Derby manager Phillip Cocu refused to condemn his side’s ill-discipline after they lost 3-0 at Reading – their sixth successive Championship game without a win. Although Derby battled well with 10 men, and twice struck the woodwork, they conceded a second goal to Lucas Joao in the 58th minute. Reading added a second penalty through Meite, after Craig Forsyth had fouled Joao, four minutes from the end. “There were some moments when there were some provocations from some [Reading] players after they were 2-0 up. We played with courage and bravery on a difficult pitch.”Reading collected only their second win in seven outings.

Source: Express December 21, 2019 18:22 UTC