Reading 2-1 Leicester City: Rachel Rowe scores twice in dramatic late comeback
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Before Natasha Flint's strike, Leicester's only goal in the Women's Super League this season had been an own goal
Rachel Rowe scored twice right at the end as Reading completed a dramatic comeback to stun bottom club Leicester in the Women's Super League.
Leicester went ahead when Natasha Flint produced a terrific finish from outside the box in the first half.
The Foxes led until the 90th minute when Rowe's corner found the net - and the Wales forward then struck a 92nd-minute winner from distance.
Reading climb two places to ninth with their first WSL win 6 February.
Can comeback kick-start Reading?
Reading's players celebrated on the pitch in front of their fans after a dramatic win that had looked unlikely for large parts of the game.
The significance of the victory will not be lost on long-serving boss Kelly Chambers.
Chambers will hope this result will help kick-start her team's season, following defeats against Manchester United, Brighton, Arsenal and West Ham.
They face another tough examination at home to Manchester City next on 6 November (14:00 GMT) but at least they will prepare for that game with renewed confidence.
Prior to this game, Reading had taken just three points from a possible 42 - but will be looking up after a much-needed win.
Reading won after trailing at half time at home in the Women's Super League for the first time since 23 January
Sickening defeat for Leicester
Where does Leicester's season go from here?
After an astonishing finish, they end the day as they started it - bottom of the table and without a point.
It does not get any easier for Lydia Bedford's team.
Three points from safety - albeit just six games into the season - Leicester have to somehow bounce back from this setback and prepare for the visit of title-chasing Arsenal on 6 November (14:00 GMT).
