Reading 0-1 Manchester United, PL2 D2

Match summary

16 Dec 2018
Angel Gomes, Manchester United

Angel Gomes's second-half penalty took Manchester United to the top of Division 2 as they overcame Reading 1-0 at the Madejski Stadium.

Tahith Chong might have given the visitors an early lead with a fierce drive but for a wonderful save on his PL2 debut by Reading’s 15-year-old academy goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke.

At the other end Matej Kovar did well to deny close-range efforts by Callum Harriott and Ben House in the first half.

The deadlock was broken on 64 minutes when Gomes converted the spot-kick after United's Nishan Burkart had been fouled by Andre Burnley.

Ricky Sbragia’s side held on for the victory that takes them a point clear of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Reading and Southampton at the summit.

See: Reading report | Man Utd report

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