0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Reading kick off!

2.47 1-0

Adam Vassell flicks a high pass forward. David Lawton collects the pass. David Lawton plays the ball forward to Shaun Godber. Shaun Godber cuts inside the box! Shaun Godber takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

6.23 1-0

Paolo Myers comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Birkwald. The referee brings Paolo Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Birkwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

8.36 1-1

Robert Hackworth hits a low pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers rushes past Oliver Birkwald! Paolo Myers tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

12.41 1-1

Stephen Mendez catches Ben Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Mendez to one side and gives him a warning! Ben Mcgreal carries on, but is struggling a bit.

14.11 1-1

Adam Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Godber. Shaun Godber puts a great ball through. Duarte Moutinho runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

15.19 1-1

Aaron Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

16.26 1-1

David Lawton threads the ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.

18.51 2-1

Stephen Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Haynes collects the pass. Kemal Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

22.49 2-1

Craig Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Ben Mcgreal who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Ben Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!

24.36 2-1

Paul Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers cuts inside the box! Paolo Myers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!

26.19 2-1

Oliver Birkwald runs forward with the ball. Oliver Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward. David Lawton controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Lawton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!

27.56 2-1

Adam Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mendez who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes cuts inside the box! Helder Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Artur Ripanu!

28.37 2-1

Robert Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

32.50 2-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Boban plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

39.06 2-2

Paolo Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aaron Byrne!

45.00 2-2

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 2-2

Newcastle United kick off the second half!

47.01 2-3

Frank Lineker passes the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne threads a neat, attacking ball through to Del Fenton. Del Fenton takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vegard Soltvedt had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!

51.03 2-3

Craig Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Carter. Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Deane who brings the ball under control. Kevin Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne but the referee indicates it's offside!

54.34 2-3

Martin Boban threads the ball through to David Lawton. David Lawton threads the ball through to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

57.44 2-3

Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward to Frank Lineker who brings the ball under control. Frank Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Deane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Frank Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Vegard Soltvedt. Excellent save.

60.16 2-3

Reading have made 3 substitutions with Gary Allman replacing Martin Boban, Danny Cottee replacing David Lawton and Bernard Wome replacing Helder Lopes .

67.22 2-4

Robert Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers plays the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne cuts inside the box! Aaron Byrne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

72.52 2-4

Frank Lineker threads a neat ball through to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Birkwald.

73.48 2-4

Kemal Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho powers a header at goal. Solid save from Artur Ripanu.

77.06 2-4

Del Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Byrne who takes it down. Aaron Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

79.47 2-4

Gary Allman hacks Frank Lineker from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Lineker runs off the knock.

83.09 2-4

Aaron Byrne clumsily knocks into Adam Vassell. The referee brings Aaron Byrne to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

84.43 2-4

Frank Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lockley collects the pass. Paul Lockley rushes past Gary Allman! Paul Lockley takes a shot at goal but is denied by Vegard Soltvedt. Excellent save.

85.39 3-4

Oliver Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome plays a one-two with Kemal Haynes and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bernard Wome provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Artur Ripanu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

89.01 3-4

Robert Hackworth makes a probing pass to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Allman.

90.00 3-4

Stephen Mendez receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Cottee. Stephen Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

90.00 3-4

The whistle blows full-time!