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Match Report
Reading's frontline for the game was changed again with Lloyd Owusu
this time partnering the inform Dave Kitson. Steve Coppell was becoming a
bit of a tinker man as he tried to find the best front two for the Royals.
It was a must win game for Reading as they looked to keep up their slim
hopes of making the Play Off's for the second year running.
It looked like they were up to the task as they took an early lead
which would hopefully lead to all three points for the Royals. A ball into
the box was poorly dealt with and Kitson headed home for his fifth goal
for Reading this season.
After the goal though Reading sat back and invited pressure upon them.
Something after the game that manager, Steve Coppell was clearly disappointment
with. Reading were playing very deep leaving
both the front men on there own upfront and without any sort of support
from the midfield.
Crewe had plenty of opportunities to equalise but Ashdown yet again was
in good form to keep both Jones and Ashton out. Though it was only a
matter of time before the Railwaymen were back in it. They had to wait
till five minutes before half time, Sidwell made a clumsy tackle on the
edge of the box which left a good opportunity. From the free kick Kenny
Lunt hit
it over the wall and into the corner of the goal leaving Ashdown with no
chance.
Half Time: Reading 1:1 Crewe Alexandra
The second half was not much better then the first as the game
reflected a typical end of season game where both teams had not much to
play for, although Reading did but they were unable to really breakdown a
well organised Crewe team. The frustration was evident with the crowd who
were unable to really get behind the team.
Crewe though had plenty of opportunities to take the three points back
home with them. With both Ashton and Jones being guilty of missing simple
chances. Reading really were fortunate to take a point from a game which
realistically ended the Play Off dream especially with all the teams in
and around them winning.
Steve Coppell has some big decisions to make going into next weekends
game away at high flyers Millwall. With Forster not looking that match fit
after coming on as sub and Owusu not having a great game it may Goater's
chance to get back in the team or Morgan to reclaim his place in the
starting eleven.
Full Time: Reading 1:1 Crewe Alexandra
Man Of The Match: No one really stood out. Although another
goal for Kitson gets my vote. Reading could have one very good striker on
their hands.
Ref Watch: Made some poor decisions but not that bad overall.
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New Den, 24th April, 3:00 PM Kick Off.
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Reading
1:1 Crewe Alexandra