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Frank Lampard’s side wins it with virtually the last touch of the game. The referee blows for full-time as soon as Reading get the game back underway.
Derby have won it at the death! Mason Bennett runs down the right wing, swings in a hopeful cross at pace and Lawrence arrives to perfectly loop a glancing header into the top corner! Wow! Lampard is mobbed by his staff, Lawrence by his teammates and Derby’s fans go mad.
Written by Michael Butler
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/aug/03/reading-v-derby-county-championship-opener-live under the title “Reading v Derby County: Championship opener – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
