Inglés:
Reading edges out Peterborough in a thrilling encounter at the Weston Homes Stadium. Reading took an early lead and held on to win a hard-fought victory. H. Knibbs’ brace (9′ and 23′) proved decisive, despite Peterborough dominating possession (60%) and registering 12 shots (4 on target). Peterborough’s late goal from E. Fernandez in the 90th minute offered a glimmer of hope, but it was too little, too late. The match was characterized by a physical battle, with 16 fouls committed (12 by Reading, 4 by Peterborough) and three yellow cards shown (two to Reading, one to Peterborough). The final score was 2-1 to Reading.
Substitutions peterborough: at minute 60 S. Curtis came in and J. Dornelly went out., at minute 75 A. Odoh came in and R. De Havilland went out., at minute 84 C. Conn-Clarke came in and M. Mothersille went out., at minute 85 C. Hayes came in and J. Sparkes went out.
Substitutions reading: at minute 68 A. Kanu came in and A. S. Mbengue went out., at minute 76 J. Wareham came in and S. Smith went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Peterborough
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