Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Reading vs Cardiff

Reading vs Cardiff ended 3-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2019-08-18 11:00 Madejski Stadium Regular Season - 3
Full Time
Reading

Reading

G. Puşcaş25'
G. Puşcaş40'
J. Swift83'
3 - 0
Final score
Cardiff

Cardiff

No goals
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Reading beat Cardiff 3-0.

Goals: G. Puşcaş (Reading, 25'), G. Puşcaş (Reading, 40'), J. Swift (Reading, 83').

Reading had 52% possession to Cardiff's 48%, with 14.00 shots to 14.00.

Rafael Cabral (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

8'
Leandro BacunaYellow Card
Cardiff
23'
Out: M. PackIn: C. Nelson
Cardiff
25'
G. PuşcaşA. Yiadom
Reading
40'
G. PuşcaşJ. Swift
Reading
42'
Liam MooreYellow Card
Reading
45'
Joe RallsYellow Card
Cardiff
46'
Out: W. VaulksIn: C. Paterson
Cardiff
46'
Out: J. HoilettIn: I. Vassell
Cardiff
80'
Out: Lucas JoãoIn: Y. Meïté
Reading
82'
Out: G. PuşcaşIn: L. Boyé
Reading
83'
J. SwiftA. Yiadom
Reading
85'
Out: O. EjariaIn: A. Rinomhota
Reading
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Reading
Statistic
Cardiff
52%
Possession
48%
14
Total Shots
14
6
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
5
10
Shots Inside Box
4
4
Shots Outside Box
10
4
Corners
2
1
Offsides
0
6
Fouls
13
1
Yellow Cards
2
411
Total Passes
377
324
Accurate Passes
266
7
Goalkeeper Saves
3
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Rafael Cabral
Reading

Rafael Cabral

Rating 8.5 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Reading

J. Swift

Rating 8.4 · 1 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

4
Reading

A. Yiadom

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 2 A · 0 SOT

5
Reading

M. Miazga

Rating 7.8 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

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