Match Analysis: Cardiff vs Reading
Cardiff vs Reading ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Reading beat Cardiff 1-0.
Goals: J. Hoilett (Reading, 38').
Cardiff had 50% possession to Reading's 50%, with 27.00 shots to 2.00.
L. Southwood (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Marlon PackYellow Card
CardiffJoe RallsYellow Card
CardiffJ. HoilettNormal Goal
ReadingOut: L. BacunaIn: R. Colwill
CardiffOut: G. PuşcaşIn: S. Dann
ReadingOut: S. BowenIn: J. Collins
CardiffOut: J. RallsIn: W. Vaulks
CardiffOut: A. YiadomIn: J. Clarke
ReadingJames CollinsYellow Card
CardiffMark McGuinnessYellow Card
CardiffTEAM DATA
Match statistics
CardiffStatistic
Reading
50%
Possession
50%
27
Total Shots
2
5
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
1
12
Blocked Shots
0
19
Shots Inside Box
2
8
Shots Outside Box
0
7
Corners
2
0
Offsides
1
18
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
0
430
Total Passes
471
354
Accurate Passes
370
0
Goalkeeper Saves
5
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Cardiff
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: M. McCarthy
Starting XI
- 2M. McGuinnessD
- 5A. FlintD
- 7L. BacunaM
- 8J. RallsM
- 10K. MooreF
- 16C. NelsonD
- 21M. PackM
- 25A. SmithiesG
- 26R. GilesM
- 30C. BrownD
- 37S. BowenM
Substitutes (7)
- 1D. PhillipsG
- 3J. BaganD
- 6W. VaulksM
- 19J. CollinsF
- 27R. ColwillM
- 29M. Harris
- 38P. NgD
Reading
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: V. Paunovic
Starting XI
- 6L. MooreD
- 10J. SwiftM
- 14O. EjariaM
- 15D. DrinkwaterM
- 17A. YiadomD
- 19T. Dele-BashiruM
- 21A. BabaD
- 22L. SouthwoodG
- 23J. HoilettM
- 28J. LaurentD
- 47G. PuşcaşF
Substitutes (7)
- 24S. DannD
- 33RafaelG
- 35K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 36C. OsorioM
- 38M. SticklandD
- 39J. ClarkeF
- 41E. BristowD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Reading
L. Southwood
Rating 8.3 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Reading
J. Hoilett
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Cardiff
R. Giles
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Reading
J. Laurent
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Cardiff
K. Moore
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
6
Cardiff
C. Nelson
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Cardiff vs Reading match analysis
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