Welcome to the match between Reading athletic and Exeter city

4'

Merrill Blackman chipped it out of his own half,Lewin Ryley missed his interception.

Chance Royston got well above Lenox Clawson to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

6'

Joe Hanley sprinted to escape from Ashley Wash.

Joe Hanley tried to skip past the challenge of Bernard Horne but Bernard Horne took the ball away from Joe Hanley.

9'

Corner taken by Ashley Wash and cut out by the opposition.

10'

Ashley Wash blasted a banana shot from long range but Lindsey Isaacson got in and cleared the danger.

13'

Lindsey Isaacson made a good pass to Merrill Blackman, Merrill Blackman took it in his stride before Lewin Ryley could intercept.

Merrill Blackman turned on the ball to leave Joyce Derrick standing.

Merrill Blackman had a go on goal but the shot was blocked by Chance Royston.

14'

Joe Hanley swung the corner into the box.

Brett Brewer attempted a looping header at goal but Chance Royston headed the ball to safety.

15'

Joe Hanley received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lindsey Isaacson, Joe Hanley took it in his stride before Ashley Wash could intercept.

Joe Hanley shot from distance. Bernard Horne wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Joe Hanley scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Reading athletic 1 - 0 Exeter city

17'

Yellow card shown to Bradford Plaskett.

Joe Hanley hit the ball high towards Bradford Plaskett in the area, Bradford Plaskett brought the ball under control superbly before Ashley Wash could cut it out.

Bradford Plaskett found himself in some space and had an effort at goal. Wardell Isaacson failed to block the shot.

Warner Morriss pushed it away.

19'

Fletcher Millhouse was outpaced by Brett Brewer.

Brett Brewer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ron Kitchens read the game well to intercept the ball.

20'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Brett Brewer.

21'

Fletcher Millhouse attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Brett Brewer.

22'

Bradford Plaskett hit it high over Fletcher Millhouse.

Wardell Isaacson got above Seward Jeffers to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

24'

Chance Royston was shown a yellow card.

26'

Bradford Plaskett tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Fletcher Millhouse.

27'

Ron Kitchens tried to take the ball past Brett Brewer but Brett Brewer blocked Ron Kitchens.

28'

Ashley Wash could not stop a confident Joe Hanley going past him.

Joe Hanley tried to put the ball across but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Bernard Horne.

29'

Bradford Plaskett made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fletcher Millhouse.

32'

Brett Brewer attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Fletcher Millhouse.

33'

Bernard Horne swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

34'

Bernard Horne played the ball to Ashley Wash's feet, the ball was picked up by Ashley Wash before Lindsey Isaacson could reach it.

Ashley Wash did his best to get the ball into the area but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Joe Hanley.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Joyce Derrick.

Lindsey Isaacson knocked a lovely ball for Bradford Plaskett, Ron Kitchens stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bradford Plaskett tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Fletcher Millhouse.

36'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ashley Wash.

Joyce Derrick fed the ball forward past Lenox Clawson to Lewin Ryley

Lewin Ryley hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Merrill Blackman made the clearance.

37'

Ron Kitchens tried to knock a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Brett Brewer.

39'

Lewin Ryley twisted past Merrill Blackman.

Lewin Ryley tried to get the ball across but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lenox Clawson.

40'

Lindsey Isaacson was outpaced by Ashley Wash.

Ashley Wash played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Joe Hanley.

42'

Bernard Horne tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Lindsey Isaacson closed in and intercepted the ball.

43'

Bernard Horne flicked the ball over Lindsey Isaacson's head !.

Bernard Horne played the ball to Ashley Wash's feet, Ashley Wash took it in his stride before Joe Hanley could cut it out.

Ashley Wash tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Lindsey Isaacson.

44'

Corner taken by Wardell Isaacson and cut out by the opposition.

45'

Pass by Lindsey Isaacson to Joe Hanley, Joe Hanley latched onto the ball before Bernard Horne could cut it out.

Joe Hanley sent in a low cross, Ashley Wash couldn't cut out the pass.

Seward Jeffers passed the ball instantly to his right. The ball evaded Chance Royston.

Lindsey Isaacson played a lovely ball for Merrill Blackman, Merrill Blackman trapped the ball nicely before Wardell Isaacson could cut it out.

Merrill Blackman hit a hopeful looking shot past Chance Royston.

But Merrill Blackman scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Exeter city were unfortunate to go in behind.Reading athletic maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Exeter city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Pass by Merrill Blackman to Lenox Clawson, Joyce Derrick couldn't cut out the pass.

Lenox Clawson moved the ball forward for Merrill Blackman, Lewin Ryley failed to reach the ball.

Merrill Blackman looked certain to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Joyce Derrick.

47'

Bernard Horne attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lindsey Isaacson.

52'

Bernard Horne tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lindsey Isaacson.

53'

Lindsey Isaacson attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ashley Wash.

54'

Joe Hanley played the ball to Kyler Wescott's feet, Joyce Derrick couldn't cut it.

Kyler Wescott tried to swing in a float cross but Lewin Ryley came close and blocked it.

55'

Merrill Blackman got past Lewin Ryley with ease.

Merrill Blackman tried to put the ball across but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Joyce Derrick.

56'

Merrill Blackman faked a shot before cutting Joyce Derrick in a different direction.

Merrill Blackman tried to square the ball from the wing but Lewin Ryley did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

57'

Lindsey Isaacson tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Ashley Wash.

58'

Lewin Ryley dribbled past Lenox Clawson.

Lewin Ryley made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Merrill Blackman.

62'

Merrill Blackman took the ball past Lewin Ryley.

Merrill Blackman escaped from the challenge of Joyce Derrick and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Warner Morriss tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

63'

Lenox Clawson block tackled Lewin Ryley before Lewin Ryley attempted to deliver the ball.

65'

Bernard Horne played a pinpoint pass to Chance Royston, the ball was picked up by Chance Royston before Lindsey Isaacson could intercept.

Chance Royston played a wonderful ball for Dudley Alberts, Joe Hanley tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dudley Alberts did his best to get the ball into the area but Lindsey Isaacson did well to spot and intercept the cross.

66'

Ron Kitchens jinked past Bradford Plaskett.

Ron Kitchens delivered the ball to Chance Royston, Chance Royston took it in his stride before Brett Brewer could intercept.

Chance Royston found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Kyler Wescott approached too late to block it.

Duane Ayers made a stunning save !.

67'

Bradford Plaskett tried to take the ball past Fletcher Millhouse but Bradford Plaskett lost the ball to Fletcher Millhouse.

69'

Merrill Blackman took the ball confidently past Joyce Derrick.

Merrill Blackman tried to dribble past Lewin Ryley but Lewin Ryley block tackled Merrill Blackman.

71'

Bradford Plaskett made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Fletcher Millhouse.

72'

Joe Hanley aimed the corner at the far post.

Kyler Wescott climbed above Chance Royston, then nodded the ball forward.

Seward Jeffers tried to get onto the pass but Wardell Isaacson had no problem in intercepting the ball.

77'

Bernard Horne struck the freekick. But Bernard Horne put it wide.

78'

Bradford Plaskett held up the ball, evading the challenge of Fletcher Millhouse and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Bradford Plaskett sent the ball past Warner Morriss to back of the net ... A fine goal all round by Bradford Plaskett !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Reading athletic 2 - 0 Exeter city

79'

Ron Kitchens tried to play it past Brett Brewer but Brett Brewer block tackled Ron Kitchens.

81'

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

82'

The corner was taken by Merrill Blackman towards the edge of the area.

Seward Jeffers challenged Chance Royston for a heading, then flicked the ball forward.

Kyler Wescott tried an optimistic effort at goal but Wardell Isaacson managed to block the shot.

83'

Merrill Blackman sprinted past Joyce Derrick.

Merrill Blackman span past Lewin Ryley.

Merrill Blackman skipped easily past Wardell Isaacson.

Merrill Blackman was pressed by Chance Royston but he evaded the challenge and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Warner Morriss failed to clear the ball away ... Merrill Blackman scored !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Reading athletic 3 - 0 Exeter city

85'

Bernard Horne had shrugged off the challenge of Merrill Blackman and bent it from long range.

However, Bernard Horne put it well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

88'

Lenox Clawson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Joyce Derrick and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Lenox Clawson couldn't get it on target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

89'

Lindsey Isaacson tried to take the ball past Ashley Wash but Ashley Wash denied.

91'

Lewin Ryley attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lenox Clawson.

92'

Lewin Ryley tried to twist past Lenox Clawson but Lenox Clawson cleanly tackled the ball.

93'

Lewin Ryley passed along the floor for Joyce Derrick to pick it up, Joyce Derrick picked up on the ball before Lenox Clawson could intercept.

Joyce Derrick tried a banana shot from distance!. Merrill Blackman couldn't reach it.

Duane Ayers got up to tip it over.

End Match Reading athletic 3 - 0 Exeter city