Fulham denied in late drama at Reading
Reading 3 Fulham 3
Hal Robson-Kanu’s injury-time equaliser denied Fulham a victory after Dimitar Berbatov had put them ahead with only two minutes remaining.
Mikele Leigertwood gave Reading a first-half lead but Fulham fought back and were in front after goals from substitute Bryan Ruiz and Chris Baird.
After Garath McCleary had replied for the hosts, Berbatov looked to have had the final say with a low shot into the net.
But Robson-Kanu then poked home to rescue a point for the Royals.
Ex-QPR man Leigertwood fired into the top corner after being teed up by Jobi McAnuff.
Reading’s 26th-minute breakthrough came after Pavel Pogrebnyak had missed a golden chance to score against his former side.
The Russian striker contrived to head wide of the target from close range after being found by Nicky Shorey’s cross.
But Fulham recovered from their poor start and were rewarded when Ruiz equalised only two minutes after coming on.
And it was a fine goal from the Costa Rican, who exchanged passes with Damien Duff before sending an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
Berbatov’s response to McLeary’s leveller appeared to give Fulham the points, but Reading refused to give up.
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