Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | Jeff Sykes | Jeff Sykes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Alvaro Burgos | A. Burgos | |||||||||
| Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 82 | | Steffen Leonhardsen | S. Leonhardsen | |||||||||
| Adam Vassell | A. Vassell |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 | | Carlton Barrett | C. Barrett | |||||||||
| Martin Boban | M. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 | | George Kahn | G. Kahn | |||||||||
| Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | | 85 | M | | 5 | | D | 81 | | Stan Bailey | S. Bailey | |||||||||
| David Lawton | D. Lawton | | 80 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 89 | | Isaiah Peckham | I. Peckham | ||||||||
| Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | | 86 | M | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Emile Beckham | E. Beckham | |||||||||
| Ian Fenton | I. Fenton | | 79 | M | | 8 | | M | 85 | | Dion Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Antonio Bento | A. Bento |  | 84 | A | | | 9 | | M | 84 | | Adam Laver | A. Laver | ||||||||
| Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 77 | | Julian May | J. May | |||||||||
| Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 85 | | Mark Pearce | M. Pearce | |||||||||
| David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 73 | D | | 12 | | M | 72 | | Steve Terry | S. Terry | |||||||||
| Diego Di Cara | D. Di Cara |  | 78 | M | | 13 | | D | 68 | | Craig Lawrence | C. Lawrence | |||||||||
| John Bishop | J. Bishop | | 77 | A | | 14 | | A | 78 | | Eoin Newby | E. Newby | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.50
0-0Ian Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.25
Scott Mccann makes a probing pass to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alvaro Burgos.
9.42
0-0Corner kick to Reading. Stephen Mendez chips it to the near post. Adam Laver reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
16.27
Adam Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mccann who takes it down. Scott Mccann rushes past George Kahn! Scott Mccann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
26.49
0-0Emile Beckham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Emile Beckham makes a defence splitting pass to Mark Pearce. Some good footwork from Mark Pearce provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.41
Dion Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian May. Julian May shoots from outside the area but somehow Vegard Soltvedt manages to keep it out.
28.09
1-0Adam Vassell sees Stephen Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Bento who brings the ball neatly under control. Antonio Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.05
Stephen Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.21
Dion Mason receives the ball from a throw-in from Adam Laver. Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce controls it well on his chest. Mark Pearce controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian May through on goal. Julian May comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.02
David Lawton sees Helder Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alvaro Burgos reads it well. Superb keeping!
38.38
Julian May surges forward with the ball. Julian May rushes past Adam Vassell! Julian May comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Vegard Soltvedt. What a great pair of hands!
40.13
Scott Mccann brings the ball forward. Scott Mccann shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alvaro Burgos easily smothers it!
45.00
Stephen Mendez passes the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
49.47
Carlton Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Emile Beckham controls it well on his chest. Emile Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Laver. Adam Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.17
Oliver Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes collects the pass. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.51
Carlton Barrett threads a neat ball through to Julian May. Julian May knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Mason. Dion Mason advances inside the box! Dion Mason rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.51
1-2Reading have made 3 substitutions with David Kirkland replacing Martin Boban, Diego Di Cara replacing David Lawton and John Bishop replacing Helder Lopes .Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Terry replacing Emile Beckham, Craig Lawrence replacing Stan Bailey and Eoin Newby replacing Mark Pearce .
63.05
Scott Mccann makes a simple pass to John Bishop. John Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton heads the ball goalwards but Alvaro Burgos reads it well. Great keeping!
66.58
1-2Carlton Barrett threads a neat ball through to Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence takes it forward alone. Craig Lawrence threads the ball through to Steve Terry but he's offside!
77.17
Adam Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Diego Di Cara collects the pass. Diego Di Cara plays the ball forward to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez shoots from distance but Alvaro Burgos is on top of it.
78.42
1-2David Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Barrett.
79.04
Ian Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann but the linesman indicates offside!
81.30
Ian Fenton darts forward. Ian Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho but the linesman indicates offside!
84.42
David Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
85.06
Isaiah Peckham makes a simple pass to Julian May. Julian May makes a pass forward but Eoin Newby makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
87.05
Steffen Leonhardsen flicks a high pass forward to Dion Mason who brings the ball under control. Dion Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Soltvedt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Adam Vassell decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Vassell shoots from 20 yards but Alvaro Burgos is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
| Ian Fenton 28 | Julian May 49 Dion Mason 56 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian May of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Soltvedt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ian Fenton (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Antonio Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alvaro Burgos (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emile Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dion Mason (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Adam Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian May (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mark Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Terry (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Newby (ATT) | 6 | |