Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Chris Thatcher | C. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Darius Unsworth | D. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Phil Laycock | P. Laycock | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Peter Maclean | P. Maclean | |||||||||
| Marcus Gray | M. Gray | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Gary Palmer | G. Palmer | |||||||||
| Nick Marr | N. Marr | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Alexander Höfer | A. Höfer | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 58 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Anthony Gordon | A. Gordon | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Adam Brown | A. Brown | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 |  | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Glynn Perry | G. Perry | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Damien Mcleod | D. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 50 | A | | 10 | | | A | 54 | | Craig Standing | C. Standing | ||||||||
| Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | |||||||||
| Ian Riggott | I. Riggott | | 55 | G | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Warren Gordon | W. Gordon | |||||||||
| Cyril Hassli | C. Hassli |  | 54 | G | | 13 | | D | 49 | | Carl Elliott | C. Elliott | |||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 47 | A | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Jose Semedo | J. Semedo | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,195 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reading and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.29
0-0Phil Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.24
0-0Teddy Rodgers barges into Adam Brown. The referee calls over Teddy Rodgers and shows him a yellow card! Adam Brown runs off the knock.
6.32
0-0Nicky Cottee passes the ball forward to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Unsworth.
9.26
0-0Rodrigo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hendry. The referee brings Rodrigo Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.43
0-0Teddy Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Chris Thatcher manages to keep it out.
15.50
0-1Adam Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Dublin with no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
20.17
Neil Hendry passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
21.34
Nicky Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.00
Nick Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. With imagination, Teddy Rodgers laces a weighted ball forward to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Glynn Perry scores for Reading!!
33.28
Phil Laycock advances with the ball. With vision, Phil Laycock plays the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.29
Kemal Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Gary Palmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Palmer runs off the knock.
44.18
Phil Laycock threads a neat ball through to Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee advances with the ball. Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Some silky footwork from Glynn Perry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Thatcher with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
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. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United get the second half underway!
47.51
2-1Craig Standing catches Nick Marr on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Standing to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Marr carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.35
Peter Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Adam Brown collects the pass. Adam Brown advances with the ball. Adam Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.24
Nicky Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Unsworth.
57.39
Teddy Rodgers hacks Adam Brown from behind! Teddy Rodgers is warned by the referee! Adam Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.28
Marcus Gray breaks forward. Marcus Gray brings the ball forward. Marcus Gray finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.29
2-1Torquay United have made a substitution with Jose Semedo replacing Damien Mcleod .
61.31
Rodrigo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
66.41
Phil Laycock clumsily knocks into Craig Standing. The referee calls over Phil Laycock and shows him a yellow card! Craig Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.00
Marcus Gray threads a neat ball through to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Bloomer controls it well on his chest. Kemal Bloomer cuts inside the box! Kemal Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Chris Thatcher gets down and covers it.
69.09
Adam Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
71.21
Neil Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Jose Semedo who takes it down. Jose Semedo plays a quick one-two with Craig Standing and rushes in on goal... Jose Semedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.21
Phil Laycock makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
78.26
Nick Marr threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro makes a simple pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
87.05
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.15
Glynn Perry catches Alexander Höfer on the ankles. The referee brings Glynn Perry to one side and gives him a warning! Alexander Höfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%
Scorers
| Glynn Perry 24, 44 | Paul Duberry 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Perry of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lee Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Laycock (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Marcus Gray (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nick Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Glynn Perry (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ian Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Hassli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |