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Reading Ratings: Low scores all-round as Leyton Orient frustrate in convincing win

Reading Ratings: Low scores all-round as Leyton Orient frustrate in convincing win <i>(Image: JasonPIX)</i>
Reading Ratings: Low scores all-round as Leyton Orient frustrate in convincing win (Image: JasonPIX)

Reading were resoundingly beaten 2-0 by in-form Leyton Orient, dropping a further place in the League One table.

Dilan Markanday and Charlie Kelman netted in each half as the Royals managed just one shot on target at Brisbane Road.

Take a look below at our ratings.

Joel Pereira, 6: Kept busy and made a few solid saves as the O's created plenty to make it 10 unbeaten in the league. Got a hand to Kelman's but not strong enough to keep it out.

Michael Craig, 5: Given a torrid time by his winger, with both wide men dominating the full-backs throughout. Attacked when he could but this was few and far between.

Harlee Dean, 6: Won his headers and held up the forward when he could but left exposed frequently. Lack of pace on show throughout, which the hosts exploited.

Tyler Bindon, 6: A quiet game for the defender, who saw little of the ball and his usual composed passing was missing.

Jeriel Dorsett, n/a: Sad to see him limp off after four minutes.

Lewis Wing, 5: Far too deep and completely ineffective. Expectations are high on the skipper, one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the division, but last two matches now the 29-year-old has been marshalled well by the opponents.

Charlie Savage, 6: Ran hard but saw little of the ball. Had an attempt on target but the strike failed to test the keeper.

Harvey Knibbs, 5: Similar to Wing, an incredibly quiet afternoon by his high standards. The Royals never got their midfield high enough to test the Orient defence, who have not conceded on home soil since November.

Andre Garcia, 6: Had one big sight of goal but his touch let him down. An outlet which was underused.

Sam Smith, 6: A physical tussle, which Smith usually loves. Never had a sight on goal and when he did hold the ball up, the midfielders were too deep to pick up the pieces. Denied what looked to be a penalty.

Chem Campbell, 5: All-round play was solid but both goals came from the winger losing possession after holding onto the ball for too long. A learning curve for the Wolves loanee.

 

Substitutes

Abraham Kanu, 5: The youngster really struggled as the wingers had the beating of the full-backs all afternoon.

Mamadi Camara, 6: Was on the pitch for over 30 minutes but did little of note on a tough afternoon.

Tivonge Rushesha, n/a