Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Brentford. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Reading and Brentford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Reading and Brentford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.06
0-0Heriberto Nieves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah makes a simple pass to Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.57
0-0Colin Burley barges into João Barrera. Colin Burley is given a warning by the referee! João Barrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.58
João Barrera clumsily knocks into Evangelos Boutaris. João Barrera is given a warning by the referee! Evangelos Boutaris stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
0-0Heriberto Nieves chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Barrera. João Barrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Jesper Van Thiel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Gargo. Christian Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.45
0-0Colin Burley makes a probing pass to Luis Santos. Luis Santos passes the ball forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Yassine Mokrani.
21.40
Ismael Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Burley.
22.30
Oluwashegun Babayaro makes a probing pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Mokrani who gathers it comfortably.
24.28
Ismael Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
27.45
0-0Thomas Ibertsberger catches Elbekay Hadji on the ankles. The referee calls over Thomas Ibertsberger and shows him a yellow card! Elbekay Hadji gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.30
Joel Yrjonpoika controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.17
Oluwashegun Babayaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Bridges.
44.12
Nigel Bridges hits it upfield. João Barrera lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Mark Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brentford kick off!
49.29
Guerino Triuzzi makes a simple pass to Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Engels.
53.18
1-0Ismael Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.33
Luis Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Yassine Mokrani.
63.56
Luis Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Bridges.
66.39
Joel Yrjonpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger lofts in a cross ball towards João Barrera. João Barrera powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Mark Dugbatey!
67.38
Elbekay Hadji knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro sees space and advances. Oluwashegun Babayaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Engels.
73.45
Elbekay Hadji sees a break and surges forward. Elbekay Hadji threads the ball through to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.35
Joel Yrjonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull lofts in a cross ball towards João Barrera. João Barrera heads the ball goalwards but Mark Dugbatey is on top of it.
87.38
Christian Gargo makes a probing pass to Thomas Ibertsberger. Thomas Ibertsberger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Burley.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers