Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,664 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Gareth Robson threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro advances with the ball. Rodrigo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
3.01
Gareth Robson brings the ball forward. Gareth Robson makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
6.23
0-0Teddy Rodgers decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Rodgers edges inside the box! Teddy Rodgers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
10.27
Jonathan Mendonca hits a low pass to Edward Power. Edward Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.47
Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Edward Power who takes it down. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.49
Jon Peckham takes it forward alone. Jon Peckham deftly passes the ball to Alan Benali, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Alan Benali provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.20
1-0Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.45
Nicky Cottee plays the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Galli.
27.12
1-0Neil Lua-Lua makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman but he's offside!
30.55
Ruel Mcgreal makes a strong solo run forward. Ruel Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Alan Benali controls it well on his chest. Alan Benali puts a great ball through. Norman Standing runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.35
1-0Jonathan Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Benali. Alan Benali tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Anthony Dublin!
33.08
Aaron Galli flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from outside the area but somehow Anthony Dublin manages to keep it out.
39.11
Aaron Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing shoots from 25 yards. Anthony Dublin gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
42.16
1-0Joe Deane catches Rodrigo Castro on the ankles. Joe Deane is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Castro runs off the knock.
44.02
1-0Aaron Galli barges into John Neville. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
45.00
Reading kick off!
47.54
Gareth Robson barges into Edward Power. The referee warns Gareth Robson to calm down! Edward Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.50
Aaron Galli takes a long throw-in. Kemal Thompson threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca makes a probing pass to Norman Standing. Norman Standing skips past Gareth Robson! Norman Standing tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
54.31
Joe Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
60.51
1-0Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .
65.24
Rodrigo Castro clumsily knocks into Joe Deane. The referee calls over Rodrigo Castro and shows him a yellow card! Joe Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.27
Neil Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to John Neville. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
67.14
Gareth Robson threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro hits a low pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman powers a header at goal. Vitor Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
69.16
Peter Barry comes in with a late challenge on Neil Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Peter Barry and shows him a yellow card! Neil Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.39
Neil McManaman hacks Ruel Mcgreal from behind! The referee brings Neil McManaman to one side and gives him a warning! Ruel Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.04
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .
81.56
Kemal Thompson advances with the ball. Kemal Thompson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kemal Thompson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.03
Rodrigo Castro clumsily knocks into Joe Deane. The referee brings Rodrigo Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.33
Rodrigo Castro makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Castro shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
87.17
Nicky Cottee makes a probing pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Neil McManaman who takes it down. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Craddock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Rodgers of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Robson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Neil Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vitor Sousa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Des Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kemal Thompson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aaron Galli (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Ruel Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jon Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joe Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Standing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edward Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Benali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Barry (DEF) | | 5 |
| 14. | Ledley Edwards (GK) | 6 | |