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Charlie Savage scores as Reading routs Peterborough in FA Cup

Published 10h ago · Latest report 4h ago · Match

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Charlie Savage scored against his father Robbie as Reading cruised past Peterborough in the FA Cup.

Charlie Savage scored the third goal for Reading in their 5-0 victory against Peterborough during the opening round of the FA Cup. The one-sided match took place at the Weston Homes Stadium, pitting the midfielder against his father, Peterborough manager Robbie Savage. The comfortable win secures Reading a place in the second round of the tournament.

The scorelineReading defeated Peterborough 5-0 to advance to the next round.
The family tieCharlie Savage played against his father Robbie Savage, who manages Peterborough.

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The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, renowned for its dramatic matches between clubs from different tiers of the English football pyramid. Early rounds frequently produce high-scoring encounters and notable fixtures that draw intense media interest.

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5goals scored by Reading

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Reading defeated Peterborough 5-0 in the first round of the FA Cup, with Charlie Savage scoring one of the goals against the team managed by his father, Robbie Savage.

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