Match Report
| Wycombe Wanderers | Wycombe Wanderers |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin | |||||||||
| Gilles Cutler | G. Cutler | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Adrian Bishop | A. Bishop | | 45 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Phil Laycock | P. Laycock | ||||||||
| David Taylor | D. Taylor | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Marcus Gray | M. Gray | |||||||||
| Nicholas Adams | N. Adams | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | James Andrews | J. Andrews | |||||||||
| Mike Potts | M. Potts | | 51 | M | | 6 | | | M | 58 |  | Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro | ||||||||
| Paul King | P. King | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Jermaine Mortensen | J. Mortensen | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Rio White | R. White | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Glynn Perry | G. Perry | |||||||||
| Julian Midgley | J. Midgley | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | |||||||||
| Rio Montague | R. Montague | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Kemal Bloomer | K. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Tim Marshall | T. Marshall | | 47 | A | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Ian Riggott | I. Riggott | |||||||||
| Danny Peckham | D. Peckham | | 40 | M | | 13 | | G | 54 |  | Cyril Hassli | C. Hassli | |||||||||
| Liam Mckay | L. Mckay | | 40 | D | | 14 | | A | 47 | | Adam Best | A. Best | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Reading in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
2.48
0-0Jermaine Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Rio Montague. Rio Montague jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.31
Rodrigo Castro makes a simple pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
6.19
0-0Rodrigo Castro catches Jermaine Mortensen on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Jermaine Mortensen runs off the knock.
15.51
0-0James Andrews makes a beautiful solo run. James Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Cutler.
21.49
0-0Kemal Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Bishop. The referee calls over Kemal Bloomer and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Bishop stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.39
0-0James Andrews takes it forward alone. James Andrews knocks the ball forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry makes a probing pass to Kemal Bloomer but he's offside!
24.28
Phil Laycock hits a low pass to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.53
Kemal Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Bishop. Kemal Bloomer is warned by the referee! Adrian Bishop runs off the knock.
27.48
Mike Potts sees Rio White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio White sees Julian Midgley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Julian Midgley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.34
0-0Paul King sees space and advances. Paul King threads the ball through into the box. Phil Laycock barges into Rio Montague. Penalty for Wycombe Wanderers!!
30.34
0-0The referee points to the spot..
31.01
Rio White takes a stuttering run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.50
0-0Nicholas Adams passes the ball forward to Rio White. Rio White makes a probing pass between the defence to Rio Montague. Phil Laycock catches Rio Montague on the ankles. Rio Montague appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.50
James Andrews plays the ball forward to Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Law who gathers it comfortably.
42.47
Teddy Rodgers makes a simple pass to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.31
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gilles Cutler plays the ball forward to Paul King. Paul King flicks a high pass forward to Rio White who brings the ball under control. Rio White skips past Phil Laycock! Rio White takes a shot at goal but Lee Vernazza is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
0-0Jermaine Mortensen makes a simple pass to Rio Montague. Rio Montague shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off!
53.18
Teddy Rodgers hits a low pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.51
Gilles Cutler sees Paul King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul King flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.09
Jermaine Mortensen flicks a high ball forward to Rio White who takes it down. Rio White threads a neat ball through to Julian Midgley. Marcus Gray hacks Julian Midgley from behind! Penalty not given!!
60.43
Adrian Bishop takes a quick throw-in, which David Taylor takes on the chest. David Taylor pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Taylor threads a neat ball through to Rio Montague. Rio Montague knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Gray.
61.06
Marcus Gray surges forward with the ball. Marcus Gray flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Perry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
63.09
Teddy Rodgers passes the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman plays a one-two with Glynn Perry and rushes in on goal... Neil McManaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Reading are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.19
Nicky Cottee hits a low pass to Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer plays a one-two with Neil McManaman and advances towards the goal... Kemal Bloomer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.29
Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. David Taylor hacks Neil McManaman from behind! Neil McManaman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.01
Marcus Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.23
James Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bloomer. Kemal Bloomer makes a probing pass to Glynn Perry but he's offside!
78.03
Teddy Rodgers sees Kemal Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Billy Law.
79.33
James Andrews takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. David Taylor reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.42
Mike Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Rio White. Rio White lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.29
Marcus Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Cottee. Nicky Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry plays a one-two with Kemal Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Glynn Perry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
David Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Adams. Nicholas Adams flicks a high ball forward to Rio Montague who takes it down. Rio Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley makes a deft header but Anthony Dublin is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.1%
43.5%
30.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Rodgers of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilles Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Taylor (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul King (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Mortensen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rio White (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Julian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Montague (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tim Marshall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Peckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lee Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Laycock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Marcus Gray (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | James Andrews (DEF) | 9 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Glynn Perry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kemal Bloomer (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Ian Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Hassli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Best (ATT) | 0 | |