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Reading Shuts Down Bloomfield Road with Decisive Victory
Blackpool suffered a tough home defeat against Reading in a match dominated by the visitors’ effectiveness. Despite enjoying greater ball possession (62%), Blackpool failed to translate their dominance into goals. The first goal of the match came in the 28th minute courtesy of K. Doyle, assisted by D. Kyerewaa, giving Reading the initial lead.
In the second half, Reading extended their lead with a penalty converted by L. Wing in the 69th minute. The definitive blow came in the 81st minute with a goal from R. Williams, sealing the victory for the visiting team. Blackpool, although trying to react, encountered a solid defense and a lack of precision in their shots. The match was characterized by a physical game, with 14 fouls committed by Reading and 9 by Blackpool, who also received a yellow card for O. Casey in the 27th minute.
The match, corresponding to matchday 18 of League One, left Reading with an important victory and Blackpool with much to analyze.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 58 L. Evans came in and E. Hansson went out., at minute 65 A. Lyons came in and C. Hamilton went out., at minute 81 M. Ihiekwe came in and S. Banks went out.
Substitutions reading: at minute 70 J. R. Dorsett A. came in and A. Yiadom went out., at minute 86 K. Doyle came in and A. Rinomhota went out., at minute 90 R. Williams came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 90 K. Ehibhatiomhan came in and S. Patton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Blackpool
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