Having finished 25 points behind them in the league, Blues went into Saturday’s final at Lee Valley as underdogs.

But they rose to the occasion, fighting back superbly after conceding a goal to the side that had only been denied top spot in the Premier Division on goal difference.

Their first four goals all came from penalty corners, with Tom Carson netting two of them, John Jackson and Rick Mantell one apiece.

But it was Scott’s goal that proved the highlight of the match.

Starting his run just inside the Surbiton half, he weaved his way through the Suribton defence, shrugging off at least four challenges on the way, and from just inside the circle he blasted a shot high into the net, giving keeper David Kettle no chance.

Scott, who was one of seven Under 20 players in the 16-man squad, was mobbed by his team-mates, who were not totally surprised by Scott’s super strike.

“He often scores goals like that in training,” said Blues keeper Tommy Alexander.

Earlier, Alexander had played a vital role in the victory. With his side 2-1 up, he pulled off two fine saves shortly before half-time. Then, with the score at 3-1, he kept out a penalty stroke from Alan Forsyth.

“I had a good idea of where he would place the ball and I guessed right,” said Alexander, who had known the Surbiton player from their Scottish U21 days.

The only time Alexander was beaten came in the fifth minute when Will Calnan scored.

At the time both sides were down to 10 men when a minor coming-together between Reading’s Tim Atkins and Forsyth saw both players sent to the sin-bin for five minutes.

Reading, who had beaten four other Premier Division sides – all away – to reach the final, responded well.

Carson and Ben Boon both created chances before their side turned the game around.

England international Carson equalised on 20 minutes and eight minutes later Richard Mantell fired them ahead.

And that continued to be the case in the second half as Surbiton’s defence struggled against Reading’s intense pressure.

Jackson made it 3-1 in the 38th minute after Mantell’s effort had been blocked and Carson scored the fourth and his second in the 54th minute.

Coach And Watts said later: “We had been practising different (penalty corners) variations in training. We changed the routines a little bit and they certainly paid off today with our four goals.” In between the third and fourth, Ireland captain Jackson had conceded a penalty stroke to give the Surrey side a chance to get back in the game, but Alexander denied Forsyth.

Reading didn’t let up and it was left to Scott to put the icing on the cake with his brilliant solo effort eight minutes from the end.

They had last won the cup in 2009 and it was their eighth final win since 1996.

Watts, ending his first season as coach on a high note, said: “Everybody across the whole squad played fantastically, from the young guys to the more experienced heads.

“They were all brilliant and I am really proud of them. They had worked really hard in training in the last few weeks.” While Surbiton had been involved in the league play-offs, Reading were able to concentrate on this game once they had beaten Brooklands in their semi-final on March 22.

“We had a good bit of time to train together,” said Watts.”The guys have been brilliant in the last few weeks working towards this game. It shows that on our day we are capable of beating anyone in the league, but we just did not do it consistently enough in the league.” Watts added: “This win is a brilliant boost for next season. We will hopefully keep the majority of the group together, though there are one or two going to university.

“Hopefully we will attract a few more youngsters to the club along with one or two more experienced players.” Reading squad: Alexander, Jackson, Mantell, Carter-Keall, Shingles, Clee, Clarke, Atkins, Carson, Boon, Newman (capt), Heaver, Scott, Hibell, Whelan, Noble.

Meanwhile, a second cup came Reading’s way on Sunday when their Over 50s defeated Harleston Magpies 3-0 in the Masters Over 50s final at Lee Valley.

Their goals came in the second half from Rob Thompson, Roger Wall and Tim Armitage. And, for the second day running, the Reading keeper, this time Suneil Raval, kept out a penalty stroke.