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 Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 19,817 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Paul Mason makes a probing pass to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
3.09
Johan Deloumeau passes the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro plays a one-two with Nuno Alves and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Samuel Ribeiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin James smothers it!
4.01
1-0Hassan Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seyni Vanvynckt. Seyni Vanvynckt sees Craig Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
8.55
1-0Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
10.12
1-0Garry Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves makes a simple pass to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro threads the ball through to David Rego but he's offside!
12.55
Johan Deloumeau flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Alves collects the pass. Nuno Alves threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Diaz and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Eugenio Izquierdo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
14.24
1-0It's a corner kick. Nuno Alves loops the ball over to the far post. David Rego side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
15.47
Nuno Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Diaz is offside!
16.53
Without breaking stride, Samuel Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves runs straight at the defence! Nuno Alves shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Gavin James effortlessly smothers it!
22.44
Garry Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves makes a probing pass to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro sees Eugenio Izquierdo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin James is on top of his game. Well saved!
24.03
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri who brings the ball under control. Moustapha El-Karkouri lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. With a superhuman jump, Frederico Oliveira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Reading are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.50
Johan Deloumeau flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Alves threads a neat ball through to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from long range. Solid save from Gavin James. What a great pair of hands!
33.19
1-0Craig Mcgreal barges into Paul Mason. The referee warns Craig Mcgreal to calm down! Paul Mason runs off the knock.
36.47
Hassan Abdellaoui comes in with a late challenge on Filippo Chianese. The referee brings Hassan Abdellaoui to one side and gives him a warning! Filippo Chianese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.52
Nuno Alves sees Samuel Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but Gavin James is on top of his game. Nice save!
45.00
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Reading kick off!
48.19
Anton Schwabl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anton Schwabl whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.15
Samuel Ribeiro makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
59.10
Samuel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.17
1-0Reading have made a substitution with Lomano Tiler replacing Craig Mcgreal .
61.25
Nuno Alves flicks a high ball forward to David Rego who takes it down. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.48
Nuno Alves threads a neat ball through to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.20
Eugenio Izquierdo threads the ball through to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin James manages to keep it out.
73.27
Johan Deloumeau threads a neat ball through to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to David Rego but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.42
Nuno Alves sees Marcos Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Diaz passes the ball forward to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.09
Reading have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Moustapha El-Karkouri .
78.18
Djezon Ajas chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.11
2-1Fouad Fertout flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Ajas collects the pass. Djezon Ajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.30
Liam Croft sees a break and surges forward. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
31.4%
40%
28.6%
Scorers
| Fouad Fertout 4, 85 Lomano Tiler 78 | Filippo Chianese 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fouad Fertout of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin James (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fouad Fertout (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Frederico Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adilson Lodewijks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Jo Riise (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johan Deloumeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nuno Alves (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Filippo Chianese (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | David Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcos Diaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfredo Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony King (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Carlton (GK) | 0 | |