Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Notts County | Notts County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Bill Naylor | B. Naylor | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Julian Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Marcus Gray | M. Gray | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Abel Nascimento | A. Nascimento | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Ben Middleton | B. Middleton | |||||||||
| Gareth Robson | G. Robson | | 48 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 44 | | Greg Black | G. Black | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | | 58 | M | | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Dave Mendez | D. Mendez | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Alun Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Sebastiao Nunes | S. Nunes | |||||||||
| John Neville | J. Neville | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Jermaine George | J. George | |||||||||
| Robert Edworthy | R. Edworthy | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Simon Barrett | S. Barrett | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Carl Eadie | C. Eadie | |||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 51 | A | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Wayne Pearce | W. Pearce | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 48 | A | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Jaime Postiga | J. Postiga | |||||||||
| Warren Vernazza | W. Vernazza | | 48 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Sylvain Carrick | S. Carrick | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Notts County. A crowd of 3,990 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Notts County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Notts County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Notts County get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Alun Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gareth Robson.
3.57
Marcus Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward to John Neville who brings the ball under control. John Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.25
0-0Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.13
0-0Abel Nascimento threads the ball through to Alun Goldberg. Alun Goldberg sees Simon Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Anthony Dublin reads it well. Good save!
14.29
Gareth Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
15.23
Sebastiao Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
16.26
0-1Dave Mendez knocks the ball forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.37
Rodrigo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.00
Nicky Cottee takes it forward alone. Nicky Cottee plays a one-two with Neil McManaman and advances towards the goal... Nicky Cottee comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.27
0-1Robert Edworthy clumsily knocks into Ben Middleton. The referee calls over Robert Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Ben Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.41
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.24
Greg Black flicks a high ball forward to Alun Goldberg who takes it down. Alun Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Simon Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Vernazza.
36.24
0-1Marcus Gray clumsily knocks into Alun Goldberg. The referee calls over Marcus Gray and warns him to calm down! Alun Goldberg runs off the knock.
39.12
Ben Middleton hacks Neil McManaman from behind! Ben Middleton is shown the yellow card! Neil McManaman runs off the knock.
40.56
Alun Goldberg hits a low pass to Jermaine George. Jermaine George finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, John Neville. John Neville shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Notts County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Reading start the second half!
51.23
Ben Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Dave Mendez collects the pass. Dave Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine George who takes it down. Jermaine George shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.35
Alun Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine George. Jermaine George makes a probing pass between the defence to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.57
Neil McManaman catches Ben Middleton on the ankles. Neil McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Ben Middleton runs off the knock.
61.49
Marcus Gray flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Cottee controls it well on his chest. With fabulous vision, Nicky Cottee plays the ball forward to John Neville. John Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
63.49
Alun Goldberg passes the ball forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine George. Some superb footwork from Jermaine George provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
75.37
Dave Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.54
1-3Notts County have made a substitution with Jaime Postiga replacing Dave Mendez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
79.46
Gareth Robson flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers collects the pass. Teddy Rodgers threads the ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Bill Naylor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Robert Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Robert Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Neville 45 Robert Edworthy 79 | Simon Barrett 16 Jermaine George 41, 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine George of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anthony Dublin (GK)
6
2. Lee Vernazza (DEF)
6
3. Marcus Gray (DEF)
6
4. James Andrews (DEF)
6
5. Gareth Robson (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Castro (MID)
7
7. Teddy Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Nicky Cottee (MID)
6
9. John Neville (ATT)
7
10. Robert Edworthy (ATT)
7
11. Neil McManaman (ATT)
7
12. Kemal Bloomer (ATT)
0
13. Adam Best (ATT)
0
14. Warren Vernazza (ATT)
0
1. Bill Naylor (GK)
6
2. Julian Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Abel Nascimento (DEF)
6
4. Ben Middleton (DEF)
5
5. Greg Black (DEF)
6
6. Dave Mendez (MID)
7
7. Alun Goldberg (MID)
8
8. Sebastiao Nunes (MID)
6
9. Jermaine George (ATT)
9
10. Simon Barrett (ATT)
8
11. Carl Eadie (ATT)
7
12. Wayne Pearce (MID)
0
13. Jaime Postiga (MID)
6
14. Sylvain Carrick (MID)
0