READING FC lost 2-0 at Huddersfield Town in what will be their final Championship game for at least a season.
The Terriers broke the deadlock early in the second period after Brahima Diarra picked debutant Coniah Boyce-Clarke’s pocket, allowing David Kasumu to curl in from 12 yards out.
Joseph Hungbo doubled the Terriers’ lead with a fantastic left-footed effort from range, securing all three points.
Coniah Boyce-Clarke 4: Got his pocket picked in the build-up to Huddersfield’s goal. Got away with a similar incident in the first half. Not the best display, but shouldn’t be judged
Andy Yiadom 6: Started at left-back and looked lively in the opening exchanges. Made the odd foray forward, but was relatively quiet.
Tom Holmes 5: A little overzealous in the challenge at times. Went down uneasily after taking a ball to the head, but soldered on.
Naby Sarr 7: Assured and brought the ball out from the back well. Made a vital goal-line clearance to deny Lees. Will be an important piece in the puzzle for Reading next season.
Amadou Mbengue 5: Quiet. Wasn’t really given the licence to get forward, pinned back by the dangerous Koroma and Diarra.
Tom McIntyre 6: One of his better performances in the defensive midfield role. Broke up the play relatively well.
Cesare Casadei 6: Struggled to get the ball down and play, yet was probably still the pick of the midfielders.
Jeff Hendrick 5: Gave the ball away far too many times without creating much.
Femi Azeez 5: Looked dangerous at times, using his pace to drive at Huddersfield’s back line, particularly in the first half. Tired as the game went on.
Junior Hoilett 4: Well off the pace on the day. Hasn’t been back from injury for long and was replaced by Abrefa.
Shane Long 3: Anonymous. Failed to make an impression on the game and just couldn’t get the ball to stick.
Substitutes:
Kelvin Abrefa: Added energy to the midfield and created a good chance for Mbengue.
Jack Senga: Assured considering his age and experience. Will certainly have a role to play next season.
Scott Dann: Replaced McIntyre as Reading switched to a back five.
Mamadi Camara: N/A
Nesta Guinness-Walker: N/A
