Match Report


York CityYork City     ReadingReading
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
Steven SwiftS. Swift35
G
1
G
61Anthony DublinA. Dublin
Brian BarmbyB. Barmby56
D
2
D
58Lee VernazzaL. Vernazza
Eoin BeckhamE. Beckham50
D
3
D
52Phil LaycockP. Laycock
Nick BlackN. Black52
D
4
D
52Marcus GrayM. Gray
Syd BarryS. Barry46
D
5
D
47James AndrewsJ. Andrews
Lomano WhelanL. Whelan46
M
6captain
M
57Rodrigo CastroR. Castro
Stanley WetherallS. Wetherall57
M
captain7
M
53Teddy RodgersT. Rodgers
Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge49
M
8
M
50Nicky CotteeN. Cottee
Leon GriffinL. Griffin42
A
9
A
54Glynn PerryG. Perry
Neil TaylorN. Taylor50
A
10
A
50Neil McManamanN. McManaman
Eoin CooperE. Cooper52
A
11
A
50Kemal BloomerK. Bloomer
 
Brian HenryB. Henry38
M
12
G
55Ian RiggottI. Riggott
Rio BeagrieR. Beagrie45
A
13
G
54Cyril HassliC. Hassli
Carl BenaliC. Benali43
M
14
A
47Adam BestA. Best

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at LNER Community Stadium where York City play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,248 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both York City and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.


0.00
The whistle blows and York City get the match underway!
2.55
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Neil McManaman controls it well on his chest. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Swift who gathers it comfortably.
3.55
Eoin Beckham hits it upfield. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Gray.
6.59
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Bloomer who takes it down. Kemal Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.14
Jermaine Sturridge catches Rodrigo Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.32
Marcus Gray arcs the ball upfield. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
22.52
Nicky Cottee makes a simple pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kemal Bloomer scores for Reading!!
26.13
Jermaine Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Neil Taylor collects the pass. Neil Taylor shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
33.58
Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Swift who gathers it comfortably.
34.11
Jermaine Sturridge hits a low pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
36.47
With some swift thinking, Jermaine Sturridge plays the ball forward to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.56
Eoin Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge hits a low pass to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.48
Nick Black makes a probing pass to Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Leon Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Griffin rushes past Marcus Gray! Leon Griffin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Eoin Beckham threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Sturridge. Jermaine Sturridge makes a probing pass to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. York City appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
53.31
Eoin Beckham makes a simple pass to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Neil Taylor who takes it down. Neil Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.53
Lomano Whelan surges forward with the ball. Lomano Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.29
Phil Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Black.
67.02
Teddy Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Steven Swift.
72.32
Brian Barmby threads a neat ball through to Stanley Wetherall. Stanley Wetherall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stanley Wetherall cuts inside the box! Stanley Wetherall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.36
Jermaine Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Castro. The referee brings Jermaine Sturridge to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.19
Stanley Wetherall passes the ball forward to Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.44
Stanley Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Leon Griffin. Leon Griffin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
84.24
Nick Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan threads the ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.28
Eoin Beckham plays the ball forward to Lomano Whelan. Lomano Whelan makes a probing pass to Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor threads a neat ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

York City

Reading
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Eoin Cooper 36
Leon Griffin 55
Kemal Bloomer 23

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Griffin of York City

Match Ratings
1.Steven Swift (GK)
6
2.Brian Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Beckham (DEF)
7
4.Nick Black (DEF)
6
5.Syd Barry (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Whelan (MID)
8
7.Stanley Wetherall (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Sturridge (MID)yellow card
6
9.Leon Griffin (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Neil Taylor (ATT)
7
11.Eoin Cooper (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Brian Henry (MID)
0
13.Rio Beagrie (ATT)
0
14.Carl Benali (MID)
0

1.Anthony Dublin (GK)
7
2.Lee Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Phil Laycock (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Gray (DEF)
6
5.James Andrews (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
6
7.Teddy Rodgers (MID)
6
8.Nicky Cottee (MID)
6
9.Glynn Perry (ATT)
6
10.Neil McManaman (ATT)
7
11.Kemal Bloomer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ian Riggott (GK)
0
13.Cyril Hassli (GK)
0
14.Adam Best (ATT)
0