Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | Armenio Parada | Armenio Parada | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Anton Götz | A. Götz | |||||||||
| Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Robert Gray | R. Gray | |||||||||
| Adam Vassell | A. Vassell | | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 | | Jermaine Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Martin Boban | M. Boban |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 |  | Claus Myssing | C. Myssing | |||||||||
| Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | | 85 | M | | 5 | | M | 82 |  | Eugenio Moriero | E. Moriero | |||||||||
| David Lawton | D. Lawton | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 87 | | Morris Bailey | M. Bailey | |||||||||
| Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | | 86 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 |  | Jose Vega | J. Vega | |||||||||
| Ian Fenton | I. Fenton | | 79 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Mick Vassell | M. Vassell | |||||||||
| Antonio Bento | A. Bento |  | 84 | A |  | | 9 | | | A | 85 | | Morris Marr | M. Marr | |||||||
| Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Trevor Murphy | T. Murphy | |||||||||
| Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 | | Wes Terry | W. Terry | |||||||||
| David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 73 | D | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Simon Masur | S. Masur | |||||||||
| Diego Di Cara | D. Di Cara | | 78 | M | | 13 | | M | 79 | | Alistair Weaver | A. Weaver | |||||||||
| John Bishop | J. Bishop | | 78 | A | | 14 | | A | 81 | | Norman Best | N. Best | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Adam Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Morris Marr. Adam Vassell is given a warning by the referee! Morris Marr runs off the knock.
3.48
Stephen Mendez barges into Eugenio Moriero. The referee brings Stephen Mendez to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Moriero runs off the knock.
4.43
0-0Duarte Moutinho hacks Morris Bailey from behind! The referee calls over Duarte Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Morris Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.16
0-0Eugenio Moriero threads the ball through to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.47
David Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
12.29
Helder Lopes catches Jose Vega on the ankles. The referee warns Helder Lopes to calm down! Jose Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.16
Oliver Birkwald knocks the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.35
Claus Myssing clumsily knocks into Helder Lopes. The referee brings Claus Myssing to one side and gives him a warning! Helder Lopes runs off the knock.
16.11
0-0Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. David Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Lawton shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Anton Götz!
18.41
Robert Gray hits a low pass to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Wes Terry who brings the ball under control. Wes Terry shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
20.24
Jermaine Smith makes a probing pass to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Murphy who brings the ball under control. Trevor Murphy shoots from long range but Vegard Soltvedt is on top of it.
21.20
22.50
David Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Anton Götz manages to gather it.
24.22
Stephen Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
26.55
Jose Vega receives the ball from a throw-in from Jermaine Smith. Jose Vega threads a neat ball through to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.20
0-1Jose Vega knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Marr and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Moriero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.27
0-1Robert Gray takes a long throw-in. Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Vassell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Trevor Murphy takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Martin Boban blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.28
Martin Boban threads a neat ball through to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Fenton threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Mendez!
38.59
David Lawton takes it forward alone. David Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
39.53
Scott Mccann threads a neat ball through to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Scott Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.50
Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Morris Marr controls it well on his chest. Morris Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Wes Terry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Morris Marr takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Martin Boban.
49.02
Morris Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry whips the ball goalwards with his head. Vegard Soltvedt easily picks it out of the air!
53.49
Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Ian Fenton controls it well on his chest. Ian Fenton shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Anton Götz.
54.43
1-1Mick Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.18
1-1Morris Bailey threads a neat ball through to Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Birkwald.
57.17
Claus Myssing flicks a high ball forward to Jose Vega who takes it down. Jose Vega sees a break and surges forward. Jose Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey rockets a shot on goal. Vegard Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.20
Adam Vassell threads the ball through to Martin Boban. Martin Boban sees David Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Lawton shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.30
1-1Reading have made 3 substitutions with David Kirkland replacing Martin Boban, Diego Di Cara replacing David Lawton and John Bishop replacing Helder Lopes .Cambridge United have made a substitution with Alistair Weaver replacing Jose Vega .
61.37
David Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Ian Fenton collects the pass. Ian Fenton shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
66.43
Morris Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Kirkland.
71.06
Stephen Mendez flicks a high ball forward to John Bishop who takes it down. John Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.17
Diego Di Cara takes a long throw-in. Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mendez controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Anton Götz had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
77.48
Oliver Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Bento laces a through ball forward to John Bishop. John Bishop edges inside the box! John Bishop takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Anton Götz manages to gather it.
78.37
Adam Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Kirkland. David Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Kirkland shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.03
Jermaine Smith flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Weaver who brings the ball under control. Alistair Weaver hits a low pass to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
87.14
2-1Mick Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Diego Di Cara. The referee calls over Mick Vassell and warns him to calm down! Diego Di Cara carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.08
Alistair Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Mick Vassell who brings the ball under control. Mick Vassell shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Vegard Soltvedt. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mendez of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Soltvedt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Boban (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Scott Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Lawton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Ian Fenton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Anton Götz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Robert Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jermaine Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Morris Bailey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morris Marr (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Trevor Murphy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Masur (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Norman Best (ATT) | 0 | |