Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Hull City. A crowd of 18,135 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Shaun Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.55
0-0Vicente Valenzuela brings the ball forward. Vicente Valenzuela tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.20
Shaun Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Rúben Lozano. Rúben Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Bridges.
15.08
0-1Bjorn Otto Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Lozano. Rúben Lozano heads the ball goalwards. Yassine Mokrani is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.17
0-1Neil Carrick hacks Joao Nascimento from behind! The referee calls over Neil Carrick and warns him to calm down! Joao Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.45
Ismael Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.41
Samir Engels makes a simple pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.26
Christian Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Trustfull. Bryan Trustfull knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.17
Patrick Magnenat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Bragstad. Bjorn Otto Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.14
2-1Ismael Abdullah hacks Shaun Platt from behind! The referee calls over Ismael Abdullah and warns him to calm down! Shaun Platt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Reading start the second half!
47.54
Willy De Abreu threads the ball through to Shaun Platt. Shaun Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Nascimento.
48.14
Heriberto Nieves kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Gargo. Christian Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.40
Neil Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Christian Gargo. Neil Carrick is warned by the referee again! Christian Gargo runs off the knock.
54.43
Willy De Abreu chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Platt. Shaun Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Ball!
65.37
Christian Gargo makes a simple pass to Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Magnenat.
69.49
2-2Samir Engels hacks Francisco Contreras from behind! The referee calls over Samir Engels and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Contreras runs off the knock.
71.12
Shaun Platt threads the ball through to Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras whips in a cross ball towards Jason Ball. Jason Ball connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.48
2-2Nigel Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Gargo. Christian Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Mark Addo manages to gather it comfortably.
75.03
Vicente Valenzuela hacks Nwankwo Lofthouse from behind! The referee calls over Vicente Valenzuela and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Lofthouse runs off the knock.
78.54
Shaun Platt sees space and advances. Shaun Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.20
Willy De Abreu makes a simple pass to Shaun Platt. Shaun Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.56
Samir Engels makes a probing pass to Christian Gargo. Christian Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Bernal. Nelson Bernal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Addo who gathers it comfortably.
84.37
Bjorn Otto Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras lofts in a cross ball towards Rúben Lozano. Rúben Lozano directs the ball goalwards with his head but Yassine Mokrani is on top of it.
85.22
2-2Hull City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Nigel Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Valenzuela. Vicente Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Régis. Matthew Régis goes all the way! Matthew Régis shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Mark Addo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%
Scorers
| Nelson Bernal 22 Matthew Régis 26, 91 | Rúben Lozano 15 Jason Ball 54 |