Reading FC manager Ruben Selles was left ‘proud’ of the effort of his players as they collected an away point at Barnsley.
After falling behind early on, an inspired second-half spell saw Sam Smith score two quick goals to put Reading ahead.
The Tykes levelled up not long after Smith’s second which meant that the points were shared.
“At half-time we demanded that if we’re going to lose the game, let’s lose the game our way by getting it down, playing vertically and making the counter press,” said Selles.
“Then we started believing and scored two goals. They had a couple of chances, but we also had a couple of transitions.
“I’m very proud of the effort they put in on the pitch. We came here to try and get the three points, but we take the one and move forward.”
“I think we have proved this season that we are competitive, and we can compete against any team.
“At the end the game got a little in their side when everyone was expecting long balls and second actions around our box, but we managed to get the ball down and break the pressure with running forward.
“If we had a little more calmness in the position from Mamadi Camara then the result could have been different.”
Reading are back in action at home on Sunday in the FA Cup second-round when they host non-league Harborough Town.
