Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Saeid Ezatolahi both impressed again as Reading drew 2-2 against Brentford at Griffin Park.
Bodvarsson equalised in the first half with a poacher’s effort to take his season’s goals tally to six while Iranian Ezatolahi showed his class again in the centre of midfield.
REACTION: Clement says Reading have turned a corner
SAM WALKER: Had a few nervy moments, fumbling crosses but no real fault for either goal – 6
CHRIS GUNTER: Brought back into the team and defended well but struggled in the final third at times – 6
TIAGO ILORI: Shifted back across to centre-back and slotted in seamlessly with another good display – 7
LIAM MOORE: Made a vital block at 1-1 just before half-time – 7
ANDY YIADOM: Again provided threat down the left and battled hard in the second half – 7
SAEID EZATOLAHI: Looks like a real talent, following up his good debut with another impressive showing in front of the back four – 8
LEANDRO BACUNA: Put some brilliant deliveries into the box in the first half and has hit some real form – 7
JOHN SWIFT: Great to see him back in the team and playing well, claiming an assist for the opener before scoring with a free-kick against his old club – 7
YAKOU MEITE: An improved display from recent weeks, relishing the physical battle and working hard down the right – 7
MO BARROW: Recalled to the side and always a good outlet down the left before coming off with a knock – 6
JON DADI BODVARSSON: Put himself about well early on, never stopped running throughout and got a goal through sheer persistance – 8* (star man)
SUBS:
JOSH SIMS: Unfortunate to be dropped to the bench but made a lively cameo, drawing the foul for the red card – 7
SONE ALUKO: Introduced with eight minutes of normal time to play but failed to make an impact – n/a
LIAM KELLY: Brought on in the final minute after an injury to Swift – n/a
