Brentford hold off Reading to reach Carabao Cup round four
The Premier League side won 2-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium to book their place in the fourth round after a nervy finish.
Brentford edged past Reading in the Carabao Cup third round to reach the fourth with a 2-1 win at Select Car Leasing Stadium, according to Sky Sports.
Early control
The tie was decided early on as Callum Wilson and Fabio Carvalho found the net in the first half, giving Brentford the lead against their League One opponents. Sky Sports notes Brentford were clinical, while Reading created chances but struggled to turn them into goals.
Late nerves
The contest swung after Paudie O’Connor pulled one back, setting up a tense finish for the final stretch. Brentford couldn’t comfortably manage the game from there, and they needed to hold on as Reading pushed.
Sky Sports also points out that there were moments when Brentford could have put the match to bed, including opportunities for substitute Igor Thiago.
With the fourth-round spot secured, Brentford will now turn their attention to their next Carabao Cup fixture, while Reading leaves the tournament knowing they made it difficult right up to the end.
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