Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
0.00
0-0Reading start the match!
3.30
0-0Mike Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.59
Darius Moncur threads a neat ball through to Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gavin James manages to gather it.
9.02
0-0David Ehiogu catches Adilson Lodewijks on the ankles. David Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Adilson Lodewijks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.26
Djezon Ajas comes in with a late challenge on Mike Fortune. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.54
0-1Leandro Grether controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur threads the ball through to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin James with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
15.36
0-1John Godber runs forward with the ball. John Godber flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. David Ehiogu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.19
0-1Alpay Izzet catches Moustapha El-Karkouri on the ankles. Alpay Izzet is warned by the referee! Moustapha El-Karkouri runs off the knock.
24.30
Mauricio Vega flicks a high pass forward. Fouad Fertout collects the pass. Fouad Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Yemon Kimura manages to gather it.
26.06
Liam Croft takes it forward alone. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Yemon Kimura is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.49
Mike Fortune hacks Djezon Ajas from behind! Mike Fortune is warned by the referee! Djezon Ajas stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.21
Djezon Ajas threads the ball through to Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Yemon Kimura punches it away to safety.
45.00
Leandro Grether threads a neat ball through to Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. David Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. Reading switch their overall play to Counter Attack. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
48.13
1-1Mauricio Vega sees Isaac Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaac Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.43
Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Liam Croft collects the pass. Liam Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Isaac Green. Isaac Green whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal flicks the ball with his head but Yemon Kimura is on top of it.
53.12
1-1Mike Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. Adilson Lodewijks catches David Ehiogu on the ankles. David Ehiogu appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.40
1-1Djezon Ajas sees Isaac Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaac Green lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Kieron Lua-Lua and the loose ball is cleared up field.
59.42
With some swift thinking, Mike Fortune plays the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.23
1-1Reading have made a substitution with Lomano Tiler replacing Fouad Fertout .
69.23
1-1John Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu but the linesman indicates offside!
73.16
Seyni Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas threads a neat ball through to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Djezon Ajas is offside!
77.20
Reading have made a substitution with Graeme Hendrie replacing Djezon Ajas .
83.53
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high ball forward to Liam Croft who takes it down. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Wainwright.
85.25
Graeme Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Green. Isaac Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.40
Kieron Lua-Lua makes a strong solo run forward. Kieron Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
John Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seyni Vanvynckt.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Djezon Ajas 26 | Jason Midgley 13 David Ehiogu 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Midgley of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin James (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adilson Lodewijks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Djezon Ajas (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Isaac Green (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fouad Fertout (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graeme Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leandro Grether (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Moncur (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Godber (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jason Midgley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Hackworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mick Oakley (DEF) | 0 | |