Reading v AFC Wimbledon
Date: 2'
Title: Post
Content: Michael Stickland (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Date: 2'
Title: Post
Content: Foul by Matty Stevens (AFC Wimbledon).
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Date: 1'
Title: Kick Off
Content: First Half begins.
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Date: 1'
Title: Post
Content: Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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