Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | Anthony Connelly | Anthony Connelly | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Des Burgess | D. Burgess | |||||||||
| Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 | | Dean Bishop | D. Bishop | |||||||||
| Adam Vassell | A. Vassell | | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Romero P. Aguilar | R. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Martin Boban | M. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 |  | Felipe Espinoza | F. Espinoza | |||||||||
| Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | | 85 | M | | 5 | | D | 72 |  | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| David Lawton | D. Lawton | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Gavin Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | | 86 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 85 |  | Nelson Garza | N. Garza | ||||||||
| Ian Fenton | I. Fenton | | 79 | M | | 8 | | A | 77 | | Ruel Thomson | R. Thomson | |||||||||
| Antonio Bento | A. Bento |  | 84 | A | | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Francisco Hacembruch Romero | F. Romero | ||||||||
| Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 |  | Clinton Stewart | C. Stewart | |||||||||
| Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 |  | Anthony Haller | A. Haller | |||||||||
| David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 73 | D | | 12 | | M | 77 | | Scott Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Diego Di Cara | D. Di Cara |  | 78 | M | | 13 | | A | 75 | | Jan Ritzinger | J. Ritzinger | |||||||||
| John Bishop | J. Bishop | | 78 | A | | 14 | | D | 77 | | Sebastiao Ferreira | S. Ferreira | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to AFC Bournemouth. 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 AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.49
0-0Nelson Garza flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who takes it down. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.46
0-0Gavin Hendry takes it forward alone. Gavin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Garza who takes it down. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Vegard Soltvedt as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.27
0-0Nelson Garza takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Ian Fenton gets to the ball and clears it up field.
12.42
Oliver Birkwald picks a pass forward to Adam Vassell. Adam Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho sees Helder Lopes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Helder Lopes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Des Burgess. What a great pair of hands!
14.36
0-0Duarte Moutinho clumsily knocks into Romero P. Aguilar. The referee calls over Duarte Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Aguilar runs off the knock.
15.34
0-0Adam Vassell threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.44
Oliver Birkwald threads the ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.11
0-1Gavin Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Thomson who takes it down. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza connects with a diving header. It's there!! Vegard Soltvedt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.59
Felipe Espinoza threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Aguilar. Romero P. Aguilar threads the ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
30.19
Felipe Espinoza sees Nelson Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hacembruch Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Hacembruch Romero whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vegard Soltvedt with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
33.33
Felipe Espinoza takes it forward alone. Felipe Espinoza threads a neat ball through to Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart skips past Martin Boban! Some silky footwork from Clinton Stewart provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Vegard Soltvedt is on top of it.
34.15
Martin Boban threads a neat ball through to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton hits a low pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Des Burgess easily gets down and covers it.
36.43
David Lawton plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.12
Nelson Garza threads the ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Boban.
39.53
David Lawton threads a neat ball through to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.13
Nelson Garza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Soltvedt who gathers it comfortably.
42.49
Ian Fenton passes the ball forward to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reading!
45.00
Romero P. Aguilar darts forward. Romero P. Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Haller controls it well on his chest. Anthony Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vegard Soltvedt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Stephen Mendez threads a neat ball through to David Lawton. David Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Des Burgess had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
51.37
Clinton Stewart threads a neat ball through to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson shoots from distance. Vegard Soltvedt comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.40
2-2Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Haller collects the pass. Anthony Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Martin Boban. That should have been a goal!
55.39
Nelson Garza catches Antonio Bento on the ankles. Nelson Garza is shown the yellow card! Antonio Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.39
2-2AFC Bournemouth are dictating the run of play here today.
60.51
2-2Reading have made 3 substitutions with David Kirkland replacing Martin Boban, Diego Di Cara replacing David Lawton and John Bishop replacing Antonio Bento .
63.46
Anthony Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Haller and advances towards the goal... Francisco Hacembruch Romero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Vegard Soltvedt. Excellent save.
66.23
Romero P. Aguilar breaks forward. Romero P. Aguilar makes a probing pass to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Vegard Soltvedt keeps it out!
67.26
Francisco Hacembruch Romero surges forward with the ball. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza heads the ball goalwards. Vegard Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.56
Nelson Garza chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.01
Stephen Mendez makes a probing pass to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Moutinho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Ian Fenton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Des Burgess comfortably smothers it!
77.00
Adam Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.14
Nelson Garza threads a neat ball through to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruel Thomson through on goal. Some silky footwork from Ruel Thomson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.09
Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a high pass forward. John Bishop shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Dean Bishop clumsily knocks into John Bishop. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
83.27
Romero P. Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by David Kirkland.
84.12
2-2It's a corner kick. Nelson Garza loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Stephen Mendez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
85.54
Gavin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.58
Oliver Birkwald sees Diego Di Cara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes controls it well on his chest. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Gavin Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Vassell.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Garza of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Soltvedt (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Lawton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Ian Fenton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Des Burgess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dean Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Aguilar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felipe Espinoza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nelson Garza (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ruel Thomson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Clinton Stewart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |