Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Newcastle United | Newcastle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Sienna Lowery | Sienna Lowery | |||||||||||||||||
| Jason Mills | J. Mills |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Jon Dahl Beck | J. Beck | |||||||||
| Duncan Lumsdon | D. Lumsdon | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Daniel McManaman | D. McManaman | |||||||||
| Kieron Bailey | K. Bailey | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Patrick Perry | P. Perry | |||||||||
| Trevor Stamp | T. Stamp | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Steve Cottee | S. Cottee | |||||||||
| Steven Clegg | S. Clegg | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Chris Naylor | C. Naylor | |||||||||
| Fredrik Draper | F. Draper | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Augustine Akinbiyi | A. Akinbiyi | |||||||||
| Paul Oliver | P. Oliver | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | Tómas Skarphédinsson | T. Skarphédinsson | |||||||||
| Steve Armstrong | S. Armstrong | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Ugo Woodcock | U. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Leonel Rosario | L. Rosario |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Kieron Marsden | K. Marsden | |||||||||
| Syd Mowbray | S. Mowbray | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 |  | Vegard Leonhardsen | V. Leonhardsen | |||||||||
| Trevor Lua-Lua | T. Lua-Lua | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Gavin Smith | G. Smith | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 9,040 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
3.35
0-0Patrick Perry threads the ball through to Augustine Akinbiyi. Augustine Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.28
0-0Augustine Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
14.02
0-0Augustine Akinbiyi makes a probing pass to Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith makes a probing pass to Vegard Leonhardsen but he's offside!
16.59
0-1Chris Naylor threads the ball through to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden threads the ball through to Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.12
Tómas Skarphédinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
24.29
Kieron Bailey makes a simple pass to Steve Armstrong. Steve Armstrong makes a simple pass to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Cottee.
27.33
0-1Fredrik Draper takes it forward alone. Fredrik Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jon Dahl Beck is on top of it.
30.56
0-1Duncan Lumsdon hacks Vegard Leonhardsen from behind! Duncan Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Vegard Leonhardsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.47
Chris Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith knocks the ball forward to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jason Mills!
36.52
0-1Tómas Skarphédinsson hacks Kieron Bailey from behind! The referee calls over Tómas Skarphédinsson and warns him to calm down! Kieron Bailey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.32
Tómas Skarphédinsson passes the ball forward to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen goes all the way! Vegard Leonhardsen rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jason Mills!
39.57
Daniel McManaman threads the ball through to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock sees a break and surges forward. Ugo Woodcock plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Smith and rushes in on goal... Ugo Woodcock shoots from just inside the box. Jason Mills easily smothers it.
40.57
Patrick Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Akinbiyi. Augustine Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen passes the ball forward to Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jason Mills is on top of it.
44.26
Patrick Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jason Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
49.27
Fredrik Draper takes it forward alone. Fredrik Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Cottee.
51.47
Tómas Skarphédinsson barges into Trevor Stamp. Tómas Skarphédinsson is given another warning by the referee! Trevor Stamp grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.01
Daniel McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine Akinbiyi. Augustine Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Smith. Gavin Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.05
Paul Oliver threads the ball through to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.55
Augustine Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.45
Fredrik Draper threads the ball through to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.48
Steve Armstrong barges into Chris Naylor. Steve Armstrong is given a warning by the referee! Chris Naylor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.48
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.12
Kieron Bailey knocks the ball forward to Steve Armstrong. Steve Armstrong makes a simple pass to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Cottee.
79.10
Augustine Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.57
Duncan Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Steve Armstrong. Steve Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Jon Dahl Beck has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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