Reading vs. Exeter City: A Hard-Fought Win for Reading
Reading emerged victorious over Exeter City with a score of 3-1 in an exciting match that took place at St James Park in Exeter, Devon.
The game started with a frantic pace, and Reading took the lead quickly. In the 1st minute, J. Wareham opened the scoring after an assist from H. Knibbs. Exeter City tried to respond but failed to create any real threat in the Reading goal.
In the 36th minute, M. Craig scored the second goal for Reading, extending their lead. Exeter City appeared unable to find a way through.
In the second half, the home team came out with more intensity and in the 58th minute, I. Niskanen managed to pull one back after an assist from M. Alli. However, the goal was not enough to change the course of the game.
Reading maintained control of the game and ended the match with a 3-1 win, thanks to their effective offensive strategy.
Statistics:
* Exeter City: 62% possession, 15 shots (5 on target, 8 off target), 6 corners, 8 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
* Reading: 38% possession, 10 shots (5 on target, 1 off target), 5 corners, 14 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
Substitutions exeter city: at minute 46 M. Alli came in and M. Carayol went out., at minute 46 J. Magennis came in and S. Cox went out., at minute 55 K. Doyle came in and E. Francis went out., at minute 86 J. Bird came in and R. Woods went out.
Substitutions reading: at minute 60 S. Smith came in and J. Wareham went out., at minute 60 A. Akande came in and C. Campbell went out., at minute 69 B. Elliott came in and C. Savage went out., at minute 69 H. Dean came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 82 M. Camara came in and K. Ehibhatiomhan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Exeter City
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