Argyle reserves share six goals in thriller at Reading
EMILE MPENZA scored his first goal for the Pilgrims between two second half Yoann Folly strikes as Plymouth Argyle reserves secured a 3-3 draw at Reading today.
The Belgian international striker put Argyle ahead on 56 minutes after midfielder Folly had levelled just after the break in the totesportcasino.com Combination Cup Group A clash at the Madejski Stadium.
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Folly struck again on 62 minutes to put Argyle 3-2 ahead to nullify Nicholas Bignall's 60th-minute equaliser.
The Pilgrims, skippered by Krisztian Timar, included club record signing midfielder Simon Walton, £500,000 striker Steven MacLean and winger Jason Puncheon.
They doggedly defended their lead until substitute Kelvin Bossman ended the scoring on 81 minutes.
Reading led at half-time through David Mooney's 16th-minute goal.
For full report, reaction and pictures see tomorrow's Herald
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by Mervyn, plymouth
Wednesday, October 08 2008, 4:42PM
“A great result! Lets hope that certain players have learnt the error of their attitudes and are prepared to become part of the style of play dictated by their manager. He has shown great strength of character to do a professional job. They need to learn the same. Here's to a successful season..”