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GALLERY: Reading FC bag home over Cardiff with goals from Shane Long and Tom Ince

Andy Preston by Andy Preston
Monday, August 8, 2022 2:41 pm
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Reading v Cardiff City The Penalty Celebrations.

Reading v Cardiff City The Penalty Celebrations.

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READING FC made it an afternoon to remember as they got off the mark with a win in their opening home Championship match against Cardiff City.

Reading FC v Cardiff City Pictures: Steve Smyth
Reading FC v Cardiff City Pictures: Steve Smyth

Despite falling behind early in the game, the Royals bounced back as Shane Long marked his homecoming with a goal from the penalty spot 11 years after his last appearance for the club.

Shane Long on the ball
Shane Long on the ball

Tom Ince then stole the spotlight when he capped an inspired display by scoring the winner with a venomous strike into the top corner to give Reading three points.

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Ovie Ejaria

Reading host Stevenage in the Carabao Cup tomorrow evening at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Tom Ince
Tom Ince

The Royals then turn their attentions back to Championship action on Saturday when they travel away to face Rotherham United.

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Tom Ince
Tom Ince wins a penalty
Tom Ince wins a penalty

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