Hal Robson-Kanu salvaged a point late in the game for Reading during a chaotic finish to the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Madejski Stadium.
Robson-Kanu prodded home from close range in the dying seconds of a breathless final 13 minutes that produced four goals.
And again!: Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates Reading's third
Three-peat: Reading's Hal Robson-Kanu scores the third for Reading
Match facts
Reading: McCarthy, Cummings, Gorkss, Mariappa, Shorey, Pogrebnyak (Le Fondre 80),Tabb (McCleary 69), Leigertwood, Kebe (Robson-Kanu 78), McAnuff, Roberts. Subs Not Used: Federici,Gunter,Pearce,Hunt.
Booked: Cummings.
Goals: Leigertwood 26,McCleary 85,Robson-Kanu 90.
Fulham: Schwarzer, Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise, Duff (Dejagah 67), Baird (Sidwell 80), Diarra, Richardson, Rodallega (Ruiz 58), Berbatov. Subs Not Used: Stockdale, Senderos, Petric, Karagounis. Booked: Baird.
Goals: Ruiz 61,Baird 77,Berbatov 88.
Att: 24,093
Ref: Mike Jones (Cheshire)
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The Royals' search for a first Premier League win of the season continues, but they will take comfort from twice hauling in their opponents' lead.
They created the first chance for former Fulham striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, who will have nightmares over the fifth-minute sitter he nodded wide of the left post from five yards out.
The Russian had done the hard work, outmuscling Fulham's defence as he leapt to connect with Nicky Shorey's cross, only to head the ball wide.
Wonderful link-up play masterminded by Hugo Rodallega presented Berbatov with a half-chance, but his hard shot drifted outside the right post.
It was then Rodallega's turn to rue his lack of composure as he sent a wonderful cross by Kieran Richardson straight into the arms of Alex McCarthy.
Surely this time: Dimitar Berbatov thinks he's won the game for Fulham
Skipper Jobi McAnuff did the initial damage with an intelligent run that ended with an inch-perfect pass to the unmarked Leigertwood who gave the diving Mark Schwarzer no chance.
Opening up: Mikele Leigertwood celebrates Reading's first goal
Heavy rain had given way to sunshine and the capacity crowd were enjoying a lively encounter between two well-matched sides.
Out in front: Reading's Adrian Mariappa view with Fulham's Hugo Rodallega (left)
Berbatov yelled in frustration as he sought to offload the ball only to be surrounded by static team-mates, and Reading quickly regained possession.
Jimmy Kebe was finding space down the right with McAnuff just failing to reach one cross.
Patience: Fulham boss Martin Jol
Reading's ascendancy was brought to an abrupt halt in the 62nd minute when Fulham equalised through Bryan Ruiz.
Levelling up: Brian Ruiz (centre) celebrates with teammates
Fulham were energised by the goal and began spraying the ball around with greater urgency, spending lengthy spells around Reading's area.
Tangled up: Reading's Pavel Pogrebnyak battles with Fulham's Aaron Hughes (left)
The score did not come without cost, however, as the Northern Ireland international then limped off having injured himself during the celebration.
Back in front: Chris Baird scores Fulham's second
Back in it: Garath McLeary (left) celebrates his equaliser for Reading
Former Manchester United man Berbatov appeared to have stuck a classy winner, but Robson-Kanu had the final say.
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