Reading 2-2 Brighton: Royals fight back in four-goal thriller with relegation rivals

Substitute Emma Harries made a dramatic influence with two targets as Studying fought again for a draw towards Girls’s Tremendous League relegation rivals Brighton.

Nonetheless, Harries’ introduction off the bench at half-time turned the sport within the residence aspect’s favour.

She scored lower than a minute into the second half after which once more on the hour mark to earn Studying a degree.

The draw meant Tenth-placed Studying are 4 factors away from backside aspect Leicester Metropolis, whereas Brighton are two away from hazard.

Harries offers Royals hope in relegation battle

The guests began strongly and led within the eighth minute when Katie Robinson’s knock-down on the far submit discovered Sarri, who fired into the roof of the online from shut vary.

5 minutes later, the Greek ahead was on course once more. Guro Bergsvand flicked a header goalwards and Sarri was alert to poke residence.

Studying had an incredible probability to tug a aim again when Faye Bryson’s excellent volley was tipped over the bar by keeper Lydia Williams.

However Harries proved the distinction for the hosts with two targets in 14 minutes.

Captain Emma Mukandi supplied the help with a hopeful ball ahead and Harries took it underneath management and glided by means of the defence to attain.

Lily Woodham then floated in a cross that was met by a cushioned header from Harries for the equaliser.

A battling comeback will give Studying a much-needed increase after shedding to Chelsea within the FA Cup final weekend.

Their subsequent fixture is a must-win sport towards backside membership Leicester.

After this show, Harries ought to now be in competition to start out a match that Studying can not afford to lose if they’re to maintain their place within the WSL.