Match Report
| Carlisle United | Carlisle United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Chris Waddington | Chris Waddington | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kelvin Ince | K. Ince |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Robbie Cole | R. Cole | |||||||||
| Brian Merson | B. Merson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Tommy Hughes | T. Hughes | |||||||||
| Lomano Beckham | L. Beckham | | 41 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Scott Lua-Lua | S. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 |  | Filipe Martins | F. Martins | |||||||||
| Scott Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 43 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Dean Wallwork | D. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Jeroen Opdam | J. Opdam |  | 41 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 |  | Pascal Stacchi | P. Stacchi | |||||||||
| Naoko Kaita | N. Kaita |  | 39 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Peter Burgess | P. Burgess | |||||||||
| Brian Nicholls | B. Nicholls | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Nick Mcleod | N. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Saul Baccin | S. Baccin |  | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Nigel Watson | N. Watson | |||||||||
| Des Cole | D. Cole | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Danny Best | D. Best | |||||||||
| Stefan Thiele | S. Thiele |  | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Ashley Shearer | A. Shearer | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,707 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Reading start the match!
3.14
0-0Reading are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Carlisle United's defence.
4.13
0-0Nick Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Best. Danny Best knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kelvin Ince.
12.55
Pascal Stacchi sees space and advances. Pascal Stacchi shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.45
0-0Brian Merson passes the ball forward to Naoko Kaita. Naoko Kaita makes a simple pass to Des Cole. Des Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
0-0Naoko Kaita makes a probing pass to Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele passes the ball forward to Des Cole. Des Cole shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.29
Paul Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Opdam. Jeroen Opdam surges forward with the ball. Jeroen Opdam knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.07
Pascal Stacchi passes the ball forward to Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.21
Peter Burgess knocks the ball forward to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.20
Scott Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Peter Burgess. Peter Burgess sees space and advances. Peter Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Best. Danny Best flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.08
Naoko Kaita chips the ball to his team mate, Des Cole. Des Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.04
Naoko Kaita makes a probing pass to Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele flicks the ball with his head but Robbie Cole is on top of it.
33.52
Nick Mcleod makes a simple pass to Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kelvin Ince manages to gather it comfortably.
34.51
Brian Nicholls makes a probing pass to Des Cole. Des Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.34
Brian Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Baccin. Saul Baccin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.06
Lomano Beckham makes a simple pass to Naoko Kaita. Naoko Kaita makes a beautiful solo run. Naoko Kaita shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Robbie Cole!
39.46
0-1Peter Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Best. Danny Best lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer flicks the ball with his head. Kelvin Ince is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.06
Brian Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Naoko Kaita. Naoko Kaita makes a probing pass to Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Des Cole. Des Cole powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.42
Nick Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Carlisle United kick off the second half!
48.39
Nick Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.19
Brian Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Cole who gathers it comfortably.
54.13
Scott Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Fletcher goes all the way! Scott Fletcher rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.26
Brian Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Naoko Kaita. Naoko Kaita knocks the ball forward to Des Cole. Des Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.10
Filipe Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Mcleod. Nick Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.05
Nick Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer goes all the way! Ashley Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kelvin Ince easily smothers it.
67.19
Pascal Stacchi knocks the ball forward to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.14
Brian Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Cole. Des Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.58
Naoko Kaita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Cole who gathers it comfortably.
87.47
Lomano Beckham makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele shoots from 25 yards. Robbie Cole is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Brian Nicholls brings the ball forward. Brian Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Thiele. Stefan Thiele powers a header at goal. It's there!! Robbie Cole has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
27.6%
47.4%
25%
Scorers
| Stefan Thiele 87, 90 | Ashley Shearer 39 |