Welcome to the match between Reading F.C. and Portsmouth albion

1'

Greg Tash tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Errol Wyndham.

2'

Dillon White stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Laurence Brassington.

4'

Merrill Toller tried to dart past Lorn Wolf but Lorn Wolf succesfully won the ball from Merrill Toller.

9'

Wilmot Belcher failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Leland Sudworth.

12'

Barrie Roach fed the ball forward to Hughie Dwerryhouse, Bart Coel couldn't cut out the pass.

Hughie Dwerryhouse took the ball confidently past Irwin William.

Vance Reid picked up Hughie Dwerryhouse's superb pass, Dillon White couldn't reach it.

Vance Reid found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Denis Virgo couldn't reach it.

Arthur Beasley was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

13'

Merrill Toller tried to sprint past Lorn Wolf but Lorn Wolf succesfully won the ball from Merrill Toller.

14'

Bart Coel directed the ball to Wilmot Belcher, Wilmot Belcher took it in his stride before Hughie Dwerryhouse could reach it.

Wilmot Belcher tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Barrie Roach.

15'

Bart Coel put some curve on the shot from long range but Hughie Dwerryhouse got in and cleared the danger.

17'

Greg Tash laid it forward to Laurence Brassington, Laurence Brassington took it in his stride before Philander Reed could reach it.

Laurence Brassington tried to play it past Errol Wyndham but Errol Wyndham succesfully won the ball from Laurence Brassington.

19'

Laurence Brassington was outmuscled by Bart Coel.

The float cross came in from Bart Coel on the wing, Hughie Dwerryhouse missed his interception.

Eric Chancellor tried to head the ball upfield but Zachery Stamp blocked the header.

20'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Bart Coel.

Pass by Irwin William to Bart Coel, Bart Coel trapped the ball nicely before Hughie Dwerryhouse could reach it.

Bart Coel whipped in a low cross, Barrie Roach missed his interception.

Emmerson Tennison ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Zachery Stamp failed to block the shot.

Fox Hobbes saved and held the ball.

22'

Poor corner kick delivered by Leland Sudworth that went straight to the opposition.

23'

Errol Wyndham tried to knock a long ball forward but Laurence Brassington showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

27'

Merrill Toller tried to play it past Lorn Wolf but Merrill Toller lost the ball to Lorn Wolf.

29'

Leland Sudworth tried to sprint past Lorn Wolf but Lorn Wolf won the ball from Leland Sudworth.

31'

Wilmot Belcher knocked a lovely ball for Lorn Wolf, the ball was picked up by Lorn Wolf before Leland Sudworth could reach it.

Lorn Wolf delivered the ball to Emmerson Tennison, Merrill Toller failed to reach the ball.

Emmerson Tennison tried to lob it over the keeper but Kevyn Pryor blocked the shot.

32'

Greg Tash went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

33'

Emmerson Tennison took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

34'

Ezekiel Firmin was shown a yellow card.

Wilmot Belcher took the ball past Leland Sudworth.

Wilmot Belcher hit past Merrill Toller towards goal from 20 yards .

Fox Hobbes did well to tip it round the post.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Zachery Stamp.

Wilmot Belcher directed the ball to Lorn Wolf, the ball was picked up by Lorn Wolf before Merrill Toller could cut it out.

Lorn Wolf shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Leland Sudworth failed to charge down the shot.

But Lorn Wolf didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

36'

Laurence Brassington blocked Philander Reed before Philander Reed attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

37'

Barrie Roach hit the ball from long range. Bart Coel approached too late to block it.

Arthur Beasley beat the ball away.

38'

Wilmot Belcher moved the ball forward for Lorn Wolf, Lorn Wolf took possession of the ball before Ezekiel Firmin could reach it.

Lorn Wolf made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Leland Sudworth.

39'

Leland Sudworth hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Lorn Wolf couldn't reach it.

But Leland Sudworth blazed it over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

40'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a red card to Bart Coel.

Barrie Roach tried to use his skill to go past Irwin William but Irwin William cleanly tackled the ball.

43'

Laurence Brassington easily got past the challenge of Eric Chancellor.

Laurence Brassington twisted past Lorn Wolf.

Laurence Brassington tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Denis Virgo.

45'

Vance Reid moved the ball forward for Merrill Toller, Merrill Toller took possession of the ball before Irwin William could intercept.

Merrill Toller made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Lorn Wolf blocked it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Reading F.C. had 50% possession in the match, while Portsmouth albion had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Wilmot Belcher made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Leland Sudworth.

47'

Hughie Dwerryhouse hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Errol Wyndham couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

49'

Denis Virgo laid it forward to Philander Reed, Philander Reed trapped the ball nicely before Zachery Stamp could intercept.

Philander Reed put a float cross , Laurence Brassington stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Emmerson Tennison jumped above Kevyn Pryor, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Fox Hobbes managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

50'

Greg Tash tried his luck from 30 yards but Errol Wyndham charged down the shot.

52'

Irwin William jinked confidently past Hughie Dwerryhouse.

Irwin William blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but the shot was charged down by Barrie Roach.

53'

Barrie Roach attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Irwin William.

57'

Laurence Brassington swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

59'

Pass by Hughie Dwerryhouse to Barrie Roach, Irwin William failed to reach the ball.

Barrie Roach turned on the ball to leave Lorn Wolf standing.

Good play by Barrie Roach in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Denis Virgo failed to charge down the shot.

Arthur Beasley did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

60'

Barrie Roach looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Irwin William made it first to the ball and intercepted.

62'

Barrie Roach was shown a yellow card.

Irwin William tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Merrill Toller cut it out easily.

63'

Greg Tash attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Philander Reed.

64'

Poor corner kick by Laurence Brassington. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

65'

Merrill Toller made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Lorn Wolf.

67'

Merrill Toller jinked past Lorn Wolf.

Merrill Toller evaded the challenge of Wilmot Belcher and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

Arthur Beasley couldn't save it ... Vintage strike from Merrill Toller !!! GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Reading F.C. 1 - 0 Portsmouth albion

68'

Greg Tash tried to play it past Errol Wyndham but Errol Wyndham robbed Greg Tash.

69'

Greg Tash hit a long ball towards Hughie Dwerryhouse in the area, Hughie Dwerryhouse picked up on the ball before Errol Wyndham could intercept.

Hughie Dwerryhouse lined up the shot from the angle but Dillon White cleared the ball.

72'

Merrill Toller received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Leland Sudworth, Merrill Toller latched onto the ball before Lorn Wolf could cut it out.

Merrill Toller played a pinpoint pass to Ezekiel Firmin, Ezekiel Firmin took it in his stride before Wilmot Belcher could intercept.

Ezekiel Firmin lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot for the top corner. Denis Virgo couldn't reach it.

Arthur Beasley chose to punch the ball away.

73'

Irwin William got past Hughie Dwerryhouse.

Irwin William showed Barrie Roach a clean set of heels.

Irwin William found a gap and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Zachery Stamp approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Irwin William ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

74'

Leland Sudworth went in with a successful block tackle on Wilmot Belcher before Wilmot Belcher attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

75'

Yellow card shown to Greg Tash.

76'

Merrill Toller tried to feed the high ball but Lorn Wolf intercepted but couldn't control.

79'

Philander Reed tried to knock a long ball forward but Laurence Brassington intercepted but couldn't control.

80'

Dillon White gave the corner straight to the opposition.

83'

Greg Tash sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

84'

Merrill Toller passed along the floor for Leland Sudworth to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Leland Sudworth before Lorn Wolf could cut it out.

Leland Sudworth got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Wilmot Belcher approached too late to tackle him.

But Leland Sudworth put it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

85'

Irwin William made good use of the scissors dribble. As Hughie Dwerryhouse lost his balance, Irwin William dribbled past Hughie Dwerryhouse.

Swerving shot by Irwin William from 20 yards. Barrie Roach couldn't reach it.

Fox Hobbes saved and held onto the ball.

86'

Greg Tash passed along the floor for Zachery Stamp to pick it up, Errol Wyndham failed to reach the ball.

Zachery Stamp tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Philander Reed.

90'

Philander Reed made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Laurence Brassington.

End Match Reading F.C. 1 - 0 Portsmouth albion