25/05 - 15:00
Reading overcame Arsenal in a superb win on Tuesday, 5x2, in a match relating to the Grp.G of the EFL Trophy. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan made a great performance with 2 goals along with 1 assist.
The opening goal was scored by Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan after 13 minutes. With 24 minutes on the clock, Caylan Vickers doubled the lead for Reading. After 33 minutes, Fábio Vieira fired home for Arsenal, from the penalty spot. In the 35th minute, Rubén Sellés's team increased their lead with a goal from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.
After 53 minutes, Khayon Edwards struck the second goal for Mehmet Ali's team. In the 60th minute, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan could have scored for Reading, but Ovie Ejeheri has brilliantly saved the penalty. After 68 minutes, Rubén Sellés's team extended their lead with a goal from Harvey Knibbs. In the 82nd minute, Joel Pereira has defended a penalty, converted by Fábio Vieira. In the final minutes of the game, Ayden Heaven left the game early after seeing a red card. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Sam Smith scored the last goal of the match.
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| Reading | Arsenal | |||
| 8 | 5 | Shots | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Ball steals | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 43 | Total Passes | 67 | 7 |
| 8 | 34 | Passes Completed | 60 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | Saves | 8 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
