Shane Long scores first goal in 11 years for Reading

The Ireland striker played his part in comeback win for the Royals

Reading's Shane Long celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture: Kieran Cleeves/PA Wire. 

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long scored his first goal for Reading since the Championship play-off of 2011 as his side came back behind to claim 2-1 victory at Cardiff. 

Ireland midfielder Callum O'Dowda gave the home side the lead early on with a well-directed header but Long, making his first Royals start for 11 years, equalised from the penalty spot before the break.