Ben Elliott impress in EFL second round as Reading beat Charlton (4-2) on penalties

A decent showing against Charlton Athletic helped Reading through to the next round of the EFL Trophy.

Elliott had possibly the highest highlight reals in the game. In the first half, he put in a fantastic long ball for Wing to get on the end of that almost led to a goal from Vickers in the 25th minute.

The Cameroon international possibly should have had a penalty when he was bundled over by not two but three Charlton players in the box! He Earned the right to ask the question.

Elliott got his assist at the 82nd minute as he perfectly served Savage a few yards away.

It was an equaliser which was needed after May had scored the opener for Charlton at the 42nd minute.

Reading went on to win 4-2 on penalties, advancing to the third round of the Football League trophy.