0.00 0-0

Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!

3.07 0-0

Adam Vassell hits a low pass to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton plays the ball forward to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!

6.49 0-1

Gilles Cottee flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Jahn who takes it down. Rainer Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vegard Soltvedt had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!

9.41 0-1

Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Ian Fenton who brings the ball under control. Ian Fenton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

10.38 0-1

Andy Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma 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. Superb keeping!

12.54 0-1

Edgar Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Vegard Soltvedt is on top of it.

14.15 0-1

David Lawton sees Duarte Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ivan Howey!

15.51 0-1

Sveinn Kjartansson sees Gilles Cottee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. With a superhuman jump, Farid Salhi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Martin Boban sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!

16.01 0-1

Edgar Quaresma decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Farid Salhi and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Edgar Quaresma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

20.08 0-1

Andy Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma collects the pass. Edgar Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

24.36 0-1

Ian Fenton hits a low pass to Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann plays a quick one-two with David Lawton and rushes in on goal... Scott Mccann shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Howey smothers it!

26.40 0-1

Hermann Haraldur flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn collects the pass. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

30.33 0-1

Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Cottee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Cottee edges inside the box! Gilles Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!

32.56 0-1

Stephen Mendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Mendez shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Howey easily smothers it!

45.00 0-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-1

Reading start the second half!

49.34 0-1

Nicholas Craddock comes in with a late challenge on Ian Fenton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Fenton runs off the knock.

49.34 0-1

Free kick to Reading just outside the area...

52.41 1-1

Duarte Moutinho calmly steps up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! Ivan Howey had no chance!!

54.11 1-1

With vision, Scott Mccann laces a through ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

55.19 1-1

David Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Ivan Howey.

59.46 1-1

Edgar Quaresma plays the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Kirkland.

60.34 1-1

Reading have made 2 substitutions with Diego Di Cara replacing David Lawton and John Bishop replacing Antonio Bento .

63.57 1-1

Diego Di Cara kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ivan Howey manages to gather it.

66.25 1-1

Stephen Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mendez shoots from distance but it is miles over!

69.43 1-1

Sveinn Kjartansson hacks Stephen Mendez from behind! The referee calls over Sveinn Kjartansson and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

71.50 1-1

Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hermann Haraldur.

75.56 1-1

Sveinn Kjartansson clumsily knocks into Diego Di Cara. The referee warns Sveinn Kjartansson to calm down! Diego Di Cara runs off the knock.

77.36 1-1

Andy Mckay pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Andy Mckay stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Mckay plays a scrappy one-two with Farid Salhi and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Andy Mckay provides some space. He shoots at goal. Vegard Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!

83.05 2-1

David Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Ian Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards John Bishop. John Bishop fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

87.29 2-1

Hermann Haraldur clumsily knocks into Duarte Moutinho. The referee brings Hermann Haraldur to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

89.54 2-1

David Kirkland surges forward with the ball. David Kirkland advances with the ball. David Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!

90.00 2-1

The whistle indicates full-time!