Royals in a different class - review

Reading extended their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a classy 5-1 victory against Cardiff.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2006 - 17:19

Reading extended their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a classy 5-1 victory against Cardiff.

With second-placed Sheffield United not playing Hull until tomorrow, the Royals took the opportunity to move further clear at the Madejski Stadium.

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