Why Reading clash at Nottingham Forest was abandoned midway through
Reading's PL2 clash with Nottingham Forest was abandoned midway through after an injury sustained by Forest star Ben Perry.
The Royals, who have already booked their place in the play-offs of the Under-21s top-flight, were leading 2-0 in Loughborough after John Clarke and Matt Carson had netted in the first half.
However, shortly before the break Perry and Carson went for a challenge and the home player came off worse.
Needing to be stretchered off and taken to hospital in an ambulance, the match had to be paused until a new ambulance was able to be on hold for the game in case of emergencies.
Tonight's fixture against Reading has been abandoned following an injury to Ben Perry.
We send all of our thoughts to Ben and wish him a speedy recovery ❤️#NFFC | #PL2— Nottingham Forest Academy (@NFFCAcademy) April 22, 2024
After a 30-minute wait, the call was made to abandon the fixture.
Reading, challenging for a place in European competition next season, host Manchester City at the SCL Stadium on Monday in the final regular fixture of the season.