Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent town and Reading F.C.

1'

Sterling Strickland tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Laurence Brassington.

2'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Faron Oakley.

3'

Kurtis Simms tried to sprint past Laurence Brassington but Laurence Brassington dispossessed Kurtis Simms.

5'

Barrie Roach found an opportunity to score from long range but he was closed down well by Faron Oakley.

6'

Merrill Toller flicked the ball over Everett Ray's head !.

Whilst still some way from goal, Merrill Toller tried to lob the keeper but the shot clattered off Isidore Foster.

7'

Merrill Toller turned on the ball to leave Isidore Foster standing.

Merrill Toller blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Everett Ray didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Merrill Toller scooped it over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

8'

Leland Sudworth jinked confidently past Isidore Foster.

Leland Sudworth laid it forward to Vance Reid, Vance Reid took possession of the ball before Everett Ray could cut it out.

Vance Reid found a perfect spot and had an effort at goal. Norm Gully couldn't reach it.

Boyce Oakley managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

9'

Kurtis Simms took the ball out of his own half,Greg Tash couldn't cut out the pass.

Corbin Joiner had the beating in the air of Zachery Stamp, then headed the ball upfield.

Kevyn Pryor block tackled Sterling Strickland before Sterling Strickland attempted to shoot at goal.

10'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Barney Daniel.

Laurence Brassington tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Isidore Foster.

11'

Braeden Coel's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

15'

Everett Ray twisted past Leland Sudworth.

Everett Ray curled the ball in at goal from distance. Merrill Toller didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Everett Ray didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

16'

Barrie Roach passed along the floor for Hughie Dwerryhouse to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Hughie Dwerryhouse before Faron Oakley could cut it out.

Hughie Dwerryhouse sent in a low cross, Corbin Joiner couldn't reach it.

Vance Reid ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner but Braeden Coel charged down the shot.

17'

Merrill Toller faked a pass then cut Barney Daniel in a different direction.

Merrill Toller put a low cross, Kurtis Simms failed to intercept the pass.

Ezekiel Firmin passed instantly to his left. Norm Gully couldn't cut it.

Kevyn Pryor found himself with plenty of time and took a shot. Braeden Coel approached too late to tackle him.

But Kevyn Pryor sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Leland Sudworth.

19'

Corner taken by Kurtis Simms.

Sterling Strickland forced the ball goalwards with a header but Zachery Stamp headed the ball clear.

20'

Barrie Roach tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Corbin Joiner.

22'

Merrill Toller directed the ball to Laurence Brassington, the ball was picked up by Laurence Brassington before Everett Ray could reach it.

Isidore Foster block tackled Laurence Brassington before Laurence Brassington tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

23'

Kurtis Simms made an attempt to move the ball forward but Merrill Toller read the game well to intercept the ball.

25'

Barrie Roach aimed the corner for the near post.

Braeden Coel won the aerial challenge against Zachery Stamp, then headed the ball clear.

30'

Merrill Toller tried to jink past Isidore Foster but Isidore Foster didn't allow.

31'

Greg Tash attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Barney Daniel.

34'

Leland Sudworth had a crack from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

35'

Merrill Toller played a lovely ball for Hughie Dwerryhouse, the ball was picked up by Hughie Dwerryhouse before Isidore Foster could intercept.

Hughie Dwerryhouse knocked a lovely ball for Vance Reid, Everett Ray stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hughie Dwerryhouse received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Vance Reid, Hughie Dwerryhouse latched onto the ball before Norm Gully could intercept.

Hughie Dwerryhouse played a great ball for Laurence Brassington, Laurence Brassington picked up on the ball before Braeden Coel could cut it out.

Good play by Laurence Brassington in making himself some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Norm Gully couldn't reach it.

Boyce Oakley tipped the ball over the bar.

37'

Corner taken by Zachery Stamp and cut out by the opposition.

39'

Barrie Roach passed the ball perfectly to Hughie Dwerryhouse, Faron Oakley failed to intercept the pass.

Hughie Dwerryhouse delivered a low cross, Corbin Joiner missed his interception.

Ezekiel Firmin sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Braeden Coel failed to intercept the pass.

Merrill Toller lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Norm Gully couldn't reach it.

Boyce Oakley had no chance to stop the ball ... Vintage strike from Merrill Toller !!! GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Stoke-on-Trent town 0 - 1 Reading F.C.

40'

Merrill Toller found a chance to score from long range but Isidore Foster gave him no space to manoeuvre.

44'

Poor corner kick by Zachery Stamp. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Corner taken by Isidore Foster and cut out by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Stoke-on-Trent town were unfortunate to go in behind.Stoke-on-Trent town maintained 40% of possession and 60% for Reading F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Merrill Toller dribbled past Isidore Foster.

Merrill Toller found an opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Everett Ray.

49'

Leland Sudworth stepped up to take the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

51'

Merrill Toller made an attempt to move the ball forward but Isidore Foster did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

52'

The referee pulled out the red card for Leland Sudworth. Leland Sudworth has been sent off!

54'

Everett Ray tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Merrill Toller.

55'

Kurtis Simms surged past Laurence Brassington!.

Kurtis Simms tried to cross the ball low but Greg Tash closed in and intercepted the ball.

57'

Faron Oakley played a pinpoint pass to Braeden Coel, Braeden Coel trapped the ball nicely before Barrie Roach could cut it out.

Braeden Coel tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Hughie Dwerryhouse.

59'

Barney Daniel looked to play the ball high to Kurtis Simms, Kurtis Simms took an excellent first touch before Greg Tash could reach it.

Kurtis Simms made a pass to Norm Gully, Norm Gully trapped the ball nicely before Kevyn Pryor could cut it out.

Norm Gully found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Zachery Stamp wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fox Hobbes got himself in front of the shot.

60'

Everett Ray tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Merrill Toller.

61'

Isidore Foster took the ball past Barrie Roach.

Isidore Foster played a perfect pass for Corbin Joiner, Corbin Joiner took possession of the ball before Merrill Toller could cut it out.

Corbin Joiner directed the ball nicely to Sterling Strickland, Sterling Strickland picked up on the ball before Zachery Stamp could reach it.

Sterling Strickland struck it! but Kevyn Pryor hoofed the ball clear.

63'

Merrill Toller showed Everett Ray a clean set of heels.

Isidore Foster blocked Merrill Toller in a good, clean tackle before Merrill Toller could pass the ball.

65'

Merrill Toller tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Everett Ray.

66'

Merrill Toller held up the ball, evading the challenge of Isidore Foster and bent it from long range.

But Merrill Toller didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He held his head in his hands.

67'

Corbin Joiner tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Hughie Dwerryhouse.

68'

Merrill Toller tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Isidore Foster.

69'

Everett Ray turned on the ball to leave Merrill Toller standing.

Everett Ray passed along the floor for Sterling Strickland to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Sterling Strickland before Laurence Brassington could intercept.

Sterling Strickland made a good pass to Kurtis Simms, Kurtis Simms took possession of the ball before Kevyn Pryor could intercept.

Kurtis Simms fired off a shot but the shot clattered off Zachery Stamp.

71'

Braeden Coel tried to knock a long ball forward but Greg Tash did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

72'

Greg Tash sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

73'

Merrill Toller played a lovely ball for Kevyn Pryor, Isidore Foster couldn't cut it.

Everett Ray blocked Kevyn Pryor in a good, clean tackle before Kevyn Pryor attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

75'

Merrill Toller made a pass to Greg Tash, Greg Tash latched onto the ball before Isidore Foster could reach it.

Greg Tash hit the ball forward to Merrill Toller, Merrill Toller took possession of the ball before Everett Ray could reach it.

Merrill Toller played a perfect pass for Vance Reid, Vance Reid picked up on the ball before Isidore Foster could cut it out.

Vance Reid lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Braeden Coel failed to block the shot.

Vance Reid struck it just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

76'

Everett Ray looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Merrill Toller cut it out easily.

77'

Everett Ray tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Merrill Toller.

78'

Kurtis Simms tried to skip past Greg Tash but Greg Tash nicked the ball from the toes of Kurtis Simms.

79'

Everett Ray took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Merrill Toller attempted to feed the high ball but Everett Ray closed in and intercepted the ball.

81'

Kurtis Simms was outpaced by Greg Tash.

Barney Daniel went in with a successful block tackle on Greg Tash before Greg Tash attempted to pass the ball.

82'

Merrill Toller tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Everett Ray.

83'

Vance Reid tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball struck Isidore Foster.

84'

Everett Ray passed the ball through Merrill Toller'legs to Isidore Foster !!!

Isidore Foster tried to jink past Laurence Brassington but his possession is lost through a tackle by Laurence Brassington.

85'

Sterling Strickland tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Merrill Toller.

86'

Everett Ray tried to twist past Merrill Toller but Merrill Toller didn't allow.

87'

Sterling Strickland played the ball to Everett Ray's feet, Everett Ray took possession of the ball before Merrill Toller could cut it out.

Everett Ray tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Laurence Brassington.

92'

Kurtis Simms used his skill to go past Laurence Brassington.

Kurtis Simms tried to float it into the area but Greg Tash got in the way of the ball.

93'

Hughie Dwerryhouse tried to knock a long ball forward but Kurtis Simms had no problem in intercepting the ball.

94'

Sterling Strickland went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

95'

Sterling Strickland stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Everett Ray got up above Zachery Stamp, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Everett Ray got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent town 0 - 1 Reading F.C.