Royals quick off mark but Baggies earn replay

READING scored what is believed to be the fastest goal in the FA Cup proper when Jimmy Kebe put the Royals ahead against West Brom after just nine seconds in their 2-2 draw in the FA Cup fifth round at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Kebe slotted a left-footed shot into the net to stun the Baggies straight from the kick-off. Although Gareth Morris scored after four seconds for Ashton United in 2001, that came in the qualifying rounds, meaning the Royals midfielder may well have made history.

West Brom drew level in the 18th minute through a well-worked goal, Robert Koren converting Chris Brunt’s cross from the right.