Welcome to the match between Colchester united and Reading athletic

1'

Lonnie Watkins knocked a lovely ball for Christopher Thompson, Christopher Thompson latched onto the ball before Aubrey Hudson could intercept.

Christopher Thompson struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Dawson Ryer cleared the ball to safety.

4'

Booker Roach tried to get past Garey Jordan but Garey Jordan succesfully won the ball from Booker Roach.

5'

Eli Simpson attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Booker Roach.

6'

Booker Roach directed the ball nicely to Allan Milton, Allan Milton trapped the ball nicely before Garey Jordan could cut it out.

From medium range, Allan Milton bent the ball towards goal but Eli Simpson cleared the ball.

7'

The freekick was quickly taken by Lonnie Watkins. But Lonnie Watkins put it high and wide.

8'

Dawson Ryer played the ball to Aubrey Hudson's feet, Aubrey Hudson latched onto the ball before Christopher Thompson could intercept.

Aubrey Hudson dribbled past Lonnie Watkins.

Christopher Thompson blocked Aubrey Hudson before Aubrey Hudson could take a shot from medium range.

9'

Braeden Roach got past Elwin Emerson.

Braeden Roach lost the ball to Coby Whitney's block tackle before Braeden Roach attempted to pass the ball.

10'

Booker Roach attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball struck Garey Jordan.

11'

Braeden Roach hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Elwin Emerson scrambled the ball away.

13'

Lonnie Watkins went across and took the corner.

Allan Milton had the beating in the air of Godfrey Martel, then nodded the ball forward.

Booker Roach was able to make space and took a shot. Derek Matthewson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Booker Roach ... It was a shocking miss.

14'

Aubrey Hudson spotted Trafford Bullard in the area and chipped the ball in, Trafford Bullard took an excellent first touch before Christopher Thompson could reach it.

Trafford Bullard made space for himself and struck it at goal. Moss Danell couldn't reach it.

Zac Hamm denied Trafford Bullard.

15'

Dawson Ryer made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Booker Roach.

19'

Eli Simpson tried to pass the ball forward but Kelly Donalds read the game well to intercept the ball.

20'

Christopher Thompson tried to skip past the challenge of Aubrey Hudson but Aubrey Hudson blocked Christopher Thompson in a good, clean tackle.

21'

Dawson Ryer sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

22'

Godfrey Martel received a yellow card.

Block tackle from Christopher Thompson, easily dispossessing Dawson Ryer before Dawson Ryer could pass the ball.

23'

Dawson Ryer sprinted past Moss Danell.

Dawson Ryer tried to use his skill to go past Christopher Thompson but Dawson Ryer lost out to Christopher Thompson.

25'

Braeden Roach tried to skip past the challenge of Elwin Emerson but Elwin Emerson nicked the ball from the toes of Braeden Roach.

26'

Christopher Thompson tried to take the ball past Aubrey Hudson but Aubrey Hudson didn't allow.

27'

Booker Roach tried to sprint past Garey Jordan but failed.

28'

Booker Roach tried to skip past the challenge of Dawson Ryer but Booker Roach lost the ball to Dawson Ryer.

29'

Christopher Thompson took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

30'

Pass by Eli Simpson to Dawson Ryer, Dawson Ryer took possession of the ball before Christopher Thompson could intercept.

Dawson Ryer delivered the ball to Aubrey Hudson, Lonnie Watkins tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Aubrey Hudson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Christopher Thompson.

32'

Eli Simpson unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Booker Roach charged down the shot.

33'

Dawson Ryer tried to sprint past Lonnie Watkins but Lonnie Watkins robbed Dawson Ryer.

34'

Aubrey Hudson picked up Dawson Ryer's superb pass, Christopher Thompson failed to intercept the pass.

Aubrey Hudson evaded the challenge of Lonnie Watkins and tried a long range effort.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor effort from Aubrey Hudson. He was lacking match sharpness.

37'

Dawson Ryer tried to dribble past Christopher Thompson but Christopher Thompson robbed Dawson Ryer.

39'

Braeden Roach lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Perry Ainsworth, Perry Ainsworth brought the ball down well before Coby Whitney could intercept.

Perry Ainsworth knocked a lovely ball for Derek Matthewson, Moss Danell missed his interception.

Derek Matthewson played a lovely ball for Godfrey Martel, Godfrey Martel took possession of the ball before Allan Milton could reach it.

Despite the angle, Godfrey Martel flicked it goalwards but the shot clattered off Moss Danell.

41'

Aubrey Hudson moved the ball forward for Dawson Ryer, Dawson Ryer took it in his stride before Christopher Thompson could intercept.

Dawson Ryer made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lonnie Watkins.

42'

Page Barlow's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

Booker Roach took the ball past Garey Jordan.

Booker Roach whipped in a low cross, Eli Simpson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tyriq Ericson moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Derek Matthewson cleared the ball.

44'

Derek Matthewson tried his luck with a long range chip. Kelly Donalds approached too late to tackle him.

But Derek Matthewson struck the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Colchester united had 56% possession in the match, while Reading athletic had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Coby Whitney hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Page Barlow approached too late to tackle him.

Coby Whitney got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Coby Whitney. He looked like he was short of match practice.

47'

Garey Jordan picked up Dawson Ryer's long ball, Coby Whitney couldn't cut out the pass.

Garey Jordan found a chance to score but Allan Milton made an crucial challenge!.

48'

Booker Roach dribbled past Garey Jordan.

Booker Roach tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Eli Simpson.

49'

Tyriq Ericson struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Dawson Ryer cleared the ball.

50'

Page Barlow looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Christopher Thompson found himself in the way of the ball.

51'

Braeden Roach tried to skip past the challenge of Elwin Emerson but Elwin Emerson cleanly tackled the ball.

53'

Braeden Roach played a pinpoint pass to Dawson Ryer, Dawson Ryer took it in his stride before Elwin Emerson could reach it.

Dawson Ryer tried to curl one in from medium range but the shot was blocked by Coby Whitney.

54'

Kelly Donalds could not stop Garey Jordan going past him.

Garey Jordan delivered a float cross, Booker Roach stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Perry Ainsworth got to the ball before Allan Milton, then made an attacking header.

Perry Ainsworth was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

56'

Poor corner kick by Dawson Ryer. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

58'

Braeden Roach tried to pass the ball forward but Elwin Emerson made a great interception.

59'

Dawson Ryer passed the ball to Aubrey Hudson, the ball was picked up by Aubrey Hudson before Christopher Thompson could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Lonnie Watkins before Aubrey Hudson attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

61'

Kelly Donalds knocked a lovely ball for Elwin Emerson, the ball was picked up by Elwin Emerson before Dawson Ryer could intercept.

Elwin Emerson evaded the challenge of Garey Jordan and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

64'

Dawson Ryer jinked confidently past Christopher Thompson.

Dawson Ryer played a pinpoint pass to Perry Ainsworth, Lonnie Watkins couldn't cut it.

Perry Ainsworth found himself with plenty of time and shot on the ball. Moss Danell approached too late to tackle him.

Zac Hamm didn't move fast enough to save it ... Perry Ainsworth found the net !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Colchester united 1 - 0 Reading athletic

67'

Coby Whitney played a lovely ball for Elwin Emerson, Elwin Emerson trapped the ball nicely before Braeden Roach could reach it.

Elwin Emerson got the float cross in from the wing, Page Barlow couldn't cut it.

Moss Danell had the beating in the air of Derek Matthewson, then had a header for a goal.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

68'

Page Barlow blocked Christopher Thompson in a good, clean tackle before Christopher Thompson attempted to deliver the ball.

69'

Booker Roach delivered the ball to Kelly Donalds, Eli Simpson couldn't reach it.

Kelly Donalds delivered a float cross, Garey Jordan missed his interception.

Godfrey Martel got above Mitchell Pond to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

74'

Page Barlow's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Marlowe Batts came on for the injured Page Barlow.

Dawson Ryer tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Christopher Thompson.

75'

Yellow card shown to Dawson Ryer.

Perry Ainsworth tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Coby Whitney.

76'

Marlowe Batts tried to get past Christopher Thompson but Christopher Thompson won the ball from Marlowe Batts.

77'

Elwin Emerson turned on the ball to leave Dawson Ryer standing.

Elwin Emerson tried to skip past the challenge of Aubrey Hudson but Elwin Emerson lost the ball to Aubrey Hudson.

78'

Braeden Roach went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Booker Roach gave the corner straight to the opposition.

82'

Christopher Thompson hit a fierce shot past Aubrey Hudson from 35 yards .

But Christopher Thompson put it high and wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

83'

Booker Roach made an attempt to move the ball forward but Garey Jordan intercepted but couldn't control.

85'

Aubrey Hudson dribbled past Elwin Emerson.

Aubrey Hudson knocked a lovely ball for Trafford Bullard, Christopher Thompson couldn't cut out the pass.

Trafford Bullard aimed for the top corner. Allan Milton wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Zac Hamm watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an epic miss.

87'

Coby Whitney tried to dribble past Marlowe Batts but failed.

88'

Godfrey Martel escaped from the challenge of Christopher Thompson and shot from 30 yards.

Zac Hamm pushed it away.

91'

Braeden Roach passed along the floor for Trafford Bullard to pick it up, Trafford Bullard took possession of the ball before Coby Whitney could cut it out.

The ball was struck by Trafford Bullard from 20 yards out but Elwin Emerson made the clearance.

93'

Braeden Roach hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Elwin Emerson.

94'

Dawson Ryer took the ball confidently past Kelly Donalds.

Dawson Ryer shielded the ball from Booker Roach and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Well held by Zac Hamm.

End Match Colchester united 1 - 0 Reading athletic