Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 19,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Reading and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
3.12
Steve Bolton threads the ball through to Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.50
Muzzy Bulent barges into Nuno Reis. The referee calls over Muzzy Bulent and warns him to calm down! Nuno Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.49
Jacob Draper passes the ball forward to Adam Henry. Adam Henry knocks the ball forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood passes the ball forward but Daniel Fernandes is offside!
8.45
Adam Henry sees a break and surges forward. Adam Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Wise.
9.51
Jacob Draper advances with the ball. Jacob Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Claus Conteh.
15.23
Carlton Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham goes all the way! Terry Beckham rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.09
Ross Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.21
Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Correia who gathers it comfortably.
22.45
Adam Henry sees a break and surges forward. Adam Henry plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Adam Henry tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.41
Craig Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Claus Conteh manages to keep it out.
27.22
Ross Milligan brings the ball forward. Ross Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.30
Nuno Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Owen. Dean Owen shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gerard Correia.
32.52
Craig Powell sees space and advances. Craig Powell shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.08
Carlton Wise passes the ball forward to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.29
Robert Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.30
Adam Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes flicks the ball with his head. Claus Conteh manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ian Joseph makes a probing pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
47.25
Ian Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli flicks the ball with his head but Gerard Correia is on top of it.
49.03
Steve Bolton passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen flicks the ball with his head. Gerard Correia manages to gather it comfortably.
54.40
Steve Bolton takes it forward alone. Steve Bolton plays a perfect one-two with Dean Owen and rushes in on goal... Steve Bolton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.41
Fredrik Cole takes it forward alone. Fredrik Cole makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli makes a probing pass to Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
63.57
Nicolas Alonso makes a simple pass to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.17
Jacob Draper makes a simple pass to Adam Henry. Adam Henry brings the ball forward. Adam Henry shoots from outside the area but somehow Claus Conteh manages to keep it out.
69.21
Daniel Fernandes catches Ross Milligan on the ankles. Daniel Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Ross Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.30
Adam Henry passes the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.15
Steve Bolton knocks the ball forward to Sebastiano Bonazzoli. Sebastiano Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Beckham. Terry Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gerard Correia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.56
Muzzy Bulent flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood goes all the way! Dave Westwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Adam Henry knocks the ball forward to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes goes all the way! Daniel Fernandes tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Adam Henry of Milton Keynes Dons
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
29.2%
46.1%
24.7%