Welcome to the match between Reading F.C. and Middlesbrough athletic

2'

Laurence Brassington made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Royle Spears.

3'

Merrill Toller attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Mel Steffen approached too late to block it.

But Merrill Toller didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

4'

Greg Tash attempted to lob the ball forward but Mike Carlyle showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

6'

Oliver Nixon flicked the ball over Merrill Toller's head !.

Oliver Nixon tried to jink past Leland Sudworth but Leland Sudworth succesfully won the ball from Oliver Nixon.

8'

Hughie Dwerryhouse tried for goal from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

10'

Merrill Toller tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Oliver Nixon.

11'

Zachery Stamp gave the corner straight to the opposition.

12'

Hughie Dwerryhouse blocked Aiden Dwerryhouse before Aiden Dwerryhouse attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

13'

Zachery Stamp jinked confidently past Travis Chance.

Zachery Stamp tried to square the ball from the wing but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Kermit Polley.

14'

Oliver Nixon received a yellow card.

Barrie Roach made a good pass to Hughie Dwerryhouse, Aiden Dwerryhouse tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Hughie Dwerryhouse crossed the ball high over Kermit Polley.

Greg Tash made an attacking header but Celestine Merrick headed the ball clear.

16'

Kermit Polley's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

17'

Milburn Ingham attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Greg Tash.

18'

Aiden Dwerryhouse tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Ezekiel Firmin got in the way of the ball.

20'

Barrie Roach got past Kermit Polley.

Barrie Roach sprinted past Aiden Dwerryhouse.

Barrie Roach sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but the shot clattered off Kermit Polley.

24'

Mike Carlyle lofted the ball forward to Aiden Dwerryhouse, Greg Tash couldn't cut it.

Aiden Dwerryhouse found himself in some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Zachery Stamp wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Aiden Dwerryhouse couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

26'

Greg Tash tried to skip past Royle Spears but Royle Spears succesfully won the ball from Greg Tash.

27'

Kermit Polley was outmuscled by Leland Sudworth.

Leland Sudworth fired off a medium-ranged shot. Aiden Dwerryhouse approached too late to block it.

But Leland Sudworth put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

28'

Mel Steffen tried to twist past Merrill Toller but failed.

29'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Laurence Brassington.

Poor corner kick by Barrie Roach. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

30'

Yellow card shown to Leland Sudworth.

32'

Oliver Nixon played a wonderful ball for Mel Steffen, Leland Sudworth couldn't reach it.

Mel Steffen twisted past Merrill Toller.

Mel Steffen tried to score but Kevyn Pryor did well to close down the space.

40'

Barrie Roach played the ball to Hughie Dwerryhouse's feet, Kermit Polley failed to reach the ball.

Hughie Dwerryhouse tried to play a long ball forward but Aiden Dwerryhouse got in the way of the ball.

41'

Barrie Roach sprinted past Aiden Dwerryhouse.

Barrie Roach tried to cross into the box but The ball came off Kermit Polley.

42'

Oliver Nixon knocked a lovely ball for Mel Steffen, Leland Sudworth couldn't cut it.

Mel Steffen jinked confidently past Merrill Toller.

Kevyn Pryor block tackled Mel Steffen before Mel Steffen tried to fire in a shot at goal.

44'

Barrie Roach tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kermit Polley.

45'

Mike Carlyle directed the ball nicely to Kermit Polley, Kermit Polley took possession of the ball before Laurence Brassington could intercept.

Kermit Polley delivered the ball to Mike Carlyle, Mike Carlyle trapped the ball nicely before Greg Tash could cut it out.

Laurence Brassington was outmuscled by Mike Carlyle.

Mike Carlyle got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Kevyn Pryor wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Reading F.C. had 55% possession in the match, while Middlesbrough athletic had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Oliver Nixon tried to sprint past Leland Sudworth but Leland Sudworth blocked Oliver Nixon.

47'

Barrie Roach stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Kermit Polley read the game well to intercept the ball.

48'

Linwood Dawson tried to twist past Leland Sudworth but Leland Sudworth cleanly tackled the ball.

49'

Barrie Roach made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kermit Polley.

52'

Merrill Toller tried his luck from 30 yards. Mel Steffen approached too late to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Upton Hodges to block the shot with his body.

53'

Vance Reid went across and took the corner.

Milburn Ingham jumped above Greg Tash, then headed the ball clear.

54'

Aiden Dwerryhouse tried to twist past Hughie Dwerryhouse but failed.

57'

Royle Spears went by the challenge of Laurence Brassington.

Royle Spears swung in a float cross, Greg Tash missed his interception.

Travis Chance got above Kevyn Pryor to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Aiden Dwerryhouse knocked a lovely ball for Royle Spears, Zachery Stamp couldn't cut it.

Royle Spears tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Kevyn Pryor.

58'

Royle Spears tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

59'

Merrill Toller moved the ball forward for Leland Sudworth, the ball was picked up by Leland Sudworth before Mel Steffen could reach it.

Leland Sudworth took the ball past Oliver Nixon.

Leland Sudworth directed the ball to Ezekiel Firmin, Ezekiel Firmin latched onto the ball before Mel Steffen could reach it.

Ezekiel Firmin had shrugged off the challenge of Milburn Ingham and attempted a thunderous drive.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Ezekiel Firmin. He looked like he was short of match practice.

60'

Hughie Dwerryhouse attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Royle Spears.

61'

Greg Tash delivered the ball to Laurence Brassington, Laurence Brassington picked up on the ball before Mike Carlyle could cut it out.

Laurence Brassington tried to put the ball across but Royle Spears got to the ball first.

62'

Barrie Roach attempted to lob the ball forward but Kermit Polley got in the way of the ball.

65'

Greg Tash laid it forward to Barrie Roach, Royle Spears tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Barrie Roach tried to cross into the box but Mike Carlyle read the game well to intercept the ball.

67'

Leland Sudworth tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Mel Steffen.

68'

Travis Chance took the penalty. Travis Chance scored the penalty with an audacious chip!!. ... Scored !!!

Reading F.C. 0 - 1 Middlesbrough athletic

69'

Linwood Dawson tried to feed the high ball but Laurence Brassington made a great interception.

73'

Merrill Toller used his skill to go past Mel Steffen.

Merrill Toller played the ball to Leland Sudworth's feet, Leland Sudworth took it in his stride before Oliver Nixon could reach it.

Leland Sudworth evaded the challenge of Celestine Merrick and tried an audacious shot on goal.

But Leland Sudworth effort went inches wide ... He should have scored.

76'

Kevyn Pryor turned with the ball past Mike Carlyle.

Kevyn Pryor took the ball past Royle Spears.

Kevyn Pryor lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and flicked it goalwards. Milburn Ingham wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Kevyn Pryor couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Kevyn Pryor. He looked like he was short of match practice.

77'

Oliver Nixon received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mel Steffen, Leland Sudworth failed to intercept the pass.

Oliver Nixon directed the ball to Kermit Polley, Merrill Toller couldn't cut it.

Kermit Polley looked certain to score but Zachery Stamp blocked him.

78'

Greg Tash took the ball past Royle Spears.

Greg Tash put a low cross in to the far post, Mike Carlyle failed to intercept the pass.

Ezekiel Firmin passed instantly to his left. Milburn Ingham couldn't reach it.

Greg Tash found a perfect spot and shot on the ball. Celestine Merrick approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Greg Tash. He was lacking match sharpness.

80'

Leland Sudworth tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Mel Steffen.

82'

Mike Carlyle jinked past Laurence Brassington.

Mike Carlyle looked destined to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Greg Tash.

83'

Kermit Polley tried to get onto the pass but Hughie Dwerryhouse cut it out.

84'

Pass by Hughie Dwerryhouse to Barrie Roach, Barrie Roach trapped the ball nicely before Kermit Polley could intercept.

Barrie Roach played a pinpoint pass to Kevyn Pryor, Kevyn Pryor latched onto the ball before Aiden Dwerryhouse could intercept.

Kevyn Pryor jinked past Kermit Polley.

Kevyn Pryor found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Milburn Ingham approached too late to clear the danger.

Upton Hodges was in a good position and saved it.

86'

Aiden Dwerryhouse moved the ball forward for Kermit Polley, Hughie Dwerryhouse stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kermit Polley tried his luck from a distance but the shot was charged down by Barrie Roach.

87'

Mike Carlyle tried to take the ball past Greg Tash but Mike Carlyle lost the ball to Greg Tash's block tackle.

88'

Royle Spears surged past Laurence Brassington!.

Royle Spears delivered a low cross past Greg Tash.

Linwood Dawson passed instantly to his left. Zachery Stamp couldn't cut out the pass.

Mel Steffen tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Kevyn Pryor.

91'

Royle Spears tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

92'

Linwood Dawson tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Leland Sudworth.

93'

Merrill Toller fired off a long shot but Aiden Dwerryhouse got in and cleared the danger.

95'

Travis Chance tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Merrill Toller.

End Match Reading F.C. 0 - 1 Middlesbrough athletic