How they rated

VITO MANNONE: Got a hand to the goal but could not keep it out. A couple of dodgy moments with his feet, but a generally solid display - 6 CHRIS GUNTER (right): Typically reliable performance from the Welshman including a vital block in the first half - 6 PAUL MCSHANE: Struggled early on, picking up an early booking and was perhaps fortunate to stay on the pitch. Defended well after the break -6

LIAM MOORE: Probably Reading’s best player. Made a crucial interception in the first few minutes, was nearly always in the right place defensively and won the penalty - 7* (star man)

TYLER BLACKETT: Had a tough time containing Florian Jozefzoon and Ollie Watkins, but stuck to his task before being subbed - 6

DAVE EDWARDS: Safe and steady first start for the club. Kept play ticking along but did not make much impact up front - 6

JOEY VAN DEN BERG: Helped protect the back four well and produced an industrious display in the middle of the park - 6 LIAM KELLY: Quite a few misplaced passes but his free-kick led to the penalty, which he tucked away superbly -7 SONE ALUKO: Showed some neat tricks and looked lively, but a lot of what he tried failed to come off in the final third. Nearly scored a spectacular winner - 5

GARATH MCCLEARY: Still looking rusty as he works his way back to full fitness. Lost his man for the Brentford goal and played some sloppy passes in dangerous attacking areas - 4 JON DADI BODVARSSON: A day to forget for the Icelander. Missed two good early chances and was hooked off at half time - 4

ROY BEERENS: Injected some trickery in the second half and almost netted minutes after coming on - 6 JORDAN OBITA: Great to see him back, but looked a little off the pace at times against dangerous Brentford wingers. Picked up a booking -5

LEANDRO BACUNA: Did not do much wrong during his 13 minute cameo but equally contributed little going forward - 5