Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 4,583 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Reading get the match underway!
8.48
0-0Clive Christie catches Nigel Watson on the ankles. The referee calls over Clive Christie and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Watson runs off the knock.
9.07
0-0Isaiah Croft threads the ball through to Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen goes all the way! Hannes Ziegenhagen tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.01
0-0Tommy Hughes makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Best. Danny Best knocks the ball forward to Nigel Watson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.17
George Milburn barges into Nigel Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.58
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 balloons it over the crossbar!
21.28
Neil Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Jeffers. Lee Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham goes all the way! Craig Sheringham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.35
0-0Mansfield Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Reading's defence.
33.26
Filipe Martins makes a probing pass to Pascal Stacchi. Pascal Stacchi makes a probing pass to Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.00
Nick Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.54
Tommy Hughes threads the ball through to Peter Burgess. Peter Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Best. Danny Best whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
42.25
1-0Peter Burgess makes a simple pass to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Danny Best and rushes in on goal... Ashley Shearer shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Dean Summerbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Nick Mcleod sees a break and surges forward. Nick Mcleod shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Mansfield Town kicking off!
53.27
Clive Christie passes the ball forward to Isaiah Croft. Isaiah Croft passes the ball forward to Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.11
Mansfield Town are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.34
Mansfield Town are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.00
Clive Christie advances with the ball. Clive Christie advances with the ball. Clive Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Ziegenhagen but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.04
1-0Raynald Matingou hacks Peter Burgess from behind! Raynald Matingou is given a warning by the referee! Peter Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.37
1-0Filipe Martins threads the ball through to Peter Burgess. Peter Burgess makes a probing pass to Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer shoots from long range but Dean Summerbell is on top of it.
79.44
Peter Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Best. Danny Best whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
87.04
1-0Sebastián Godoy brings the ball forward. Sebastián Godoy chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Martins.
90.00
Peter Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Shearer. Ashley Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastián Godoy.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
47.4%
25%
Scorers