Match Report


ReadingReading     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Zac ClayZac Clay Keith Mcdonald Keith Mcdonald
Peter MendoncaP. Mendonca70
G
1
G
87Steinar TessemS. Tessem
Christian CourtoisC. Courtois60
D
2
D
77Nigel NewbyN. Newby
Hauke GötzH. Götz62
D
3
D
85Mike MoncurM. Moncur
Omer LisbieO. Lisbie66
D
4
D
85Úlfar AdalbjarnarsonÚ. Adalbjarnarson
Titus MayT. May73
D
5
M
76Ruslan KaravayevR. Karavayev
Nick LuzhnyN. Luzhny67
M
6
M
82Wes GallagherW. Gallagher
Jason PearsonJ. Pearson69
M
7captain
M
73Artur CostaA. Costa
Copain De GierC. De Gier55
M
8
M
79John RoyceJ. Royce
Peter WoodgateP. Woodgate71
A
captain9
A
86Eddie DaviesE. Davies
Kieron WindassK. Windass71
A
10
A
81Martín ColomboM. Colombo
Steve NaylorS. Naylor70
A
11
A
84Ade OkochaA. Okocha
 
Luca ZolaL. Zola59
G
12
D
81Martin FerrerM. Ferrer
Franceco SgròF. Sgrò66
A
13
M
78Max JobsonM. Jobson
Steve GascoigneS. Gascoigne69
M
14
A
85Moustapha ElhamdaouiM. Elhamdaoui

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.


0.00
Reading kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
Omer Lisbie advances with the ball. Omer Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.33
Omer Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Copain De Gier. Copain De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Steve Naylor controls it well on his chest. Steve Naylor threads a neat ball through to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nigel Newby.
8.24
Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward. Ade Okocha holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ade Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. With a superhuman jump, Martín Colombo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.48
Ruslan Karavayev threads a neat ball through to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
28.07
Nigel Newby makes a probing pass to Wes Gallagher. Wes Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Martín Colombo who brings the ball under control. Martín Colombo shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
30.41
Jason Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Pearson shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Steinar Tessem.
34.57
John Royce plays the ball forward to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies makes a looping header on goal. Peter Mendonca punches it away to safety.
36.13
Mike Moncur hits a low pass to Wes Gallagher. Wes Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.44
Copain De Gier flicks a high pass forward to Peter Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Peter Woodgate shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Steinar Tessem smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading have changed their lineup with Franceco Sgrò replacing Kieron Windass. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.02
Nick Luzhny clumsily knocks into John Royce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.06
Copain De Gier sees Peter Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Woodgate shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.06
Mike Moncur pushes up the pitch. Mike Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Peter Mendonca.
54.18
It's a corner kick. John Royce kicks a low ball out wide. Martín Colombo rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
55.17
Hauke Götz catches Martín Colombo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martín Colombo runs off the knock.
59.10
Nick Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò threads the ball through to Peter Woodgate but he's offside!
60.22
Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Martin Ferrer replacing Nigel Newby and Max Jobson replacing Artur Costa .
61.23
Mike Moncur flicks a high pass forward. John Royce collects the pass. John Royce decides to run forward with the ball. John Royce whips in a cross ball towards Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha heads the ball goalwards but Peter Mendonca is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
63.13
Franceco Sgrò barges into Mike Moncur. The referee brings Franceco Sgrò to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.26
John Royce advances with the ball. John Royce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter Mendonca.
68.08
It's a corner kick. Wes Gallagher kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mike Moncur takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Hauke Götz.
69.44
Ruslan Karavayev deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.04
Ruslan Karavayev threads the ball through to Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.52
With great vision, Max Jobson plays the ball forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.17
Omer Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Martín Colombo. Omer Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Martín Colombo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.32
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson threads a neat ball through to Max Jobson. With imagination, Max Jobson picks a pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
84.43
Wes Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
87.03
Ruslan Karavayev knocks the ball forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Titus May comes in with a late challenge on Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.48
John Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Davies. Eddie Davies powers a header at goal. Solid save from Peter Mendonca.
90.00
Wes Gallagher sees space and advances. Wes Gallagher shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Reading

Manchester United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
13
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
32.5%
45%
22.5%

Scorers
Martín Colombo 8, 54
Eddie Davies 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martín Colombo of Manchester United

Match Ratings
1.Peter Mendonca (GK)
8
2.Christian Courtois (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Götz (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Titus May (DEF)
6
6.Nick Luzhny (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jason Pearson (MID)
6
8.Copain De Gier (MID)
6
9.Peter Woodgate (ATT)
6
10.Kieron Windass (ATT)
6
11.Steve Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.Luca Zola (GK)
0
13.Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
5
14.Steve Gascoigne (MID)
0

1.Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2.Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
3.Mike Moncur (DEF)
7
4.Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
6
5.Ruslan Karavayev (MID)
7
6.Wes Gallagher (MID)
7
7.Artur Costa (MID)
6
8.John Royce (MID)
7
9.Eddie Davies (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Martín Colombo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ade Okocha (ATT)
7
 
12.Martin Ferrer (DEF)
6
13.Max Jobson (MID)
6
14.Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
0