Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     ReadingReading
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph ShieldsR. Shields47
G
1
G
62Anthony DublinA. Dublin
Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger64
D
2
D
50James AndrewsJ. Andrews
Chris DichioC. Dichio56
D
3
D
48Gareth RobsonG. Robson
Lomano KirklandL. Kirkland43
D
4
D
48Neil Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Kevin BanksK. Banks37
D
5
D
45Richard SinclairR. Sinclair
Jason MikeJ. Mike63
M
6captain
M
59Rodrigo CastroR. Castro
Wayne RichardsW. Richards50
M
captain7
M
54Teddy RodgersT. Rodgers
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray56
A
8
M
51Nicky CotteeN. Cottee
Morris ShearerM. Shearer55
A
9
A
56John NevilleJ. Neville
Adrian CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri52
A
10
A
54Robert EdworthyR. Edworthy
Dean MilliganD. Milligan52
A
11
A
52Neil McManamanN. McManaman
 
Chris BowerC. Bower48
A
12
A
51Kemal BloomerK. Bloomer
Aaron JosephA. Joseph48
A
13
A
48Warren VernazzaW. Vernazza
Sylvain LeeS. Lee47
M
14
M
45Billy IzzetB. Izzet

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,955 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.


0.00
Reading kick off the first half!
4.50
Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.56
Neil Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
14.23
Rodrigo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Schnellinger.
15.55
Gareth Robson hacks Eoin Mowbray from behind! The referee brings Gareth Robson to one side and gives him a warning! Eoin Mowbray runs off the knock.
18.21
Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.54
Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer rushes past James Andrews! Morris Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Neil Lua-Lua!
24.38
Jason Mike sees a break and surges forward. Jason Mike rushes past Gareth Robson! Jason Mike shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.31
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Dean Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Milligan plays a one-two with Eoin Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Dean Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.16
James Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Rodgers who brings the ball under control. Teddy Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
32.26
Nicky Cottee knocks the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.02
Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.58
Kevin Banks sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Banks flicks a high pass forward to Morris Shearer who brings the ball under control. Morris Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.37
Seeing Kevin Banks's attacking run, Lomano Kirkland quickly throws the ball into his path. Kevin Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Richards. With some swift thinking, Wayne Richards plays the ball forward to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to Eoin Mowbray, releasing him through on goal. Eoin Mowbray strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
Rodrigo Castro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.11
Rodrigo Castro barges into Jason Mike. Rodrigo Castro is given a warning by the referee! Jason Mike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.37
Neil Lua-Lua advances with the ball. Neil Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.48
Richard Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ralph Shields had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
66.16
Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy runs straight at the defence! Robert Edworthy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.42
Jason Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri threads the ball through into the box. Eoin Mowbray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.13
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sylvain Lee replacing Adrian Cadamarteri .
81.46
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.45
Neil Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee sees John Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Kirkland.
87.58
Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.30
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ralph Shields had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Reading
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
37.7%
40.3%
22.1%

Scorers
Eoin Mowbray 39, 44
John Neville 7, 60
Robert Edworthy 63
Neil McManaman 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Edworthy of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Shields (GK)
6
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Banks (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
6
7.Wayne Richards (MID)
7
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
11.Dean Milligan (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Lee (MID)
6

1.Anthony Dublin (GK)
6
2.James Andrews (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Robson (DEF)
5
4.Neil Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
5.Richard Sinclair (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
7
7.Teddy Rodgers (MID)
7
8.Nicky Cottee (MID)
6
9.John Neville (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Robert Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil McManaman (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13.Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0
14.Billy Izzet (MID)
0