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Writing’s on the wall for Bristol Rovers after Sam Smith hits winner for Reading

IN-FORM Reading secured a third successive league victory by edging past ten-man Bristol Rovers at the SCL Stadium with a 1-0 victory.

Writing’s on

By Russell Kempson

READING 1
Smith 66

BRISTOL R 0
IN-FORM Reading secured a third successive league victory by edging past ten-man Bristol Rovers at the SCL Stadium with a 1-0 victory.
Reading dominated much of a lively first half but were kept at bay by a series of fine saves from Rovers keeper Josh Griffiths.
Rovers’ hopes suffered a severe blow in the 55th minute when Shaq Forde was sent off for a second yellow.
Minutes later, they lost all hope when Sam Smith's smart run and cool finish gave the Royals the win.
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