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

1'

Hollis Sims tried to skip past Hughie Dwerryhouse but Hughie Dwerryhouse denied.

3'

The referee showed Hughie Dwerryhouse a yellow card.

Larkin William lost the ball to Hughie Dwerryhouse's block tackle before Larkin William attempted to pass the ball.

4'

Yellow card shown to Barrie Roach.

Barrie Roach made an attempt 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 Larkin William.

6'

Larkin William looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Sylvester Virgo climbed above Zachery Stamp, then headed at goal.

It went just wide by Sylvester Virgo ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

7'

Ronny Henderson lost the ball to Laurence Brassington's block tackle before Ronny Henderson tried to get onto the pass.

8'

Sylvester Virgo made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Laurence Brassington.

9'

Greg Tash tried to take the ball past Ronny Henderson but Ronny Henderson dispossessed Greg Tash.

10'

Larkin William's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

11'

Hughie Dwerryhouse tried to play it past Larkin William but Larkin William block tackled Hughie Dwerryhouse.

12'

Hughie Dwerryhouse was outmuscled by Ronny Henderson.

Ronny Henderson tried to play it past Laurence Brassington but Laurence Brassington took the ball away from Ronny Henderson.

13'

Sylvester Virgo faked a pass then cut Laurence Brassington in a different direction.

Sylvester Virgo directed the ball to Hollis Sims, Greg Tash couldn't reach it.

Hollis Sims crossed the ball high and hard, Laurence Brassington failed to reach the ball.

Merlyn Kay won the ball in the air from Zachery Stamp, then had a header for a goal.

Fox Hobbes saved and held onto the ball.

14'

Alfie Ash took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

15'

Hollis Sims played a lovely ball for Ronny Henderson, Ronny Henderson trapped the ball nicely before Laurence Brassington could intercept.

Ronny Henderson twisted past Greg Tash.

Ronny Henderson made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kevyn Pryor intercepted but couldn't control.

16'

Tony Rowe played a pinpoint pass to Alfie Ash, Leland Sudworth failed to reach the ball.

Alfie Ash held up the ball, evading the challenge of Merrill Toller and struck a medium range piledriver.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

17'

The referee showed Darrell Samuels a yellow card.

Alfie Ash tried to get onto the pass but Leland Sudworth coolly intercepted the pass.

19'

Alfie Ash span past Merrill Toller.

Alfie Ash shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Leland Sudworth didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

20'

Hollis Sims tried to dribble past Hughie Dwerryhouse but Hughie Dwerryhouse denied.

22'

Ronny Henderson tried to lift the ball forward but Greg Tash cut it out.

23'

Hollis Sims tried to chip the ball forward but it was intercepted by Ezekiel Firmin.

27'

Barrie Roach made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Hollis Sims.

28'

Alfie Ash tried to use his skill to go past Leland Sudworth but Leland Sudworth won the ball from Alfie Ash.

31'

Ronny Henderson directed the ball nicely to Sylvester Virgo, Laurence Brassington missed his interception.

Sylvester Virgo took a medium-ranged shot but Greg Tash cleared the ball.

34'

Hollis Sims tried to skip past Hughie Dwerryhouse but Hughie Dwerryhouse won the ball from Hollis Sims.

36'

Kevyn Pryor's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

37'

Alfie Ash looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Vance Reid intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

38'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Vance Reid.

Alfie Ash attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Leland Sudworth.

40'

Greg Tash skipped easily past the challenge of Sylvester Virgo.

Greg Tash skipped easily past the challenge of Ronny Henderson.

Greg Tash lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Darrell Samuels wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Gyles David got up to tip it over.

44'

Darrell Samuels sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Colchester albion maintained 64% of possession and 36% for Reading F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Alfie Ash hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Leland Sudworth approached too late to block it.

Saved in style by Fox Hobbes !.

50'

Alfie Ash passed along the floor for Tony Rowe to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Tony Rowe before Hughie Dwerryhouse could reach it.

Tony Rowe moved the ball forward for Archibald Womack, Archibald Womack picked up on the ball before Leland Sudworth could cut it out.

Archibald Womack struck from a narrow angle but Zachery Stamp scrambled the ball away.

51'

Hollis Sims tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Hughie Dwerryhouse made it first to the ball and intercepted.

52'

Alfie Ash moved the ball forward for Tony Rowe, Tony Rowe latched onto the ball before Leland Sudworth could cut it out.

Tony Rowe passed the ball to Morgan Cheshire, Morgan Cheshire latched onto the ball before Merrill Toller could reach it.

Morgan Cheshire lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a curving shot at goal. Kevyn Pryor approached too late to clear the danger.

Fox Hobbes was stranded and helpless to save it ... A fine goal all round by Morgan Cheshire !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Colchester albion 1 - 0 Reading F.C.

54'

Hollis Sims got past Barrie Roach.

Hollis Sims faked a pass then cut Hughie Dwerryhouse in a different direction.

Hollis Sims tried to get past Barrie Roach but Barrie Roach cleanly tackled the ball.

55'

Morgan Cheshire tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Leland Sudworth got in the way of the ball.

56'

Alfie Ash got past Merrill Toller with ease.

Alfie Ash dribbled confidently past Leland Sudworth.

Alfie Ash struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Merrill Toller couldn't reach it.

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

57'

Alfie Ash unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Leland Sudworth got in and cleared the danger.

58'

Ronny Henderson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Hughie Dwerryhouse had no problem in intercepting the ball.

60'

Merrill Toller attempted to lob the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Alfie Ash.

61'

Larkin William picked up Hollis Sims's excellent ball, Laurence Brassington missed his interception.

Larkin William made a good pass to Hollis Sims, Hollis Sims took it in his stride before Hughie Dwerryhouse could intercept.

Hollis Sims blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Barrie Roach wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fox Hobbes saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

64'

Greg Tash shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Sylvester Virgo cleared the ball.

65'

Larkin William tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Hughie Dwerryhouse.

66'

Ronny Henderson tried to sprint past Laurence Brassington but Laurence Brassington blocked Ronny Henderson.

67'

Leland Sudworth laid it forward to Vance Reid, Vance Reid took it in his stride before Tony Rowe could intercept.

Vance Reid bent it from medium range but the shot clattered off Alfie Ash.

69'

Darrell Samuels ran up to take the corner.

Kevyn Pryor got ahead of Alfie Ash to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

71'

Hollis Sims tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Barrie Roach threw himself in front of the shot.

73'

Archibald Womack could not stop a confident Greg Tash going past him.

Vicious shot by Greg Tash for the top corner from distance but the shot cannoned off Sylvester Virgo.

74'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Darrell Samuels.

Laurence Brassington whipped in the corner.

Merrill Toller out-jumped Sylvester Virgo, then made an attacking header.

Gyles David made a stunning save !.

76'

Merrill Toller tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Tony Rowe.

78'

Morgan Cheshire swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

80'

Greg Tash tried to dribble past Ronny Henderson but Ronny Henderson succesfully won the ball from Greg Tash.

82'

Laurence Brassington played the ball to Barrie Roach's feet, Barrie Roach trapped the ball nicely before Archibald Womack could intercept.

Barrie Roach tried to skip past Larkin William but failed.

84'

Hughie Dwerryhouse lost the ball to Hollis Sims's block tackle before Hughie Dwerryhouse attempted to pass the ball.

85'

Barrie Roach showed Larkin William a clean set of heels.

Barrie Roach tried to dart past Hollis Sims but failed.

87'

Laurence Brassington tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Larkin William got to the ball first.

88'

Hollis Sims hit the ball forward to Merlyn Kay, Merlyn Kay trapped the ball nicely before Hughie Dwerryhouse could reach it.

Merlyn Kay tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Barrie Roach cut out the cross.

90'

Barrie Roach played a high ball looking for Ezekiel Firmin to run onto it, Ezekiel Firmin brought the ball down well before Larkin William could cut it out.

Ezekiel Firmin laid it forward to Laurence Brassington, Laurence Brassington latched onto the ball before Morgan Cheshire could cut it out.

Laurence Brassington tried to lob the ball at goal but Larkin William made the clearance.

91'

Merrill Toller turned with the ball past Tony Rowe.

Merrill Toller made a good pass to Ezekiel Firmin, the ball was picked up by Ezekiel Firmin before Alfie Ash could reach it.

Ezekiel Firmin played a great ball for Laurence Brassington, Laurence Brassington trapped the ball nicely before Morgan Cheshire could cut it out.

Laurence Brassington found himself in some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Larkin William wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Gyles David used his fists to clear the ball.

92'

Merrill Toller looked for the head of Vance Reid, Vance Reid controlled the ball when bringing it down before Morgan Cheshire could reach it.

Vance Reid lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Sylvester Virgo approached too late to block it.

Gyles David beat the ball away.

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