By Martin Hodgkison
Meite hits vital double

BREATHING SPACE: Yakou Meite scores his and Reading’s second and, inset, celebrates with his team-mates
PICTURE: PSI/Graham Hunt

READING manager Jose Gomes praised the bravery of his players as they held on to gain a hard-earned victory over Brentford.
Two goals from leading marksman Yakou Meite, taking his tally to 12 for the season, gave the home side a decisive early advantage.
Brentford reduced the gap on the stroke of half-time thanks to Neal Maupay’s 26th goal of the campaign.
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