FA Cup: Kidderminster Harriers produce memorable upset to knock out Reading
Kidderminster Harriers 2 - 1 Reading
George Puscas had put Reading ahead just before half-time at Aggborough. However, Rafael Cabral's mistake handed Sam Austin an equaliser before Amari Morgan-Smith netted on the 82nd minute.
It was a memorable day for all Kidderminster fans, and they will be hoping for a big Premier League side in the next round
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Kidderminster Harriers boss Russ Penn told the media:
"Wolves, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea - it's mad to even be talking about these clubs.
"We know it's a one-off, up against a Championship side and we've exceeded expectations. We want to be a league club again.
"That's our overall objective but we've got plenty of heart. We had our objectives for this season and this was one of them."
Reading boss Veljko Paunovic spoke with BBC Radio Berkshire:
"A horrible night. A horrible second half for many reasons. Kidderminster are a tough and organised team, but nothing was unexpected."
This is how the Reading Twitter account responded after their defeat.
FULL-TIME | Kidderminster Harriers 2-1 Reading#KIDREA | 2-1 pic.twitter.com/M5Fa8uxcFc
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 8, 2022
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One Reading fan was complimentary towards a Kidderminster fan on Twitter and also critical of his own side: "We knew we'd lose mate. We went one up and defended against a National League North side. Well done and I hope you get a big draw."
Highlights
You can watch the key moments from the match in the video below. Footage from the Emirates FA Cup YouTube Channel.
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