Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     ReadingReading
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Stewart Anderson Stewart Anderson
Matías FrancoM. Franco82
G
1
G
74Gavin JamesG. James
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish73
D
2
D
76Anton SchwablA. Schwabl
Rodney WauR. Wau73
D
3captain
D
76Seyni VanvyncktS. Vanvynckt
Jan SchulzeJ. Schulze71
D
4
D
78Hassan AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
Ross DelaneyR. Delaney77
M
5
M
79Liam CroftL. Croft
Modeste SongM. Song80
M
6
M
78Djezon AjasD. Ajas
Gilles TolleyG. Tolley78
M
captain7
M
84Moustapha El-KarkouriM. El-Karkouri
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson75
M
8
M
80Mauricio VegaM. Vega
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs78
A
9
A
78Isaac GreenI. Green
Stefan VöllerS. Völler76
A
10
A
85Fouad FertoutF. Fertout
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa78
A
11
A
78Lomano TilerL. Tiler
 
Carlton CarltonC. Carlton75
M
12
D
75Adilson LodewijksA. Lodewijks
Herve YapiH. Yapi74
M
13
M
69Graeme HendrieG. Hendrie
Clive FroggattC. Froggatt72
A
14
A
76Craig McgrealC. Mcgreal

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Hassan Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Liam Croft. Liam Croft threads a neat ball through to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.01
Duncan Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
4.13
It's a corner kick which Gilles Tolley takes quickly, playing the ball short to Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
6.03
Ross Delaney plays the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs runs straight at the defence! Duncan Hibbs comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Hibbs!
9.21
Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high ball forward to Isaac Green who takes it down. Isaac Green plays the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dalglish.
14.00
Modeste Song flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Tolley who takes it down. Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Simón Figueroa comfortably collects the pass. Simón Figueroa makes a probing pass between the defence to Stefan Völler. Some good footwork from Stefan Völler provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
15.32
Rodney Wau sees Ross Delaney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Delaney flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Völler who takes it down. Stefan Völler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
16.32
With imagination, Djezon Ajas plays the ball forward to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Green. Isaac Green gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.26
Mauricio Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Croft. Liam Croft tries a spectacular long range effort but Matías Franco is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
21.59
Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward to Djezon Ajas who brings the ball under control. Djezon Ajas advances with the ball. Djezon Ajas shoots from 25 yards. Matías Franco gets down and covers it.
24.25
Trevor Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.48
Anton Schwabl flicks a high pass forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri who brings the ball under control. Moustapha El-Karkouri passes the ball forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
28.52
Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Simón Figueroa who brings the ball under control. Simón Figueroa tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.10
Stefan Völler barges into Anton Schwabl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Schwabl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Anton Schwabl threads a neat ball through to Djezon Ajas. Seeing a gap ahead, Djezon Ajas plays the ball forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matías Franco manages to gather it.
34.25
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Modeste Song holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hibbs makes a great pass forward. Gilles Tolley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.24
Rodney Wau clumsily knocks into Isaac Green. The referee calls over Rodney Wau and warns him to calm down! Isaac Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.37
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Croft. Liam Croft whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
47.45
Liam Croft brings the ball forward. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matías Franco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.36
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Ross Delaney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Delaney makes a probing pass to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.09
Garry Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Abdellaoui.
57.01
Isaac Green makes a probing pass to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri lofts in a cross ball towards Isaac Green. Isaac Green makes a convincing header. Matías Franco punches it away to safety.
59.17
Djezon Ajas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Green. Isaac Green whips in a cross ball towards Liam Croft. Liam Croft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Matías Franco manages to gather it.
60.49
Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Carlton replacing Gilles Tolley and Herve Yapi replacing Trevor Thompson .Reading have made a substitution with Craig Mcgreal replacing Lomano Tiler .
65.37
Ross Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hibbs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.38
Djezon Ajas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout advances inside the box! Garry Dalglish clumsily knocks into Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.15
Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a simple pass to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Matías Franco.
72.22
Mauricio Vega takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Craig Mcgreal comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Matías Franco is on top of it.
73.26
Hassan Abdellaoui sees Craig Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mcgreal rushes past Rodney Wau! Craig Mcgreal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Matías Franco!
75.57
Rodney Wau makes a simple pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
77.03
Reading have made a substitution with Graeme Hendrie replacing Djezon Ajas .
81.33
Garry Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney makes a probing pass to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
83.00
Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a probing pass to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dalglish.
89.03
Liam Croft flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcgreal collects the pass. Craig Mcgreal shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Moustapha El-Karkouri comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Carlton. The referee calls over Moustapha El-Karkouri and shows him a yellow card! Carlton Carlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Reading
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%

Scorers
Duncan Hibbs 6
Isaac Green 16
Liam Croft 42
Lomano Tiler 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Liam Croft of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Matías Franco (GK)
8
2.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Rodney Wau (DEF)
6
4.Jan Schulze (DEF)
6
5.Ross Delaney (MID)
7
6.Modeste Song (MID)
6
7.Gilles Tolley (MID)
6
8.Trevor Thompson (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stefan Völler (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Simón Figueroa (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Carlton (MID)
6
13.Herve Yapi (MID)
6
14.Clive Froggatt (ATT)
0

1.Gavin James (GK)
6
2.Anton Schwabl (DEF)
6
3.Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF)
6
4.Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
7
5.Liam Croft (MID)goal scored
9
6.Djezon Ajas (MID)
7
7.Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)yellow card
6
8.Mauricio Vega (MID)
6
9.Isaac Green (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Tiler (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Adilson Lodewijks (DEF)
0
13.Graeme Hendrie (MID)
6
14.Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6