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Reading 3-1 Tottenham Reading 3-1 Tottenham
(20 minutes later)
Reading came from behind to secure a morale-boosting Premiership victory.Reading came from behind to secure a morale-boosting Premiership victory.
Tottenham took a deserved first-half lead with a Robbie Keane penalty after Ibrahima Sonko fouled Hossam Ghaly.Tottenham took a deserved first-half lead with a Robbie Keane penalty after Ibrahima Sonko fouled Hossam Ghaly.
But Spurs were rocked by two goals at the end of the half as Paul Robinson was beaten by Nicky Shorey's shot and Steve Sidwell's close-range finish.But Spurs were rocked by two goals at the end of the half as Paul Robinson was beaten by Nicky Shorey's shot and Steve Sidwell's close-range finish.
In the game's closing stages, Kevin Doyle applied the coup de grace with an angled shot before Jermain Defoe hit the woodwork with a powerful effort.In the game's closing stages, Kevin Doyle applied the coup de grace with an angled shot before Jermain Defoe hit the woodwork with a powerful effort.
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This was a victory that led to perspiration proving to be mightier than panache.This was a victory that led to perspiration proving to be mightier than panache.
Despite having lost their previous four Premiership games, Reading showed wonderful character to beat a side that for the opening 38 minutes of this match had completely outplayed them.Despite having lost their previous four Premiership games, Reading showed wonderful character to beat a side that for the opening 38 minutes of this match had completely outplayed them.
Sidwell typified Reading's grit, making important defensive interceptions as well as popping up to score the home side's second goal.Sidwell typified Reading's grit, making important defensive interceptions as well as popping up to score the home side's second goal.
But Spurs, who last Sunday beat champions Chelsea, must be wondering how they managed to suffer such a heavy defeat after dominating most of the opening half.But Spurs, who last Sunday beat champions Chelsea, must be wondering how they managed to suffer such a heavy defeat after dominating most of the opening half.
Martin Jol's side initially attacked with plenty of verve and their adventure was rewarded as they took the lead through a penalty after Ghaly was brought down by Sonko.Martin Jol's side initially attacked with plenty of verve and their adventure was rewarded as they took the lead through a penalty after Ghaly was brought down by Sonko.
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Keane took the penalty, sidefooting the ball into the corner of the net as Marcus Hahnemann dived the wrong way.Keane took the penalty, sidefooting the ball into the corner of the net as Marcus Hahnemann dived the wrong way.
Having failed to get a shot on target in the opening 38 minutes, Reading equalised as Shorey rectified that statistic in spectacular fashion, swerving a left-footed shot past Robinson.Having failed to get a shot on target in the opening 38 minutes, Reading equalised as Shorey rectified that statistic in spectacular fashion, swerving a left-footed shot past Robinson.
And in the final minute of the half Reading went ahead, courtesy of some shambolic Spurs marking from a corner.And in the final minute of the half Reading went ahead, courtesy of some shambolic Spurs marking from a corner.
Sidwell took full advantage, getting ahead of Didier Zokora to prod home Glen Little's corner.Sidwell took full advantage, getting ahead of Didier Zokora to prod home Glen Little's corner.
After the restart, Spurs struggled to reassert their earlier authority, prompting a grim-faced Jol to bring on Tom Huddlestone and Defoe.After the restart, Spurs struggled to reassert their earlier authority, prompting a grim-faced Jol to bring on Tom Huddlestone and Defoe.
With 12 minutes left, Defoe was able to find the space to get a shot on target after an intelligent run but he sent his effort into the side-netting.With 12 minutes left, Defoe was able to find the space to get a shot on target after an intelligent run but he sent his effort into the side-netting.
Almost immediately Reading counter-attacked and Doyle beat Robinson with a left-footed shot.Almost immediately Reading counter-attacked and Doyle beat Robinson with a left-footed shot.
Spurs' misery was further compounded when Defoe rattled the post after he turned quickly to shoot.Spurs' misery was further compounded when Defoe rattled the post after he turned quickly to shoot.
The win ensured Reading snatched 11th place from Spurs to leave last season's Championship winners on 16 points.The win ensured Reading snatched 11th place from Spurs to leave last season's Championship winners on 16 points.