READING FC Under 23s came from behind to beat Flackwell Heath 2-1 in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup quarter finals.
But last night’s away victory at Wilks Park was marred by a serious injury to 17-year-old Royals Academy midfielder, Jack Nolan.
The youngster dislocated his knee in the latter stages of the first half and, after a lengthy delay, was stretchered off and taken to hospital.
Nolan tweeted an update this morning saying: “Would like to thank everyone for their support really means a lot. I suffered dislocated knee but hope to be back as soon as possible.”
Would like to thank everyone for their support really means a lot. I suffered a dislocated knee but hope to be back as soon as possible @ReadingFC 👍 https://t.co/bISTXEiSt3
— Jack Nolan (@JackNolan_11) February 13, 2019
Nolan was taken off in the 38th minute with the game still scoreless, but Flackwell broke the deadlock one minute before the break through Leius Sinclair following a mistake by Reading keeper Myles Roberts.
However, Scott Marshall’s men regrouped and equalised on 63 minutes before Khalid Simmo struck the winner 11 minutes later in front of a crowd of 310.
We extend our support to @RFCAcademy midfielder @JackNolan_11 and wish him all the best in his speedy recovery. Looked a nasty one and we commend his bravery last night. Good luck, Jack!🙏🏻 https://t.co/oPL88TIJCP
— Flackwell Heath FC (@FHFC1907) February 13, 2019
Reading: Roberts, Balogun, Odimayo (c), Burley, Green, Omolabe, Pendlebury, Nolan, Olise, Moore, Simmo. Subs: Driscoll, Howe, Holmes, Wallace, East.
To be in the game right till the end is a reflection of how hard we worked tonight. Unlucky not to get something but ultimately @ReadingFC class and fitness showed. Thank you to everyone that came, it’s massively appreciated https://t.co/DyBYvqksIH
— Daniel Bailey (@danielbailey07) February 12, 2019
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