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10/09/2030, Madejski Stadium, Reading, England
EFL Cup, Round 3

Reading Vs Liverpool

Reading play in a 3-4-3 Att formation, and line up with: D Mattox (GK) , P Yarwood (CB) , K Flanagan (CB) , S Lemmond (CB) , M Pugh (CM) , I Carrick (CM) , M McClellan (CM) , C Flanagan (CAM) , N Farrell (RW) , S Sloss (LW) , D Dermott (ST) And the subs are: H Gusau (CB) , G Harrison (CB) , D Onazi (CM) , J McNiel (CM) , M Callahan (ST)

Liverpool play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: L McClellan (GK) , A Buzzanca (CB) , A Miller (CB) , O McKowen (CB) , T Bennion (RB) , H Chisholm (LB) , I Sheridan (CDM) , C Dallas (CAM) , W Magee (RM) , J Winstone (LM) , L Rhys (ST) And the subs are: M Davin (CB) , B McRae (CB) , C Moriarty (CM) , D Stirling (CM) , M Nwankwo (ST)

Welcome to Madejski Stadium in Reading, England where Reading will face Liverpool FC.  This is round 3 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 24000.

1' - Reading kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Matt Pugh tackles Lee Rhys and takes possession.  Matt Pugh plays a long pass to Charles Flanagan.  Charles Flanagan attempts to outskill Clinton Dallas, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Reading.  

9' - Nathan Farrell places the ball to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but goalkeeper Lloyd McClellan takes hold of the ball.  

14' - Lloyd McClellan plays a long pass to Clinton Dallas.  Clinton Dallas plays a short pass to William Magee.  William Magee passes the ball to Lee Rhys.  Lee Rhys hits a shot from long range towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Inigo Carrick is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

22' - Kieran Flanagan finds Max McClellan with a long ball.  Max McClellan runs with the ball, beating Theo Bennion.  

23' - Max McClellan crosses the ball into the box and finds Inigo Carrick.  Inigo Carrick looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

26' - Lloyd McClellan sees a run from Lee Rhys.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Lee Rhys takes the ball.  Lee Rhys tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Lee Rhys scores!  That's a fine goal from the Liverpool player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

27' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Inigo Carrick plays a short pass to Sam Lemmond.  Sam Lemmond plays the ball to Matt Pugh.  Matt Pugh plays a long pass to Charles Flanagan.  Charles Flanagan finds Sam Sloss with a short pass.  Sam Sloss tries to beat Oisin McKowen using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

31' - Sam Sloss curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Hugh Chisholm.  

32' - With a turn of pace, Hugh Chisholm beats Max McClellan.  

34' - Hugh Chisholm passes to Adolfo Buzzanca.  Adolfo Buzzanca sees a run from Clinton Dallas.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - Nathan Farrell plays a long ball to Matt Pugh.  Clinton Dallas successfully tackles Matt Pugh and takes possession.  Clinton Dallas spots a run from James Winstone.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but James Winstone is caught offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Liverpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Paul Yarwood finds Charles Flanagan with a short pass.  Charles Flanagan spots a run from Matt Pugh.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - Max McClellan attempts to outskill James Winstone, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

54' - Max McClellan looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Reading!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

54' - Liverpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Daniel Dermott is going to be taken off.  Mark Callahan is going to be brought on.  

57' - Nathan Farrell successfully tackles Isaac Sheridan and takes the ball.  Nathan Farrell speeds past Theo Bennion.  

57' - Nathan Farrell crosses the ball into the box, but Andy Miller intercepts the ball.  

61' - Andy Miller passes to Oisin McKowen.  Oisin McKowen finds Hugh Chisholm with a long ball.  Hugh Chisholm sees Clinton Dallas making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Clinton Dallas runs on to the ball.  Clinton Dallas attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Kieran Flanagan is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Inigo Carrick is going to be taken off.  John McNiel is going to be brought on.  

63' - Adolfo Buzzanca finds Clinton Dallas with a long pass.  Clinton Dallas sees James Winstone making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but James Winstone is caught offside!  

74' - John McNiel runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by William Magee.    The referee shows William Magee the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Reading.  

77' - Nathan Farrell passes to Kieran Flanagan.  Kieran Flanagan finds Charles Flanagan with a long ball.  With a turn of pace, Charles Flanagan beats Adolfo Buzzanca.  

77' - Charles Flanagan curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

78' - Sam Sloss sees Matt Pugh making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hugh Chisholm is going to be taken off.  Brandon McRae joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kieran Flanagan will come off.  Henry Gusau is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William Magee is going to be taken off.  Mark Davin is going to be brought on.  

84' - Sam Lemmond plays a long pass to Max McClellan.  Max McClellan sees a run from Matt Pugh.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Matt Pugh is caught offside!  

86' - Brandon McRae hits the ball long to Adolfo Buzzanca.  Adolfo Buzzanca spots a run from Clinton Dallas.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Clinton Dallas is able to control the ball.  Clinton Dallas tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a great goal from Clinton Dallas for Liverpool!  The ball went in off the upright!

87' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Reading 1 - 2 Liverpool FC.