Charlton dump Royals out of Carling Cup

Sportsdesk • Published 23 Aug 2011 22:00 0 Comments

Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Reading

BRIAN McDermott suffered a third successive defeat for the first time as Reading manager as his side crashed out of the Carling Cup.

They were beaten 2-1 by League One Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a rearranged first-round tie tonight.

It followed on from Championship defeats to Barnsley and Portsmouth within the last week.

Paul Benson put Chris Powell's hosts in front with a close-range strike in the 25th minute.

Jason Euell doubted the Addicks' lead with a 63rd minute header past Alex McCarthy.

Sean Morrison gave Royals a lifeline when he bundled home on his debut in the 72nd minute.

But efforts from new signing Joseph Mills and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu proved to be too little too late as Charlton held on.

More to follow........

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