Match Analysis: Reading vs Cardiff
Reading vs Cardiff ended 2-1. 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 2-1.
Goals: C. O'Dowda (Cardiff, 4'), S. Long (Reading, 27'), T. Ince (Reading, 63').
Reading had 39% possession to Cardiff's 61%, with 8.00 shots to 6.00.
C. O'Dowda (Cardiff) was the standout performer, rated 7.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
C. O'DowdaR. Wintle
CardiffJunior HoilettYellow Card
ReadingCurtis NelsonYellow Card
CardiffS. LongPenalty
ReadingOut: A. RinomhotaIn: J. Ralls
CardiffOut: M. WattersIn: M. Harris
CardiffT. InceO. Ejaria
ReadingJamilu CollinsYellow Card
CardiffOut: O. EjariaIn: K. Abrefa
ReadingOut: M. RomeoIn: J. Philogene
CardiffOut: R. SawyersIn: T. Sang
CardiffOut: S. OjoIn: K. Etete
CardiffOut: S. LongIn: K. Ehibhatiomhan
ReadingKelvin AbrefaYellow Card
ReadingAndy YiadomYellow Card
ReadingMark HarrisYellow Card
CardiffOut: J. HoilettIn: John Clarke
ReadingTEAM DATA
Match statistics
ReadingStatistic
Cardiff
39%
Possession
61%
8
Total Shots
6
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Blocked Shots
0
4
Shots Inside Box
4
4
Shots Outside Box
2
1
Corners
2
3
Offsides
1
17
Fouls
16
3
Yellow Cards
3
247
Total Passes
386
159
Accurate Passes
288
1
Goalkeeper Saves
0
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Reading
Formation 5-4-1 · Coach: P. Ince
Starting XI
- 1J. LumleyG
- 3T. HolmesD
- 5T. McintyreD
- 7S. LongF
- 8J. HendrickM
- 10T. InceM
- 14O. EjariaM
- 17A. YiadomD
- 18N. Guinness-WalkerD
- 19T. FornahM
- 23J. HoilettD
Substitutes (7)
- 21D. BouzanisG
- 30K. AbrefaD
- 33John ClarkeD
- 34L. HolzmanD
- 35K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 37K. LeavyM
- 48B. TumaM
Cardiff
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: S. Morison
Starting XI
- 1R. AllsopG
- 2M. RomeoD
- 6R. WintleM
- 10S. OjoM
- 11C. O'DowdaM
- 16C. NelsonD
- 17J. CollinsD
- 19R. SawyersM
- 23C. KipréD
- 35A. RinomhotaM
- 36M. WattersF
Substitutes (7)
- 8J. RallsM
- 9K. EteteF
- 12T. SangD
- 15O. DenhamD
- 21J. AlnwickG
- 25J. PhilogeneM
- 29M. Harris
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Cardiff
C. O'Dowda
Rating 7.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
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Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Reading vs Cardiff match analysis
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