Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.41
0-0Alun Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs collects the pass. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.00
0-0Alun Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs makes a probing pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.11
Tomás Tellez threads a neat ball through to Herve Yapi. Herve Yapi flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs collects the pass. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin James who gathers it comfortably.
9.49
Liam Croft threads the ball through to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Moutinho.
10.23
0-0Anton Schwabl knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunther Grun. Gunther Grun makes a simple pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Tomás Tellez catches Lomano Tiler on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.39
0-1Alun Cooper sees Ross Delaney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Delaney makes a probing pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin James with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
21.58
Alun Cooper makes a probing pass to Tomás Tellez. Tomás Tellez flicks a high ball forward to Simón Figueroa who takes it down. Simón Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seyni Vanvynckt.
24.03
Stefan Völler surges forward with the ball. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.10
Showing composure, Gilles Tolley plays the ball forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
30.36
0-2Gilles Tolley advances with the ball. Gilles Tolley shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gavin James!
33.36
Simón Figueroa passes the ball forward to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.03
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Moustapha El-Karkouri picks a pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Cesar Moutinho!
38.43
Gilles Tolley knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.57
0-2Tomás Tellez clumsily knocks into Craig Mcgreal. The referee warns Tomás Tellez to calm down! Craig Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.33
Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson collects the pass. Richard Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Craig Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Richard Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Matías Franco!
44.15
Modeste Song brings the ball forward. Modeste Song whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin James with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Fouad Fertout replacing Mauricio Vega and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
51.08
Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson collects the pass. Richard Henderson sees Liam Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
54.41
0-3Richard Henderson clumsily knocks into Tomás Tellez. Richard Henderson is shown the yellow card! Tomás Tellez runs off the knock.
55.55
Moustapha El-Karkouri clumsily knocks into Gilles Tolley. Moustapha El-Karkouri is shown the yellow card! Gilles Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
Moustapha El-Karkouri barges into Cesar Moutinho. Moustapha El-Karkouri is warned by the referee! Cesar Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.04
Anton Schwabl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Matías Franco manages to keep it out.
65.56
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Richard Henderson who brings the ball under control. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.53
Gilles Tolley takes it forward alone. Gilles Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.58
Herve Yapi makes a probing pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
74.44
1-3Gilles Tolley takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gunther Grun reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.34
Gilles Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.12
1-3Reading have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Liam Croft .Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Rodney Wau replacing Cesar Moutinho .
78.14
Gilles Tolley threads a neat ball through to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Schwabl.
83.05
Ross Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Völler who brings the ball under control. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin James who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Seyni Vanvynckt sees space and advances. Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. John Rankin comfortably collects the pass. John Rankin shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
33.3%
42.7%
24%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Modeste Song of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin James (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gunther Grun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) |   | 7 |
| 8. | Mauricio Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Henderson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adilson Lodewijks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fouad Fertout (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matías Franco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cesar Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Tellez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Modeste Song (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Gilles Tolley (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Herve Yapi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Hibbs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Simón Figueroa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Rodney Wau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Kaiser (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |