Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Davis Kalkerts | Davis Kalkerts | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Dublin | A. Dublin |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Wayne Brand | W. Brand | |||||||||
| Lee Vernazza | L. Vernazza | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Phil Laycock | P. Laycock | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | |||||||||
| Marcus Gray | M. Gray | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| James Andrews | J. Andrews | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Hugo Leon | H. Leon | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Castro | R. Castro |  | 58 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Eoin Lua-Lua | E. Lua-Lua | ||||||||
| Teddy Rodgers | T. Rodgers | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Colin Ferdinand | C. Ferdinand | |||||||||
| Nicky Cottee | N. Cottee | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | James Southgate | J. Southgate | |||||||||
| Glynn Perry | G. Perry | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Danny Finney | D. Finney | |||||||||
| Neil McManaman | N. McManaman | | 50 | A | | 10 | | | A | 53 | | Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | ||||||||
| Adam Best | A. Best | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Ben Bastin | B. Bastin | |||||||||
| Ian Riggott | I. Riggott | | 55 | G | | 12 | | D | 46 | | Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Cyril Hassli | C. Hassli |  | 54 | G | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Norman Stamp | N. Stamp | |||||||||
| Billy Izzet | B. Izzet | | 43 | M | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Seth James | S. James | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,739 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reading are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.42
0-0Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.59
Teddy Rodgers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Rodgers shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.30
0-0Marcus Gray knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Neil McManaman who brings the ball under control. Neil McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.15
0-0Phil Laycock clumsily knocks into Colin Ferdinand. Phil Laycock is warned by the referee! Colin Ferdinand runs off the knock.
22.50
Nicky Cottee hits a low pass to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Wayne Brand. Excellent save.
27.51
Nicky Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Best. Adam Best shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
30.05
Phil Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Rodgers. Teddy Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
32.33
Teddy Rodgers threads the ball through to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman skips past Robert Huckerby! Neil McManaman takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.28
James Southgate sees Danny Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Finney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.02
With some swift thinking, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman cuts inside the box! Neil McManaman takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.17
Phil Laycock clumsily knocks into James Southgate. The referee brings Phil Laycock to one side and gives him another warning! James Southgate runs off the knock.
39.02
0-0Reading are in full control of this game.
40.15
0-1Syd Le Tissier sees Colin Ferdinand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Bastin. Ben Bastin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
44.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
49.02
Teddy Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry collects the pass. Glynn Perry shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
51.13
Nicky Cottee threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry rushes past Syd Le Tissier! Glynn Perry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
61.20
0-1James Southgate surges forward with the ball. James Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.08
0-1Glynn Perry clumsily knocks into Patrick Cutler. Glynn Perry is shown the yellow card! Patrick Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
Hugo Leon barges into Nicky Cottee. The referee calls over Hugo Leon and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Cottee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.50
Eoin Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Finney. Danny Finney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.39
Nicky Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Adam Best collects the pass. Adam Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Brand who gathers it comfortably.
78.22
Patrick Cutler runs up as Syd Le Tissier takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Patrick Cutler threads a neat ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon surges forward with the ball. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.10
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Adam Best controls it well on his chest. Adam Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.49
James Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Teddy Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McManaman. Neil McManaman connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
87.46
Neil McManaman clumsily knocks into Patrick Cutler. Neil McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Cutler runs off the knock.
89.25
James Southgate flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Midgley who takes it down. Nicholas Midgley shoots from distance. Anthony Dublin gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lee Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcus Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Teddy Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicky Cottee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Glynn Perry (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Neil McManaman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Adam Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Hassli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wayne Brand (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Eoin Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Ferdinand (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | James Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Danny Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ben Bastin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Stamp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth James (ATT) | 0 | |