
Damien Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Francis Oakley collects the pass. Francis Oakley hits a low pass to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Simon Wesselmann scores for Derby County!!
26.05
Damien Plowright makes a probing pass to Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter Mendonca gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.44
Shaun Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks cuts inside the box! Stephen Crooks rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
33.28
Richard Laver makes a simple pass to Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks plays a one-two with Francis Oakley and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Stephen Crooks provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Peter Mendonca has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.09
Christian Courtois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Peter Woodgate scores for Reading!!
40.46
Harry Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann plays a quick one-two with Stephen Crooks and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Wesselmann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Peter Mendonca gets down and covers it.
42.43
Steve Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Steve Gascoigne plays a one-two with Peter Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Harry Blake barges into Steve Gascoigne. Steve Gascoigne appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.11
Francis Oakley clumsily knocks into Omer Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Lisbie runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Steve Naylor replacing Mario Corsi. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Derby County start the second half!
51.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.40
Harry Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Carlton. Shaun Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Bucchi.
54.23
Shaun Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Simon Wesselmann controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Simon Wesselmann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
55.11
Christian Courtois makes a strong solo run forward. Christian Courtois passes the ball forward to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor plays a scrappy one-two with Kieron Windass and advances towards the goal... Steve Naylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but James Plowright reads it well. Nice keeping!
57.21
Damien Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Carlton. With a delightful solo run, Shaun Carlton stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Carlton threads the ball through to Simon Wesselmann but he's offside!
59.05
Christian Courtois catches Richard Laver on the ankles. Christian Courtois is given a warning by the referee! Richard Laver stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.54
Shaun Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Crooks. Stephen Crooks shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
66.53
Omer Lisbie surges forward with the ball. Omer Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Peter Woodgate collects the pass. Peter Woodgate shoots from long range. It's there!! James Plowright has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.43
Richard Laver flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Crooks collects the pass. Stephen Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann. Omer Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Simon Wesselmann. Penalty not given!!
72.04
Peter Woodgate clumsily knocks into Damien Mcgovern. The referee brings Peter Woodgate to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Mcgovern runs off the knock.
75.29
Copain De Gier sees Peter Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.15
Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Steve Boateng replacing Damien Plowright and Dean Robinson replacing Damien Mcgovern .
83.13
Steve Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate edges inside the box! Peter Woodgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
87.27
Copain De Gier makes a simple pass to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor skips past Dean Robinson! Steve Naylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Dean Robinson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Derby County
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
42.1%
30.3%

Scorers
Peter Woodgate 36, 67, 83
Stephen Crooks 2, 33
Simon Wesselmann 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Woodgate of Reading

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

1.James Plowright (GK)
6
2.Mark Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Harry Blake (DEF)
6
4.Damien Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5.Max Accursi (MID)
6
6.Damien Plowright (MID)
6
7.Shaun Carlton (MID)
6
8.Richard Laver (MID)
6
9.Simon Wesselmann (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stephen Crooks (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Francis Oakley (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Steve Boateng (DEF)
6
13.Hannes Hoeness (GK)
0
14.Dean Robinson (MID)
6