The much awaited mid week Carling Cup game
against Arsenal, had Reading Fans scrambling for tickets. This was Arsenal’s
last season playing at Highbury, so gave visiting teams and their fans, a last
opportunity to play and support their teams at this historic ground.
It would also give Reading’s players a small
taste of the type and standard of football they could expect if they were
promoted to the Premier League.
Arsenal fielded five stars bound for the World
Cup in the summer, and together with the rest of the Arsenal youngsters, proved
to pacey to handle. With first half goals from Reyes and Van Persie, and a
second half goal from Lupoli, Arsenal were 3-0 winners on the night.
Despite losing, the Royals came away with some useful experience and could still hold their heads high.
This defeat ended Reading's record breaking 23 consecutive match unbeaten run.
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| a prematch Arsne Wenger |
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| A young looking van Persie celebrating his first hal goal |
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| Ibrahima Sonklo clears the ball |
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| ex Gunner Steve Sidwell in midfield |
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| an impressive Almunia watched by Steve Sidwell |
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| John Oster crosses the ball in front of the North Bank |
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| Cygan sends Kevin Doyle flying |
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| A despondent young Royals Fan |
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| James Harper & Graeme Murty applaud the Reading Fans |
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