English:
Reading Secures Narrow Victory at Home Against Port Vale
Reading, Berkshire – In a closely contested match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading defeated Port Vale on matchday 6 of League One. The game, which saw both teams with 50% possession, was decided by a goal from P. Lane in the 66th minute, assisted by D. Kyerewaa.
Port Vale showed greater attacking intent, registering 13 total shots compared to Reading’s 9, though only 3 of them were on target, compared to Reading’s 5. In terms of corners, Port Vale also surpassed Reading with 6 compared to 2.
The match was intense, with several yellow cards shown. For Reading, M. Jacob received a caution in the 45th minute and A. Ahmed in the 74th. Port Vale saw B. Heneghan (47th minute) and R. Croasdale (56th minute) cautioned. Despite the equal possession and more shots from Port Vale, Reading’s efficiency was key to securing the win.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 56 R. Croasdale came in and F. Ojo went out., at minute 57 M. Faal came in and D. Brown went out., at minute 63 M. Clark came in and Kyle John went out., at minute 71 B. Heneghan came in and B. Waine went out., at minute 71 G. Byers came in and J. Shipley went out.
Substitutions reading: at minute 62 M. O’Mahony came in and J. Marriott went out., at minute 62 B. Elliott came in and K. Doyle went out., at minute 74 P. Lane came in and M. Camara went out., at minute 81 A. Ahmed came in and J. R. Dorsett A. went out., at minute 82 C. Savage came in and L. Fraser went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Reading
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