Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Milburn | J. Milburn |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
| Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | James Andrews | J. Andrews | |||||||||
| Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Gareth Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Neil Lua-Lua | N. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Richard Sinclair | R. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith |  | 47 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 59 |  | Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | ||||||||
| Ross Lloyd | R. Lloyd | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | |||||||||
| James Southgate | J. Southgate | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | John Neville | J. Neville | |||||||||
| Wayne Newby | W. Newby | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | ||||||||
| Francis Marr | F. Marr | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | |||||||||
| Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | | 47 | D | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Dale Wright | D. Wright | | 46 | G | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Kai Prantl | K. Prantl |  | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Billy Izzet | B. Izzet | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,579 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.36
0-0Teddy Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.37
Gareth Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. John Neville collects the pass. John Neville whips in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Reading are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.23
1-0James Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.24
1-0Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.22
James Andrews passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to John Neville. John Neville shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.34
Neil Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.55
Patrick Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Lloyd. Ross Lloyd threads the ball through to Francis Marr. Francis Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Andrews.
28.57
Neil Lua-Lua sees Rodrigo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high ball forward to John Neville who takes it down. John Neville plays a one-two with Neil McManaman and rushes in on goal... John Neville comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.29
Hugo Leon threads a neat ball through to Francis Marr. Francis Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.08
Gareth Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Robert Edworthy controls it well on his chest. Robert Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Cutler.
44.56
Ross Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
57.22
Neil Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Teddy Rodgers makes a probing pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.04
James Southgate makes a probing pass to Wayne Newby. Wayne Newby whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
66.38
1-0Nicky Cottee hits a low pass to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards John Neville. John Neville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but John Milburn reads it well. Well saved!
67.42
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.42
Don Naysmith advances with the ball. Don Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
75.07
1-0Hugo Leon catches Richard Sinclair on the ankles. The referee warns Hugo Leon to calm down! Richard Sinclair runs off the knock.
77.48
Ross Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marr. Francis Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.47
Richard Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to John Neville who takes it down. John Neville shoots from 20 yards. John Milburn gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.06
Don Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Don Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
25.8%
42.4%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Milburn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ross Lloyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Wayne Newby (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Francis Marr (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dale Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Prantl (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Neville (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Robert Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Vernazza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Izzet (MID) | 0 | |