Reading 1-1 Liverpool – Match Recap – FA Cup – 2 January 2010
The late match on Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the English Football Association (FA) Cup 3rd round was Reading v Liverpool. Reading, who are in the Championship, have been struggling this season after being in the EPL only a few years ago. Liverpool, who are out of the EPL title race, could redeem their season with a deep run into the FA Cup.
Here’s a recap of the match.
Reading 1-1 Liverpool
It was a dream start for Reading but Liverpool would get an equalizer as the match ended at 1-1. The opening goal for Reading was in the 24th minute as Simon Church scored. The lead was short lived for the home side as Liverpool made it 1-1 with a Steven Gerrard goal in the 36th minute.
Liverpool had the better chances in the match but Reading were solid and made it a tight match. Both teams would have chances late in the second half but it would end in a draw. The replay will be at Anfield with Liverpool once again the favorites to advance to the fourth round.
| Match Information | |
| Stadium: | Madejski Stadium, England |
| Attendance: | 23,656 |
| Match Time: | January 2, 2010, 12:15 ET |
| Official(s): | M Atkinson (Referee) |
| Scoring Summary | |
| Reading | Liverpool |
| Simon Church (24) | Steven Gerrard (36) |
| Match Stats | ||
| Reading | Liverpool | |
| Shots (on Goal) | 3(3) | 9(3) |
| Fouls | 6 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 8 |
Arsenal to play FA today. Gunners is always the great fighter in cup games. Scored 10s in 3 matches, Arsenal can easily destroy Hammers.