Match report

Cardiff and Reading Draw 0-0 in Championship Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
0–0
FT
Reading
Reading
May 6, 2018

Cardiff and Reading clashed in a closely contested Championship match, resulting in a goalless draw. Both teams showed determination and resilience, but failed to break the deadlock despite creating several chances. Tommy Elphick and J. Hoilett were notable for their yellow cards, while Reading made three substitutions to maintain their defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cardiff 0-0 Reading
  • • Tommy Elphick (Reading) received a yellow card at the 27th minute
  • • J. Hoilett (Cardiff) received a yellow card at the 58th minute
  • • Y. Kermorgant (Reading) received a yellow card at the 74th minute
  • • Reading made three substitutions: Tiago Ilori, J. Böðvarsson, and S. Aluko
  • • Cardiff made two substitutions: Jamie Ward and G. Madine

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 N. Etheridge (G)
  • 2 L. Peltier (D)
  • 14 S. Bamba (D)
  • 4 S. Morrison (D)
  • 3 J. Bennett (D)
  • 18 C. Paterson (M)
  • 21 C. Bryson (M)
  • 19 N. Mendez-Laing (F)
  • 8 J. Ralls (M)
  • 33 J. Hoilett (F)
  • 10 K. Zohorè (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 J. Ward
  • 44 G. Madine
  • 5 B. Écuélé Manga
  • 6 J. Richards
  • 13 A. Pilkington
  • 24 M. Grujić
  • 28 B. Murphy

Reading

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Mannone (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (D)
  • 3 T. Elphick (D)
  • 6 L. Moore (D)
  • 20 Tiago Ilori (D)
  • 14 S. Aluko (M)
  • 16 D. Edwards (M)
  • 4 J. van den Berg
  • 19 L. Bacuna (M)
  • 23 J. Böðvarsson (F)
  • 17 M. Barrow (M)

Substitutes

  • 38 L. Kelly
  • 18 Y. Kermorgant
  • 5 P. McShane
  • 8 G. Evans
  • 10 J. Swift
  • 27 C. Martin
  • 31 A. Jaakkola

Timeline

  1. Reading
    27' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Tommy Elphick
  2. Reading
    34' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tiago Ilori · On: L. Kelly
  3. Cardiff
    58' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hoilett
  4. Reading
    70' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Böðvarsson · On: Y. Kermorgant
  5. Reading
    74' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Kermorgant
  6. Cardiff
    78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: Jamie Ward
  7. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Aluko · On: P. McShane
  8. Cardiff
    86' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Zohorè · On: G. Madine

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Reading
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 59% 60%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 1
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 280 241
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 0
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 165 145
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came at the 27th minute when Tommy Elphick was given a yellow card, disrupting Reading's rhythm.
  • ▸ J. Hoilett's yellow card at the 58th minute significantly impacted Cardiff's attack, leading to a more defensive approach in the second half.