Match Report


AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon     ReadingReading
Adrian RoosAdrian Roos Aleksandar Nikolov Aleksandar Nikolov
Scott MortonS. Morton71
G
captain1
G
66Patrick MatthewsP. Matthews
Christian RothC. Roth56
D
2
D
62Dietmar GötzD. Götz
Francisco VieiraF. Vieira59
D
3
D
60David SoaresD. Soares
Peter OakleyP. Oakley59
D
4
D
72Neil EtheringtonN. Etherington
Tom Van LoenhoutT. Van Loenhout68
M
5
M
70Patricio GuerreroP. Guerrero
Nigel RobsonN. Robson59
M
6
M
56Roberto LimaR. Lima
Christian HöferC. Höfer60
M
7
M
56Marc BartschM. Bartsch
Mustapha MarletM. Marlet59
M
8
M
58Ian MurrayI. Murray
Marvin CharltonM. Charlton64
A
9
A
67Luciano ColleL. Colle
Aladino AmbrosiA. Ambrosi67
A
10captain
A
74Nuno SousaN. Sousa
Carlos PrietoC. Prieto63
A
11
A
59Omer ByrneO. Byrne
 
Liam WeaverL. Weaver55
D
12
D
57Stephen SounessS. Souness
Amedeo CarnascialiA. Carnasciali60
M
13
M
53Gavin GowerG. Gower
Philipp EberleP. Eberle61
A
14
A
55Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Reading. A crowd of 19,953 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AFC Wimbledon and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mason.


0.00
AFC Wimbledon get the match underway!
6.01
Patricio Guerrero clumsily knocks into Peter Oakley. The referee calls over Patricio Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Peter Oakley runs off the knock.
9.07
Peter Oakley makes a simple pass to Christian Höfer. Christian Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton shoots from outside the area but somehow Patrick Matthews manages to keep it out.
10.29
Christian Höfer catches Roberto Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Lima runs off the knock.
14.07
Peter Oakley clumsily knocks into Omer Byrne. The referee calls over Peter Oakley and shows him a yellow card! Omer Byrne stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.14
Nigel Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton plays a one-two with Aladino Ambrosi and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marvin Charlton provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.24
Roberto Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Guerrero. Patricio Guerrero makes a probing pass to Marc Bartsch but he's offside!
22.01
With vision, Christian Roth plays the ball forward to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.45
Tom Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward to Aladino Ambrosi who brings the ball under control. Aladino Ambrosi lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.26
Roberto Lima makes a probing pass to Omer Byrne. Omer Byrne plays a one-two with Roberto Lima and rushes in on goal... Francisco Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Omer Byrne. Omer Byrne appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.13
Christian Höfer advances with the ball. Christian Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Patrick Matthews. What a save!
36.53
Francisco Vieira takes it forward alone. Francisco Vieira threads the ball through to Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Matthews who gathers it comfortably.
38.11
Nigel Robson brings the ball forward. Nigel Robson rushes past Dietmar Götz! Some silky footwork from Nigel Robson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.10
David Soares flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Götz who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Götz decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Götz shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Christian Roth clumsily knocks into Omer Byrne. Christian Roth is shown the yellow card! Omer Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Amedeo Carnasciali replacing Nigel Robson. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
48.47
With vision, Tom Van Loenhout laces a through ball forward to Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Etherington.
49.50
With a delightful solo run, Christian Roth stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. With a superhuman jump, Aladino Ambrosi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Patrick Matthews is on top of it.
51.11
Tom Van Loenhout hits a low pass to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
53.54
Peter Oakley makes a simple pass to Christian Höfer. Christian Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Amedeo Carnasciali who brings the ball under control. Amedeo Carnasciali shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.01
Amedeo Carnasciali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Amedeo Carnasciali kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Höfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.47
Marvin Charlton sees Aladino Ambrosi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aladino Ambrosi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
59.54
Amedeo Carnasciali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Götz.
60.09
Reading have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Souness replacing David Soares and Gavin Gower replacing Roberto Lima .
61.10
Marc Bartsch surges forward with the ball. Marc Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Murray. Ian Murray makes a deft header but it is miles over!
63.23
Mustapha Marlet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.37
Francisco Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Carnasciali. Amedeo Carnasciali threads a neat ball through to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.26
Tom Van Loenhout sees a break and surges forward. Tom Van Loenhout shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.40
Neil Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Bartsch. Marc Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero. Patricio Guerrero plays a quick one-two with Nuno Sousa and rushes in on goal... Patricio Guerrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Guerrero!
77.05
Reading have made a substitution with Callum Naysmith replacing Omer Byrne .
78.05
Stephen Souness takes a quick throw-in, which Neil Etherington takes on the chest. Neil Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. With imagination, Stephen Souness plays the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Bartsch. Marc Bartsch rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
79.49
Christian Roth knocks the ball forward to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi passes the ball forward to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Götz.
81.24
Amedeo Carnasciali hits a low pass to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.58
Marc Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.13
Stephen Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Gower. Gavin Gower plays the ball forward to Ian Murray. Ian Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Peter Oakley comes in with a late challenge on Callum Naysmith. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Wimbledon

Reading
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
24.7%
43.5%
31.8%

Scorers
Tom Van Loenhout 22
Aladino Ambrosi 65
Patricio Guerrero 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aladino Ambrosi of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Scott Morton (GK)
6
2.Christian Roth (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Francisco Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Peter Oakley (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Tom Van Loenhout (MID)goal scored
9
6.Nigel Robson (MID)
8
7.Christian Höfer (MID)yellow card
6
8.Mustapha Marlet (MID)
6
9.Marvin Charlton (ATT)
7
10.Aladino Ambrosi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Carlos Prieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Liam Weaver (DEF)
0
13.Amedeo Carnasciali (MID)
7
14.Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0

1.Patrick Matthews (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Götz (DEF)
6
3.David Soares (DEF)
6
4.Neil Etherington (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Guerrero (MID)goal scored
8
6.Roberto Lima (MID)
6
7.Marc Bartsch (MID)
7
8.Ian Murray (MID)
6
9.Luciano Colle (ATT)
6
10.Nuno Sousa (ATT)
7
11.Omer Byrne (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Souness (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Gower (MID)
6
14.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6