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Stevenage and Reading Split Points in Exciting Draw
Stevenage, Hertfordshire – In a lively League One match, Stevenage and Reading shared the spoils in an exciting encounter that ended 1-1.
The first half was characterized by intensity and a battle for control of the ball, with Reading dominating possession but Stevenage posing a threat on the counter-attack. The first goal arrived in the 29th minute when D. Kemp finished off a precise pass from N. Freeman to put the home side in front.
In the second half, Reading came out with more determination and managed to equalize in the 82nd minute through a goal by H. Knibbs, who capitalized on a pass from C. Campbell. Despite attempts from both teams to secure victory, the score remained unchanged.
Statistics reflect the balance of the match: Reading had a higher possession percentage (65%) and more shots (15), but Stevenage managed to carry more danger to the opposing goal with 2 shots on target.
Referee C. Hicks had a good performance, showing adequate control of the game and letting the actions flow without generating too many interruptions.
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Substitutions reading: at minute 46 J. R. Dorsett A. came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 59 J. Wareham came in and M. Camara went out., at minute 75 A. Ahmed came in and M. Craig went out.
Substitutions stevenage: at minute 75 E. List came in and T. Simpson went out., at minute 85 E. King came in and N. Freeman went out., at minute 89 J. Young came in and J. Reid went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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