Reading vs Manchester United
Match pulse
REAAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| REA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAN | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Who won: Man United 4-3
Manchester United beat Reading 4-3 on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Goals for Reading: Hal Robson-Kanu (8'), Adam Le Fondre (19') and Sean Morrison (23'). Goals for Man United: Anderson (13'), Wayne Rooney (16' pen, 30') and Robin van Persie (34').
Play by play
- 94'
<b>FULL TIME</b> - a superb first half, one of the finest I've ever seen, but a dismal second, as is often the case. Man Utd comfortable in the second period and they go three clear of Man City. Reading remain second bottom.
- 93'
Morrison wins the second corner but can't get on top of the ball, sending his header flying over the bar.
- 92'
Shorey's corner finds its way to Morrison, who nods it down and forces Lindegaard to tip over the bar.
- 91'
McClearly wins a corner for Reading. Last chance saloon.
- 90'
Three minutes added....
- 88'
Mariappa breaks forward but loses his footing at a crucial moment and Reading's energy and vim have gone.
- 87'
Space for Smalling on the right hand side and he shoots but it is miles over the bar.
- 85'
Come on Reading - give this game the finale it deserves.
- 84'
Hunt nods down McCleary's cross but no-one was near enough to him. Bit better from Reading though.
- 83'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Robson-Kanu has had a good game, but it is over, as Noel Hunt replaces.
- 81'
Things winding down here now - no noise in the stands, Reading not committing enough men forward, Man Utd cruising to victory. We deserve more.
- 80'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> McAnuff makes way and McCleary comes on.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Tabb catches Young and is carded.
- 78'
McAnuff cuts in and has a pop - Lindegaard loses it for a split second but reclaims before the Pog can poke home.
- 77'
Jones' shot is firmly blocked by Leigterwood - that looked painful.
- 76'
Right, time for Reading to give this a right go now after closing up this half.
- 75'
Bit selfish from Tabb - neglects to pass to Le Fondre and blasts over.
- 74'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> RVP trots off and Danny Welbeck replaces him.
- 73'
Ashley Young should just not bother shooting - this one has gone out for a throw in.
- 73'
Ferdinand nods clear from Shorey's delivery.
- 71'
Pogrebnyak wins a soft free kick off Evans and Reading can load the box again.
- 70'
Such a poor atmosphere inside the stadium. Make some noise Reading fans.
- 69'
That's 35 minutes gone without a goal now. Disgraceful.
- 68'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Time for the Pog - Roberts makes way.
- 66'
Oh calamity. Federici makes a total mess of a back pass, tries a Cruyff turn and is robbed by RVP, who then misses from four yards out. He was at an angle but that is amazing.
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