Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Pescara | Pescara | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | manager | David Bacon | David Bacon | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | David Renard | D. Renard | |||||||||
| Gunther Grun | G. Grun | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Rene Claes | R. Claes | |||||||||
| Hassan Abdellaoui | H. Abdellaoui |  | 77 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Mauricio Caminero | M. Caminero | ||||||||
| Adilson Lodewijks | A. Lodewijks | | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Ugo Smithe | U. Smithe | |||||||||
| Liam Croft | L. Croft | | 78 | M | | 5 | | M | 70 |  | Arnauld Masson | A. Masson | |||||||||
| Djezon Ajas | D. Ajas | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Eduardo Calvo | E. Calvo | |||||||||
| John Rankin | J. Rankin | | 74 | M | | 7 | | | M | 72 | | Robert Hosé | R. Hosé | ||||||||
| Mauricio Vega | M. Vega | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Miguel Roman | M. Roman | |||||||||
| Fouad Fertout | F. Fertout | | 85 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Anthony Butt | A. Butt | |||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | |||||||||
| Lomano Tiler | L. Tiler | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 |  | Eduardo Loureiro | E. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Seyni Vanvynckt | S. Vanvynckt | | 76 | D | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Frank Burgess | F. Burgess | |||||||||
| Moustapha El-Karkouri | M. El-Karkouri | | 84 | M | | 13 | | D | 66 | | Urvin Leiwakabessy | U. Leiwakabessy | |||||||||
| Craig Mcgreal | C. Mcgreal | | 76 | A | | 14 | | A | 73 | | Kaci Michel | K. Michel | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play Pescara in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Reading have the away goal advantage from the 1-1 first leg match. A crowd of 17,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Pescara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Pescara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off!
2.31
0-0Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball forward to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin James who gathers it comfortably.
3.17
Adilson Lodewijks makes a probing pass to Hassan Abdellaoui. Hassan Abdellaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Hassan Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rene Claes.
9.38
0-0Djezon Ajas chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas makes a convincing header but somehow Rene Claes happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.31
0-0Liam Croft clumsily knocks into Miguel Roman. The referee calls over Liam Croft and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Roman runs off the knock.
15.15
0-0Arnauld Masson threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro sees Eduardo Calvo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Eduardo Calvo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.36
1-0Mauricio Vega pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mauricio Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Croft. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.13
1-0Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to John Rankin who takes it down. John Rankin threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
26.31
Ugo Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo brings the ball forward. Eduardo Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin James with no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
32.08
1-1Adilson Lodewijks threads a neat ball through to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Ugo Smithe barges into Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.52
1-1Rene Claes comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Tiler. The referee brings Rene Claes to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.14
Richard Henderson advances with the ball. Richard Henderson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.45
Eduardo Calvo hits a low pass to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro deftly passes the ball to Eduardo Calvo, releasing him through on goal. Eduardo Calvo shoots from just inside the box but Gavin James is on top of his game. Well saved!
44.36
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Fouad Fertout holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fouad Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by David Renard!
45.00
1-1Eduardo Calvo makes a simple pass to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hansen but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Pescara start the second half!
47.13
Adilson Lodewijks kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Vega who takes it down. Mauricio Vega plays a one-two with Lomano Tiler and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Vega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from David Renard.
49.52
Arnauld Masson sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gavin James reads it well. Well saved!
54.35
Robert Hosé makes a probing pass to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Gavin James. What a save!
55.52
Ugo Smithe hits a low pass to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé skips past Hassan Abdellaoui! Hassan Abdellaoui clumsily knocks into Robert Hosé. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.24
Adilson Lodewijks knocks the ball to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Caminero.
60.10
1-1Reading have made a substitution with Craig Mcgreal replacing Lomano Tiler .
61.11
John Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Djezon Ajas who takes it down. Djezon Ajas rushes past Rene Claes! Some good footwork from Djezon Ajas provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
63.01
Robert Hosé runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Hosé knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Gavin James!
66.23
John Rankin makes a probing pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Renard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.44
Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Renard.
68.35
1-1Mauricio Vega takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Mauricio Caminero reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.57
Gunther Grun drives a long ball upfield. Richard Henderson plays a one-two with Craig Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Richard Henderson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.28
Eduardo Calvo sees space and advances. Eduardo Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.44
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Vega collects the pass. Mauricio Vega flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson controls it well on his chest. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.43
Liam Croft hits a low pass to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rene Claes.
77.15
Reading have made a substitution with Moustapha El-Karkouri replacing Djezon Ajas .
81.06
Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hansen who brings the ball under control. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunther Grun.
84.22
Adilson Lodewijks flicks a high pass forward. John Rankin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
87.55
Rene Claes flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Calvo controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Calvo plays the ball forward to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Mauricio Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Gavin James. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Richard Henderson slowly runs up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Eduardo Loureiro takes a stuttering run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Craig Mcgreal slowly runs up. David Renard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Anthony Butt takes a cautious run up but it skews horrendously wide!
Fouad Fertout steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Matt Hansen takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Gavin James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Adilson Lodewijks takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin James (GK)
8
2. Gunther Grun (DEF)
6
3. Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
4. Adilson Lodewijks (DEF)
6
5. Liam Croft (MID)
6
6. Djezon Ajas (MID)
7
7. John Rankin (MID)
6
8. Mauricio Vega (MID)
7
9. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
9
11. Lomano Tiler (ATT)
6
12. Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF)
0
13. Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)
6
14. Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6
1. David Renard (GK)
8
2. Rene Claes (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
6
4. Ugo Smithe (DEF)
6
5. Arnauld Masson (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Calvo (MID)
8
7. Robert Hosé (MID)
7
8. Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9. Anthony Butt (ATT)
7
10. Matt Hansen (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
7
12. Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13. Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
0
14. Kaci Michel (ATT)
0