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

1'

Esmond Cropper played the ball to Murphy Daugherty's feet, Murphy Daugherty trapped the ball nicely before Blaze Holt could reach it.

Murphy Daugherty rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Upton Firmin approached too late to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Murphy Daugherty ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

3'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Upton Firmin.

Upton Firmin held up the ball, evading the challenge of Peregrine Wortham and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Upton Firmin put it high and wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Ern Pitts tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Murphy Daugherty.

7'

Fraser Pope's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

12'

Upton Firmin knocked a lovely ball for Blaze Holt, Blaze Holt trapped the ball nicely before Esmond Cropper could intercept.

Blaze Holt tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Peregrine Wortham cut it out.

13'

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

14'

Benjamin Irving tried to dart past Fraser Pope but Benjamin Irving lost out to Fraser Pope.

15'

Patrick Gilbert hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Davis Stenet approached too late to tackle him.

Jeffry Tatham made a stunning save !.

18'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Darin Hart before Benjamin Irving could pass the ball.

19'

Esmond Cropper tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Fraser Pope.

21'

Pass by Upton Firmin to Blaze Holt, Blaze Holt took it in his stride before Peregrine Wortham could cut it out.

Blaze Holt hit the ball forward to Jessie Comstock, Esmond Cropper couldn't cut out the pass.

Jessie Comstock tried to score but Kevin Tate made an important challenge!.

23'

Upton Firmin tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Peregrine Wortham.

24'

Ern Pitts attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Davis Stenet.

27'

Peregrine Wortham tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Blaze Holt.

28'

Gayelord Hughes got past Davis Stenet.

Gayelord Hughes played a perfect pass for Blaze Holt, Adam Hilton couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was curled in from Blaze Holt, Davis Stenet couldn't cut it.

Jessie Comstock challenged Quinlan Strange for a heading, then had a header for a goal.

Jeffry Tatham saved and deflected the ball clear.

30'

Upton Firmin played a pinpoint pass to Blaze Holt, the ball was picked up by Blaze Holt before Peregrine Wortham could reach it.

Pass by Blaze Holt to Upton Firmin, Esmond Cropper couldn't cut it.

Vicious shot by Upton Firmin for the top corner. Kevin Tate approached too late to block it.

Jeffry Tatham chose to punch the ball away.

32'

Ern Pitts passed along the floor for Upton Firmin to pick it up, Madison Traviss failed to reach the ball.

Upton Firmin curled the ball in at goal from distance. Benjamin Irving approached too late to tackle him.

Jeffry Tatham got back in time to make the save.

33'

The freekick was quickly taken by Jools Batts. Jeffry Tatham turned the ball behind.

35'

Murphy Daugherty received a yellow card.

Esmond Cropper tried to feed the high ball but Blaze Holt came close and blocked it.

36'

Darin Hart received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gayelord Hughes, Darin Hart latched onto the ball before Davis Stenet could reach it.

Darin Hart crossed the halfway line with the ball , Adam Hilton couldn't cut it.

Jessie Comstock let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley, Quinlan Strange approached too late to clear the danger.

Jeffry Tatham could only parry it.

37'

Kevin Tate tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Fraser Pope intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

38'

Esmond Cropper played the ball to Peregrine Wortham's feet, Peregrine Wortham picked up on the ball before Blaze Holt could reach it.

Peregrine Wortham failed in his attempt to dribble past Upton Firmin.

39'

Gayelord Hughes attempted to lob the ball forward but it was intercepted by Esmond Cropper.

43'

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

44'

Blaze Holt faked a shot before cutting Peregrine Wortham in a different direction.

Blaze Holt delivered the ball to Jessie Comstock, Jessie Comstock took possession of the ball before Esmond Cropper could reach it.

Jessie Comstock knocked a lovely ball for Jools Batts, Kevin Tate failed to reach the ball.

Jools Batts found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Quinlan Strange failed to block the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Jeffry Tatham!.

45'

Madison Traviss turned on the ball to leave Fraser Pope standing.

Madison Traviss looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Ern Pitts.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Norwich F.C. had 57% possession in the match, while Reading athletic had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Corner taken by Zac Keegan and cut out by the opposition.

48'

Peregrine Wortham went in with a successful block tackle on Upton Firmin before Upton Firmin tried to get onto the pass.

49'

Adam Hilton attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Darin Hart had no problem in intercepting the ball.

51'

Upton Firmin faked a shot before cutting Peregrine Wortham in a different direction.

Upton Firmin hit the ball from medium range but Esmond Cropper threw himself in front of the shot.

52'

Poor corner kick delivered by Quinlan Strange that went straight to the opposition.

53'

Ern Pitts knocked a lovely ball for Fraser Pope, Madison Traviss failed to intercept the pass.

Fraser Pope dribbled past Benjamin Irving.

Fraser Pope evaded the challenge of Kevin Tate and had an effort at goal.

Jeffry Tatham failed to stop the ball ... Fraser Pope scored. Super finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Norwich F.C. 1 - 0 Reading athletic

54'

Davis Stenet tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Blaze Holt.

56'

Ern Pitts tried to jink past Madison Traviss but Madison Traviss didn't allow.

59'

Gayelord Hughes dribbled past Davis Stenet.

Gayelord Hughes hit the ball past Adam Hilton from medium range.

Jeffry Tatham turned the ball behind.

60'

Davis Stenet hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Gayelord Hughes wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Davis Stenet sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor miss from Davis Stenet. He looked like he was short of match practice.

61'

Ern Pitts tried to skip past the challenge of Truman Winter but Truman Winter block tackled Ern Pitts.

62'

Adam Hilton tried to dribble past Upton Firmin but Upton Firmin block tackled Adam Hilton.

63'

Esmond Cropper tried to twist past Blaze Holt but Esmond Cropper lost the ball to Blaze Holt.

64'

Upton Firmin went by the challenge of Benjamin Irving.

Upton Firmin played a great ball for Blaze Holt, Peregrine Wortham missed his interception.

Blaze Holt had the strength to hold off Esmond Cropper.

Blaze Holt tried an optimistic effort at goal but Quinlan Strange cleared the ball.

65'

Blaze Holt directed the ball to Upton Firmin, Upton Firmin latched onto the ball before Peregrine Wortham could intercept.

Upton Firmin played a pinpoint pass to Blaze Holt, Esmond Cropper failed to intercept the pass.

Blaze Holt escaped from the challenge of Peregrine Wortham and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

But it was well wide from Blaze Holt ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

66'

Patrick Gilbert gave the corner straight to the opposition.

67'

Adam Hilton spotted Truman Winter in the area and lobbed the ball in, Truman Winter brought the ball under control superbly before Darin Hart could intercept.

Truman Winter made space for himself and struck it. Patrick Gilbert failed to charge down the shot.

Jeremy Winston wan't fast enough to make the save ... A great goal from a fine move by Truman Winter !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Norwich F.C. 1 - 1 Reading athletic

68'

Davis Stenet ran up to take the corner.

Benjamin Irving got above Jools Batts to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Benjamin Irving put it horribly wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

69'

Gayelord Hughes spotted Zac Keegan in the area and chipped the ball in, Zac Keegan brought the ball down well before Madison Traviss could intercept.

Zac Keegan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Quinlan Strange made a great interception.

72'

Upton Firmin chipped it through to Fraser Pope, Peregrine Wortham tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Fraser Pope made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Quinlan Strange failed to block the shot.

Jeffry Tatham got up to tip it over.

74'

Patrick Gilbert fired in the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

77'

The freekick was quickly taken by Adam Hilton. But Adam Hilton put it wide.

78'

Upton Firmin dribbled past Esmond Cropper.

Upton Firmin tried to play it past Peregrine Wortham but Peregrine Wortham blocked Upton Firmin.

80'

Fraser Pope could not stop a confident Madison Traviss going past him.

Madison Traviss tried to square the ball from the wing but Ern Pitts did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

81'

Upton Firmin attempted to feed the high ball but Peregrine Wortham intercepted but couldn't control.

83'

Esmond Cropper tried to dart past Blaze Holt but Blaze Holt nicked the ball from the toes of Esmond Cropper.

87'

Gayelord Hughes tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Davis Stenet read the game well to intercept the ball.

90'

Gayelord Hughes went by the challenge of Davis Stenet.

Gayelord Hughes tried to deliver a low cross but Adam Hilton made it first to the ball and intercepted.

91'

Ern Pitts tried to use his skill to go past Madison Traviss but Ern Pitts lost out to Madison Traviss.

92'

Benjamin Irving hit the ball forward to Madison Traviss, Madison Traviss trapped the ball nicely before Fraser Pope could intercept.

Madison Traviss sent in a float cross, Ern Pitts tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jools Batts won the aerial challenge against Truman Winter and retained possession.

93'

Upton Firmin tried to get onto the pass but Peregrine Wortham came close and blocked it.

94'

Jessie Comstock made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Madison Traviss.

95'

Blaze Holt played a pinpoint pass to Upton Firmin, Esmond Cropper failed to intercept the pass.

Upton Firmin tried to sprint past Peregrine Wortham but his possession is lost through a tackle by Peregrine Wortham.

End Match Norwich F.C. 1 - 1 Reading athletic