Reading 0-0 Birmingham City: Player Ratings

Reading 0-0 Birmingham City: Player Ratings

Not called upon too much, and only recorded one actual save, but kept his concentration to intervene when needed. Got out bravely just after the half-hour mark to punch away a cross that a Birmingham player threw a foot at.

Made a great save shortly before the hour mark in the scramble that eventually led to Mbengue’s goal-line clearance, getting down to his left well. Helped Reading stay calm at the back in the late stages as they closed the game out. Spurned a good opportunity to get a cross into the box in first-half injury time, but was generally smart on the ball in the first half and was often one of Reading’s best contributors when attempting to retain possession.

Often the furthest person back at corners, and did well in those moments. Cleaned up a Reading attempt to recycle the ball nicely with a head fake early in the second half. Followed that up with a great effort to move across the whole pitch and safely put the ball out of play. Made his best creative intervention in the 75th minute. Followed it with his best defensive intervention shortly after, stepping across Alfie May to block his dangerous shot. As if to indicate his importance to the team and the game, Craig made the final play, drawing a free-kick from a tired challenge and bleeding the final seconds off the clock.

A little sloppy on the ball in the first half, misplacing almost 50% of his passes, but competed well defensively. Stormed into a sliding challenge on Lyndon Dykes in the first half, and won a free-kick to end a spell of Birmingham pressure. Made an incredible clearance off the line in the 56th minute, lying down on the line to stop a Birmingham shot and somehow deflect it into Pereira’s waiting arms.

Mostly very solid in the first half outside of one crazy moment. Played a loose pass into the middle of his own defensive third that led to a Birmingham chance. Recovered really well, intercepting the cross in the air and playing it out again. Helped out at the end of the first half by an offside flag for a striker who had gotten onto the wrong side of him. Opened the second half by making a well timed sliding challenge to block Birmingham from entering the box. Blocked a low shot that looked dangerous midway through the second half.

When the ball landed terribly, he headed it over his own bar from virtually underneath it. To make sure he didn’t headbut it, he had to grip the crossbar and hold on for a moment.

had a few outstanding defensive plays in the first half, including one that really fired up the crowd. Stronger opponents had the ability to knock him off the ball, but he did well to find touches that moved him around them multiple times, particularly in the first half.

effectively crosses the field to assist and offer passing alternatives during transitions. He was knocked off the ball to stop a late Reading counterattack, demonstrating how his lack of power hinders him.

started a late Reading attack by leaping onto a very speculative Craig ball into central midfield.

When he got on the ball in the first half, he sprayed it around with determination, but Birmingham’s hard marking limited his touches. In the first half, I again fell behind Craig in touches.

In one instance, he attempted a shot that appeared deadly but was instantly stopped by the box’s edge.

Early in the second half, he extended his heel backward to stop a cutback, making a crucial block on the stretch.

In the 55th minute, he got his first serious chance to shoot on the box’s edge in weeks, and he put Allsop to the test with a sinking shot. In the final ten minutes, put in a wonderful cross for Campbell at the back post.

In the first half, they were full of enthusiasm, winning free kicks from sloppy Birmingham challenges and frequently getting to the ball first. When he acquired the ball, he was positive and frequently moved quickly.

Paik’s biggest contribution before to the break earned him a yellow card. Perhaps understandably, they were a little worn out in the second half. Chem Campbell gave him a fantastic opportunity to shoot on the box’s edge, but he missed the mark with his low attempt.

Although he gave a better performance overall in the first half than the second, his participation in the first half was crucial in reducing Birmingham’s early advantage and stopping them from generating many successful buildups.

made some extremely creative passes, including set pieces, in the first half. produced a fantastic through pass down the left channel that found Camara and a corner that reached Campbell at the near post.

At the end of the first half, he was booked for a foolish challenge on the halfway line that resulted in his man being taken down with a high boot.

kept up his strong defensive play in the second half, and it helped when Campbell joined him.

put in a lot of effort and made accurate passes in the first half. Place a header at the near post that is slightly wide from a corner. Although he did well to enter the area unnoticed, he should have done more with his finish.

moved to the left around the hour mark, which, according to Sofascore statistics, oddly pulled Reading’s players’ average positions even farther to the left.

gave Knibbs a fantastic opportunity late in the game when he spotted his teammate on the box’s edge after cutting inside from the left. Soon after, he nearly scored by heading centrally but forcefully onto a Wing cross at the back post.

completed Reading’s final excellent opportunity of the game, perhaps choosing to shoot but lacking sufficient force in his curling attempt.

considering that he started in the central position against the team he played against to start the season.

Unfortunately, the squad had trouble getting him touches in any type of space throughout the first half, so he wasn’t quite as sharp as some of his teammates. In the 35th minute, he had a fantastic opportunity to run onto a ball behind, but he was unable to produce a positive touch (albeit with defenders on his back).

Just after the hour, he made several excellent substitutions to win the ball and keep control, setting up a Reading opportunity. Soon after, he was involved in a horrific head-on collision and suffered a nasty gash to his forehead, which ended his day. For him, it was a frustrating way to conclude the day as he continued to get better.

eager to score as Reading got off to a strong start in the first half. guilty of a careless pass that might have signaled trouble in the disorganized middle section. In the first half, he appeared more dangerous overall than he had a few months prior.

In the second half, it was quiet. moved to the right in a traditional winger switch, but Campbell was followed to the left by play. was mainly restricted to starting a Reading counterattack after winning the ball back well from a corner. Nevertheless, made a good overall contribution.

brought on when Ehibhatiomhan was unable to continue with twenty minutes remaining. As soon as he entered the battle, he made good movement in the box to assist generate his own opportunity, dragging his low shot just wide.

To win the ball and start the play that resulted in Knibbs’ 80th-minute goal, Alert was alert. Not having enough support in the area, he quickly produced a great first touch to pull down a ball over the backline.

helped create Reading’s final opportunity in the game by moving the ball out to Chem Campbell. Wareham, who was undoubtedly frustrated not to start, made a really impressive cameo.

came on to help Reading win the game in the final seconds. did a good job chasing the man on the ball.

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