Played
October 30, 2012 3:45 PM EDT
Madejski Stadium — Reading
Referee: K. Friend
Attendance: 23980
October 30, 2012 3:45 PM EDT
Madejski Stadium — Reading
Referee: K. Friend
Attendance: 23980
120′ +1
Goal Theo Walcott
GOAL!! HAS THEO WALCOTT WON IT? Arshavin fizzes in a low cross and after the ball deflects around, Walcott is there to score what could be the winner and break Reading hearts. What. A. Game.
GOAL!! HAS THEO WALCOTT WON IT? Arshavin fizzes in a low cross and after the ball deflects around, Walcott is there to score what could be the winner and break Reading hearts. What. A. Game.
115′
Goal Pavel Pogrebnyak
GOAL!!! READING ARE LEVEL!!! The cross comes in from Gunter and there is Pavel Pogrebnyak to head home. It's 5-5!
GOAL!!! READING ARE LEVEL!!! The cross comes in from Gunter and there is Pavel Pogrebnyak to head home. It's 5-5!
114′
Yellow Card Damián Martínez
103′
Goal Marouane Chamakh
90′ +6
Goal Theo Walcott
GOAL!!! ARSENAL ARE LEVEL!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! It's 4-4 and there was some controversy as the assistant referee did not think Walcott's shot crossed the line. However, Carl Jenkinson was on hand to make sure by powering home. Into extra time we go!
GOAL!!! ARSENAL ARE LEVEL!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! It's 4-4 and there was some controversy as the assistant referee did not think Walcott's shot crossed the line. However, Carl Jenkinson was on hand to make sure by powering home. Into extra time we go!
89′
Goal Laurent Koscielny
GOAL!!! It's 4-3!!! Arsenal have nearly completed a famous comeback!!! The corner comes in, and there is Koscielny to send a powerful header home. Nervous times for the Royals lie ahead.
GOAL!!! It's 4-3!!! Arsenal have nearly completed a famous comeback!!! The corner comes in, and there is Koscielny to send a powerful header home. Nervous times for the Royals lie ahead.
87′
Yellow Card Laurent Koscielny
78′
Yellow Card Olivier Giroud
71′
Yellow Card Mikele Leigertwood
64′
Goal Olivier Giroud
GOAL!!! It's 4-2!!! Have Arsenal started to gather some momentum? A corner comes in, and Olivier Giroud is there to head home brilliantly as the ball curves away from him in the air. The Gunners have definitely improved.
GOAL!!! It's 4-2!!! Have Arsenal started to gather some momentum? A corner comes in, and Olivier Giroud is there to head home brilliantly as the ball curves away from him in the air. The Gunners have definitely improved.
55′
Yellow Card Marouane Chamakh
That should be a a penalty for Arsenal, but it's Chamakh who ends up in the book for what is deemed to be a dive, followed by a litte bit of shouting at the officials. Gunter definitely handled the ball there.
That should be a a penalty for Arsenal, but it's Chamakh who ends up in the book for what is deemed to be a dive, followed by a litte bit of shouting at the officials. Gunter definitely handled the ball there.
45′ +2
Goal Theo Walcott
GOAL!!! Could that be the start of a comeback? The ball is played through to Theo Walcott, who drifts between the defenders and dinks the ball over Federici to give the Gunners some hope.
GOAL!!! Could that be the start of a comeback? The ball is played through to Theo Walcott, who drifts between the defenders and dinks the ball over Federici to give the Gunners some hope.
37′
Goal Noel Hunt
GOAL!!! This is too good to be true, surely! It's 4-0 Reading! A cross comes in from McCleary, and there is Noel Hunt, rising high to head home. This is turning into a demolition.
GOAL!!! This is too good to be true, surely! It's 4-0 Reading! A cross comes in from McCleary, and there is Noel Hunt, rising high to head home. This is turning into a demolition.
32′
Yellow Card Ignasi Miquel
Ignasi Miquel is booked for a late challenge on Garath McCleary, which leaves the Royals man writhing on the ground.
Ignasi Miquel is booked for a late challenge on Garath McCleary, which leaves the Royals man writhing on the ground.
20′
Goal Mikele Leigertwood
GOAL!!! THIS IS UNREAL!!! It's 3-0 Reading! Mikele Leigertwood comes forward and fires in a shot that Damian Martinez tries to parry over the bar. However, the Argentine only manages to parry it into his own net, giving the Royals an incredible 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes.
GOAL!!! THIS IS UNREAL!!! It's 3-0 Reading! Mikele Leigertwood comes forward and fires in a shot that Damian Martinez tries to parry over the bar. However, the Argentine only manages to parry it into his own net, giving the Royals an incredible 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes.
19′
Own Goal Laurent Koscielny
GOAL!!!! IT'S 2-0 READING!!! This is incredible! Chris Gunter goes on the overlap and sends in a fizzing cross that Laurent Koscielny can only turn into his own net. Brilliant from the home side, who double their lead.
GOAL!!!! IT'S 2-0 READING!!! This is incredible! Chris Gunter goes on the overlap and sends in a fizzing cross that Laurent Koscielny can only turn into his own net. Brilliant from the home side, who double their lead.
12′
Goal Jason Roberts
GOAL!!! IT'S 1-0 READING!!! Hal Robson-Kanu sends a wonderful cross in from the left, and Jason Roberts is there, ghosting past the defenders to slide the ball home. Great start for the home side.
GOAL!!! IT'S 1-0 READING!!! Hal Robson-Kanu sends a wonderful cross in from the left, and Jason Roberts is there, ghosting past the defenders to slide the ball home. Great start for the home side.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Theo Walcott Striker Arsenal |
5 | 0 |
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Andreas Weimann Striker Aston Villa |
4 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
4 | 0 |
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Jonathan De Guzmán Midfielder Swansea City |
3 | 1 |
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Luciano Becchio Striker Norwich City |
3 | 1 |

GOAL!! Arsenal have sealed it! The ball is bouncing around all over the place and there is Chamakh to lob the ball over Federici who is off his line to seal the victory. 7-5, what a game this has been.