Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chesterfield are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Reading kicking off!
3.52
Brendan Copping knocks the ball forward to Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.52
Reading are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chesterfield's defence.
9.19
Peter Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Peters. Brian Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.15
Fredrik Draper sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Draper goes all the way! Fredrik Draper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Gavin Gerrard manages to keep it out.
12.48
Paul Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray goes all the way! Syd Mowbray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Syd Mowbray scores for Reading!!
15.18
Kieron Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Draper. Fredrik Draper threads the ball through to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.17
Felipe Flores makes a probing pass to Brendan Copping. Brendan Copping surges forward with the ball. Brendan Copping sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.58
Brian Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Benali. Chris Benali shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.12
Trevor Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ripley. Shaun Ripley knocks the ball forward to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.39
Brendan Copping hacks Fredrik Draper from behind! The referee calls over Brendan Copping and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Draper grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.11
Craig Green clumsily knocks into Steve Armstrong. The referee calls over Craig Green and shows him a yellow card! Steve Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.14
Craig Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Benali. Chris Benali shoots from distance. Jason Mills easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Chesterfield kicking off!
47.27
Paul Oliver hacks Craig Green from behind! The referee calls over Paul Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Craig Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.13
Brendan Copping takes it forward alone. Brendan Copping whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.49
Brian Peters passes the ball forward to Chris Benali. Chris Benali shoots from distance. Jason Mills easily smothers it.
57.27
Brendan Copping makes a simple pass to Chris Benali. Chris Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.28
Billy Lowe knocks the ball forward to Brian Peters. Brian Peters makes a simple pass to Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Terry.
61.38
Steve Armstrong threads the ball through to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.41
Clive Drake catches Marcel Weigel on the ankles. The referee calls over Clive Drake and warns him to calm down! Marcel Weigel stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.20
Peter Sturridge brings the ball forward. Peter Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.10
Craig Green hacks Steve Armstrong from behind! Craig Green is given a warning by the referee! Steve Armstrong runs off the knock.
79.09
Brian Peters sees space and advances. Brian Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.52
Brian Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Mills who gathers it comfortably.
85.11
Billy Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Copping. Brendan Copping knocks the ball forward to Marcel Weigel. Marcel Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Mills who gathers it comfortably.
89.11
Graham Mowbray hacks Brian Peters from behind! Graham Mowbray is warned by the referee! Brian Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Syd Mowbray of Reading

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.0561797752809 vs 44.9438202247191
Play Area
Home team third: 20.22%, Midfield: 51.69%, Away team third: 28.09%