Troubled Reading earn precious point with goalless draw against Burton
Posted Sunday, October 01, 2023 by PA
Troubled Reading gained the welcome boost of a precious point with a goalless League One draw against fellow strugglers Burton.
Reading – who were deducted four points this season for various financial breaches – dominated for most of a scrappy contest as Burton were grateful to goalkeeper Max Crocombe for a series of fine saves.
For the second home game running, Reading fans staged a protest against controversial Chinese owner Dai Yongge by throwing tennis balls on to the pitch in the 16th minute.
After a 10-minute delay, during which the players returned to the dressing-rooms, referee Sam Purkiss restarted the game.
In a poor first period – before and after the enforced break – neither side were able to create any clear-cut openings.
Joe Powell blazed the ball well off target for Burton early on while, for the hosts, Charlie Savage curled a long-range effort narrowly over.
Femi Azeez went closer with a firmly-struck attempt in first-half stoppage time but the ball was smartly saved by Crocombe.
Reading were comfortably superior after the interval, with Crocombe forced into action to save a thunderous shot from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.
And as the hosts desperately sought a late winner, Crocombe made a superb double stop to first deny Ehibhatiomhan and then Azeez on the follow-up.
- Tag:
Photos
More»
Meet Arsenal and Tottenham's breathtaking hot WAGs
Monday April 29 2024
Ryan Garcia held hands with stunning model
Monday April 29 2024
World’s most daring Wag goes naked in risque picture
Sunday April 28 2024
Your Say