Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Reading. A crowd of 15,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Arsenal and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.05
0-0Seyni Vanvynckt threads a neat ball through to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal rushes past Graham Vassell! Craig Mcgreal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Luis Faria happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.29
0-0Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcgreal collects the pass. Craig Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira directs the ball goalwards with his head but Albert Pirri reads it well. Well saved!
6.33
0-0Graham Vassell clumsily knocks into Frederico Oliveira. The referee calls over Graham Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Oliveira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.55
0-0Mateus Pelado threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.54
0-0Luis Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado sees Daniel Prieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Prieto shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
33.48
Seyni Vanvynckt breaks forward. Seyni Vanvynckt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Seyni Vanvynckt shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.27
Graham Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto makes a simple pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Mateus Pelado. Mateus Pelado powers a header at goal. Gavin James comfortably picks it out of the air!
36.22
Hassan Abdellaoui darts forward. Hassan Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Albert Pirri didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.48
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcgreal controls it well on his chest. Craig Mcgreal tries a spectacular long range effort but Albert Pirri is on top of it.
39.46
Gavin Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Prieto who takes it down. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Abdellaoui.
40.20
Adolfo Gutierrez sees space and advances. Adolfo Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos makes a looping header on goal. Gavin James gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.07
0-1Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Croft. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
47.49
Anton Schwabl knocks the ball forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas threads a neat ball through to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Albert Pirri reads it well. Fabulous save!
49.44
Seyni Vanvynckt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.28
Adolfo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos edges inside the box! Rafael Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
59.13
With vision, Sylvain Gascoigne laces a through ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.07
0-1Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Loic Lachuer replacing Luis Faria, Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado and Neil Mccall replacing Daniel Prieto .Reading have made a substitution with Lomano Tiler replacing Craig Mcgreal .
61.09
Moustapha El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.05
Hassan Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas threads a neat ball through to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.44
Fouad Fertout threads a neat ball through to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Albert Pirri manages to gather it.
67.24
Tim Summerbell hacks Moustapha El-Karkouri from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moustapha El-Karkouri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.36
Liam Croft flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Vega who takes it down. Mauricio Vega whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Albert Pirri picks it out of the air!
77.26
Reading have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Moustapha El-Karkouri .
81.46
Seyni Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
83.57
Adolfo Gutierrez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adolfo Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.31
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Neil Mccall 84 | Fouad Fertout 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fouad Fertout of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Pirri (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Luis Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Vassell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gavin Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Gutierrez (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eben Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mateus Pelado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Loic Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tim Summerbell (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Neil Mccall (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Gavin James (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fouad Fertout (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Frederico Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adilson Lodewijks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |